Mommy Goose Child Care

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 following were observed during this inspection that may pose as a hazard for children: -loose cords (some corrected during inspection) -a cleaning product in the bathroom cupboard under the sink and a diaper cream on the counter top accesible to children (corrected during inspection) -torn nap beds that cannot be effectively cleaned and sanitized -outdoor play area: sharp wooden debris, no resilient surfacing for the slide

Corrective action. The Manager said they will be cleaning and organizing the outdoor play area soon.

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. It was observed during this inspection that some of the children's departure times were not properly recorded.

Corrective action. Please ensure to record accurate daily attendance records at all times.

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. A criminal record check was not obtained for one of the employees.

Corrective action. Please ensure that all employees' criminal record checks are obtained.

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 work history was not obtained for one employee.

Corrective action. Please ensure that all employees' resumes are obtained.

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.

Corrective action. Please ensure that an evidence of all employees' immunication status are obtained.

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 following items were observed assessable to the children indoors and outdoors at the time of the inspection; - gardening tools - equipment with dirt and debris outdoors - garbage inappropriately stored outdoors - soiled towels in the outdoor play area - plugs within reach of children indoors (nap room and play room) - kitchen cooking equipment warm to the touch at the time of the inspection - kitchen cooking equipment and supplies within reach of the children - cleaning supplies and equipment within reach of the children - personal items in the nap room accessible - chairs in the eating area worn with restricts effective cleaning of the surfaces - location of highchair and children's eating table not suitable at the time of the inspection The LO reviewed these items in depth with the manager at the time of the inspection.

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

A licensee must (a) ensure that each child has healthy food and drink according to the Canada's Food Guide.

Observation. Menu provided to the parents regarding the food provided at the facility was observed to be inaccurate and limited with regards to healthy food provided. The LO reviewed these items in depth with the manager at the time of the inspection.

Corrective action. Ensure children being provided food and drink is healthy according to Canada's Food Guide and accurate with what is reported to the parents.

A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a) name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status.

Observation. Eight children's files were reviewed and two children did not have evidence of medical insurance plan number available.

Corrective action. Ensure all children's files are complete including medical insurance plan numbers.

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 program attendance records reviewed were missing departure, absence and accurate information.

Corrective action. Ensure daily attendance records are accurate and indicate arrival and departure times and children's absence.

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 three children did not have medical practitioner contact details available. Additionally one child did not have an emergency contact available.

Corrective action. Ensure all children's files are complete including medical practitioner and emergency contacts available.

A licensee must have in writing from a parent, and maintain at the community care facility, consent (a) to call a medical practitioner or ambulance in case of accident or illness if the parent cannot immediately be reached.

Observation. Eight children's files were reviewed and one child did not have evidence of emergency consent available.

Corrective action. Ensure all children's files are complete including emergency consent.