Our Lady Of Good Counsel Child Care Facility

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. Licensing observed that the flooring, in the Preschool classroom, has cracked and lifted throughout the community care facility.

Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed

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. Licensing observed the following that are accessible to children in care; - unlocked cupboard under the sink with a cleaning solution spray bottle - tall metal ladder laying against some stacked up tables in the School age program - thorn vines in the playground (Corrected during inspection) - unlocked cupboard in the kitchen area with many plastic bags,and a tin of coffee grains. - unlocked staff desk drawer with 2 adult scissors and a container of tacks in the preschool classroom

Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

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. Upon a review of two care plans, Licensing observed the following; - one care plan does not include the course of action recommended by health care professionals for the child requiring additional support. - one care plan does not have sufficient information on the course of action recommended for staff to take in the event of the child requiring extra support Licensing provided education to the Manager on the importance of ensuring that care plan clearly outline the course of action to take for any child requiring extra support

Corrective action. A corrective action plan 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: (a) a criminal record check for the person.

Observation. Upon a random review of four staff records, Licensing observed that criminal record checks were not obtained for four staff. Licensing provided clarification and education that criminal record checks need to be obtained by the Licensee of the community care facility. Sharing forms discussed.

Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed

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. Licensing observed the following that are accessible to children in the Preschool room; - A cleaning solution spray bottle in an unlocked cupboard under the sink. - A knife and adult scissor in an unlocked drawer.

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

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. Upon a random review of five children's records, Licensing observed that immunization status for one child has not been obtained.

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

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. Upon a random review of five children's records, Licensing observed that a photograph or digital image for three children has not been obtained. The Manager informed Licensing that photographs for the school age program have not yet been obtained. Licensing discussed the importance of ensuring photographs are obtained for all children in care.

Corrective action. A written response to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention will be 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. Upon a random review of three staff records, Licensing observed that a record of one staff's work history was not obtained.

Corrective action. A written response to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention will be 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. Upon a random review of three staff records, Licensing observed that immunization status was not obtained for one staff.

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

A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (b) for each employee, the records required under section 19 (1) [character and skill requirements].

Observation. Upon a random review of three staff records, Licensing observed that Criminal Record Check is not current (expired) for two staff.

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

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. Wood perimeter around the Preschool playground has started to rot and could be hazardous as it is easy to break.

Corrective action. Please ensure facility is in good repair.

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. Three staff do not have multiple references on file. Two staff have one reference and one staff does not have any references on file. Additionally, there is no notation on the check list to indicate that references have been obtained (repeat).

Corrective action. Please ensure staff files are complete.

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. Some fluorescent light covers are missing within the Preschool room.

Corrective action. Please ensure facility is in good repair.

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 were noted in regard to care plans: -The course of action recommended, lack of detail around what staff need to do. - Some care plans were noted to not appear to have been reviewed in over a year, Manager indicated that they have been reviewed. Discussion had in regard to re-dating the care plan to show that it has been reviewed with the parent. One care plans has not been dated. -Some care plans are missing details around the types of symptoms they child have should they come in contact with their allergen.

Corrective action. Please ensure care plans are complete and provide enough detail for staff to follow.

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. Staff records are kept off site, 2 staff were missing notation to indicate whether a resume has been obtained for the file.

Corrective action. Please ensure staff files are complete and a notation is available for review in order to confirm compliance.

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. Notation to indicate that staff's criminal record check on kept offsite indicated that two staff's Criminal Record Checks have expired. Manager indicated that they have been advised that they were renewed and are up to date, however, the notation left on file has not been updated and Licensing cannot confirm compliance.

Corrective action. Please ensure that notations that indicate what is kept offsite is updated when a document is updated (i.e. CRC, Certificate, validation, etc).

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. Staff files are kept off site, 2 staff were missing notation to indicate whether references have been obtained for the file

Corrective action. Please ensure staff files are complete and a notation is available for review in order to confirm compliance.

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. Staff files are kept offsite, 2 staff were missing notation to indicate whether proof of immunization has been obtained for the file.

Corrective action. Please ensure staff files are complete and a notation is available for review in order to confirm compliance.

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. Some children do not yet have a photo on site. Discussion had about ensuring that the photos are obtained right at enrolment, even if it is a digital image.

Corrective action. Please ensure all children in care have a digital or photo available on site.

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 is missing an second reference. Please ensure that when references are checked that a notation indicates that someone has been called along with the date.

Corrective action. Please ensure staff files are complete.

A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (b) for each employee, the records required under section 19 (1) [character and skill requirements].

Observation. Criminal Record Check is not current (expired) for one or more employees. School has applied to renew the CRC but it has not yet been obtained.

Corrective action. Please ensure staff files are complete.

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 or more employees.

Corrective action. Please ensure staff files are complete.

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. A care plan has not been reviewed in over a year.

Corrective action. Please ensure that care plans are reviewed with the parent at least once each year.