Kidzville Learning Center - Morgan Crossing

• MEDICATION

  If a licensee has agreed with a parent to give a child any medication prescribed by a medical practitioner or provided by the parent, the licensee and his or her employees must ensure that the medication is (a) administered to the child in the amount and at the times specified by the child's parent or in the child's record or care plan.

  Observation. A child requiring medication did not have the time, or symptoms to administer the medication recorded.

  Corrective action. Ensure that you have the time or specific symptoms to administer medication

  16010 - CCLR s.53(1)(a)
• NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICES

  A licensee must do all of the following: (b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote (i) the health, safety and dignity of persons in care,

  Observation. Licensing observed food being distributed to classrooms from the preparation area next to an open bathrooms. Dishes are washed daily in the classroom using one sink with soap and water. The Manager said weekly they are washed in the dishwasher. The three sink method was discussed to be used after each use or the dishwasher.

  Corrective action. Ensure that the food preparation is happening away from open bathrooms and dishes are washed and sanitized by the three sink method or an approved dishwasher.

  17130 - CCALA s.7(1)(b)(i)
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must: (b) have an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.

  Observation. Some food is available to respond to and recover from an emergency, however, there is not enough food and no water for 54 children.

  Corrective action. Ensure that food and water to respond to and recover from an emergency is available.

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must ensure that the policies and procedures referred to in subsection (1) are implemented by employees.

  Observation. Health and Illness policy regarding medications is not being followed.

  Corrective action. Ensure that the policies are followed.

  13071 - CCLR s.56(2)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (i) a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency.

  Observation. several children did not have a photo that can readily identify them in an emergency. It was discussed that the photos should be updated as the child ages to ensure that it looks like the child.

  Corrective action. Ensure that photos or digital image to readily identify a child in an emergency.

  19160 - CCLR s.57(2)(i)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  The licensee must (b) review the care plan at least once each year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.

  Observation. The care plan was not reviewed annually with the parent or any person requested to by the parent.

  Corrective action. Ensure care plans are reviewed annually

  19260 - CCLR s.58(2)(b)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (c) daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure.

  Observation. The facility uses an application to track arrival and departure times. There is no access to any previous days attendance records on the application used by the staff.

  Corrective action. Ensure that you have a record of each child daily attendance record.

  19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must ensure that children have at all times immediate access to an employee who (a) holds a valid first aid and CPR certificate, provided on completion of a course that meets the requirements of Schedule C.

  Observation. three of nine staff hold a first aid certificate that meets the requirements of Schedule C. There is no first aider available from 7-8:15 and 5:45-6pm daily.

  Corrective action. Ensure that children have immediate access to an employee who holds a valid first aid at all times.

  12210 - CCLR s.23(1)(a)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

  Observation. The outdoor play area has several ground surface tiles that pose a tripping hazard to the children playing in the area. Additionally the outdoor garbage's house significant debris and have not been emptied in some time. The LO reviewed these items with the staff at the time of the inspection as the manager was not available.

  Corrective action. Ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

  Observation. A food service program is provided at the facility. Food is stored in the facility fridge however a thermometer was not evident in the appliance posing a potential risk. LO reviewed this requirement with the staff during the inspection. This is a repeat contravention.

  Corrective action. Ensure food is stored in a healthy and safe manner.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are (b) safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair.

  Observation. Two classrooms have damaged floor tiles that could pose a tripping hazard to children in those programs. Additionally the outdoor playground has several rubber tiles that also pose a tripping hazard to children play in the area. The LO reviewed these items in depth with the staff during the inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure indoor and outdoor equipment are free from hazards and in good repair.

  11190 - CCLR s.16(4)(b)
• LICENSING

  A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility both the licence, including any terms or conditions of the licence, and the name of the manager.

  Observation. The name of the facility manager is not posted in the facility. This is a repeat contravention.

  Corrective action. Ensure the name of the manager is posted in a prominent place in the facility.

  10050 - CCLR s.11(1)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.

  Observation. Eight children's files were reviewed and one child did not have evidence of a medical practitioner or contact details available. The LO reviewed this item with the staff at the time of the inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure all children's files are complete including Medical Practitioner and contact details.

  19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d)

• The licensee must (a) develop the care plan in consultation with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.

  Observation. Licensing determined a care plan was not in place for a child who required one.

  Corrective action. Corrective action required.

  19250 - CCLR s.58(2)(a)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that the community care facility and the furniture, equipment and fixtures within it are clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.

  Observation. The outdoor play ground has equipment that shows signs of wear and tear that could pose a risk to the children using this equipment. Additionally several floor boards within the facility have come loose posing a risk to the children playing in the area. The LO also reviewed with the Licensee a few area's of concern that could use some additional cleaning attention.

  Corrective action. Ensure furniture, equipment and fixtures are clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

  Observation. A food service program is provided at the facility. Food is stored in the facility fridge however a thermometer was not evident in the appliance posing a potential risk. LO reviewed this requirement with the licensee during the inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure food is stored in a healthy and safe manner.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (i) a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency.

  Observation. Five children's files were reviewed and one child did not have evidence of a photograph available. LO reviewed this item with the licensee during the inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure all children's files are complete including up-to-date photograph or digital image.

  19160 - CCLR s.57(2)(i)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (d) copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person's training and skills.

  Observation. Copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person's training and skills were not obtained for one staff working in the program on the day of the inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure are staff files are complete including evidence of training and skills.

  12070 - CCLR s.19(1)(d)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (c) a record of the person's work history.

  Observation. A record of the person's work history was not obtained or accurate for two employees.

  Corrective action. Ensure all staff files are complete including resumes.

  12060 - CCLR s.19(1)(c)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (a) a criminal record check for the person.

  Observation. Staff working in the program on the day of the inspection did not have a criminal record check available. LO reviewed this item with the licensee during the inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure all staff files are complete including valid Criminal Record Checks.

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (b) character references in respect of the person.

  Observation. One staff working in the program on the day of the inspection did not have evidence of references in their staff file.

  Corrective action. Ensure all staff files are complete including references.

  12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must ensure that each employee (b) practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month.

  Observation. Fire drill records were reviewed and two programs missed practicing fire drills in the month of November. LO reviewed these items with the licensee during the inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure all programs practice fire drills at least once a month.

  12190 - CCLR s.22(2)(b)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.

  Observation. Immunization status was not obtained for one employee working in the program on the day of the inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure all staff files are complete including immunization status.

  12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are (a) of sturdy and safe construction, easy to clean and free from hazards. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A child using an infant chair was observed not buckled into the chair posing a potential hazard.

  Corrective action. Ensure equipment is used as per the manufactures instructions and free from hazards.

  11080 - CCLR s.15(1)(a)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that the entire outdoor play area is (b) constructed in a manner, and using materials, that are suitable for the age and development of the children intended to use it.

  Observation. The rubber tiles in the infant/toddler outdoor play area appear to be settling and shifting which has resulted in some gaps and sinking spots posing a potential tripping hazard for children that use the space.

  Corrective action. Ensure the outdoor play area is constructed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of the children using the space.

  11170 - CCLR s.16(3)(b)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Three first aid kits were reviewed during the inspection. Two kits contained medicinal products to use in the event of an emergency. LO reviewed the use of these items would require parental permission prior to use or soap and water as an alternative to be used. The items were removed from the first aid kits during the inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure children do not have access to substances that my be hazardous to their health or safety.

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

  A licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene.

  Observation. Health and hygiene practices were reviewed in depth during the inspection. Hand washing practices in one of the infant toddler programs was confirmed to not be suitable in regards to the practice of the children drying their hands. The cleaning of the tables was additionally reviewed and the cleaning step was reviewed with all of the staff in the facility along with the administrator to be altered to follow the guidelines of the BCCDC guidelines. Resources were provided for this practice.

  Corrective action. Ensure children and staff follow suitable health and hygiene practices

  15030 - CCLR s.46(1)
• LICENSING

  A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility both the licence, including any terms or conditions of the licence, and the name of the manager.

  Observation. Manager of the facility is not displayed in the facility. LO reviewed the intent of this piece of legislation during the inspection with the facility administrator.

  Corrective action. Ensure the name of the manager is displayed in a prominent place in the facility.

  10050 - CCLR s.11(1)
• OR SUPERVISION

  Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that (b) the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.

  Observation. A current staffing exemption was reviewed during the inspection. The staffing plan submitted and approved was not being followed at the time of the inspection. A second Infant Toddler program was opened and did not have the correct staffing qualifications in place. The LO reviewed the staffing exemption and plan with the administrator during the inspection for compliance.

  Corrective action. Ensure the ratio of employees to children in no less than permitted in Schedule E or following an approved staffing plan in an exemption application.

  14030 - CCLR s.34(2)(b)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child requiring extra support, a current care plan showing the following information: (b) the courses of action recommended by health care professionals to address the needs of the child requiring extra support.

  Observation. Six children's files were reviewed. One child with an allergy that requires the use of an Epi-Pen did not have a Care Plan in place to guide staff in signs and symptoms, action to be taken, and monitoring of the condition. LO reviewed with the administrator the purpose of a care plan in this case.

  Corrective action. Ensure children who require extra support have a care plan outlining the courses of action related to the support required.

  19220 - CCLR s.58(1)(b)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as (a) an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry,

  Observation. Six staff files were reviewed and one staff did not have evidence of being validated through the BC ECE Registry.

  Corrective action. Ensure all staff files are complete including validating certificates through the ECE Registry.

  12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(a)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (a) a criminal record check for the person.

  Observation. Six staff files were reviewed. One staff member working in the program on the day of the inspection did not have evidence of a Criminal Record Check available. One staff member had a police check available but requires a Criminal Record Check. One staff additionally had a CRC issued from another facility and was not specific to the facility working in on the day of the inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure staff files are complete including valid and facility specific Criminal Record Checks prior to working in the programs.

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a)