Little Kangaroos Early Learning Centre Ltd.

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): Unlocked cabinet under sink in the washroom contained a bottle of drain cleaner that is accessible

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. Grass in outdoor play area has been dug up by animals and the play area is unusuable as the surface is uneven and is a tripping hazard.

Corrective action. Licensee will smooth out the ground and fill the holes in the play area.

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

Observation. Fire extinguisher has not been serviced annually.

A licensee must ensure that any heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius.

Observation. Licensing observed that the hot water was 62.3 degrees Celsius. The heated water accessible to children should be no more than 49 degrees Celsius. The licensee said she will ensure that the hot water is turned off or regulated below 49 degrees Celsius.

Corrective action. Ensure that the heated water accessible to children is no more than 49 degrees Celsius.

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

Observation. Licensing observed that the emergency supplies are insufficient to implement the emergency plan. There was one kit with food/water that was not enough for 72 hours. There were no other emergency supplies in the kit. The licensee thought it was for 24 hours only. She will get more supplies for the emergency kits.

Corrective action. Ensure that the emergency supplies kit has enough supplies for 72 hours per person.

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 system maintained by the early childhood educator registry. (Educator or assistant certificate validation)

Observation. Licensing reviewed 1 staff's file and the licensee's file was not on site to view, both licensee and a staff did not have a validation through the Early Childhood Educator Registry.

Corrective action. A written response to be submitted to licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

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. The licensee's file was not on site. Therefore, Licensing was not able to confirm their immunization status. Repeat contravention.

Corrective action. A written response to be submitted on how the contravention has been addressed

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. Licensee's file was not on site. Therefore, Licensing could not confirm if the criminal record check has been obtained.

Corrective action. A written response to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed

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. The licensee's file was not on site. Licensing was unable to review the licensee's references, who is the manager of the facility. Repeat contravention.

Corrective action. A written response to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed

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. The licensee's file was not on site. Therefore, Licensing could not confirm their work history.

Corrective action. A written response to be submitted to licensing on how this contravention has been addressed

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

Observation. Along the walkway to the entrance of the facility, there is a wood beam that has a long rusty nail protruding.

Corrective action. Manager stated it will be removed today.

A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility the certificate, or a copy of the certificate, of any educator or assistant employed to work in the community care facility.

Observation. 1 staff working today did not have their certificate posted.

Corrective action. Manager will post that staff's certificate on the wall.

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. 2 staff files were reviewed and 1 is missing immunization status.

Corrective action. Manager has a declaration form that will be provided to the staff to fill out.

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. 2 staff files were reviewed and are missing completed references.

Corrective action. Manager stated they have letters they will print out and put in their files.