Newton Recreation Centre

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. The following was noted: -One care plan did not provide a course of action for staff to follow should a child exhibit the symptoms noted within the care plan. -One care plan was not specific in regard to the allergen noted within the care plan, as well, the amount of medication that would need to be given should it be required. -Medication noted within the care plan has not yet been provided by the guardian of the child.

Corrective action. Please provide a written response to indicate how you will address the contravention noted above on or before October 1, 2025

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. Facility has some care plans developed for multiple children, however, there is no notation to indicate that they have been created with the parent. Care plans are also not dated, therefore, Licensing Officer is unable to confirm how long the care plans have been in place.

Corrective action. Manager stated that they would have the Licensee update the form and review the care plan with the parents. Manager plans to then have parent/guardian sign and date the care plan.

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

Observation. Licensing observed a tall transparent glass easel in the outdoor area that is not secured. Potential for it to fall on a child and injure them.

Corrective action. Ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are in care.

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. Upon a review of four staff records, Licensing observed that a criminal record check (CRC) for one staff has not been obtained. The Manager informed Licensing that it is in progress.

Corrective action. Ensure that staff records are complete.