Young Climbers Childcare

• 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. One of the slides within the outdoor play space in GCC 3-5 program is in disrepair as there is a large crack within in. Additionally, on the play structure, there are some areas where the metal is exposed as the rubber surfacing has worn off.

  Corrective action. The facility has been in contact with the company who installed the play structure. They have plans to have a new slide installed and to address the exposed metal. In the meantime, the slide has been cordoned.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (c) a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment].

  Observation. There is no record of fire drills for the month of March and April for the school age program

  Corrective action. The Manager will ensure this is done

  13050 - CCLR s.56(1)(c)

• 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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing observed the fridge temperature in the Group Child Care (under 36 months) at -5 degrees Celsius on one thermometer and 5 degrees Celsius on the other thermometer. One staff changed the temperature to 4 degrees Celsius.

  Corrective action. Ensure that the fridge temperature is between 0 to 4 degrees Celsius.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• 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. Upon a random review of two staff records, Licensing observed the following:- - One staff only has one reference on file. - One staff whose references have not been obtained. Licensing explained what would meet the intent of this regulation.

  Corrective action. Ensure that staff files are complete.

  12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(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. Licensing observed the following that are accessible to children; - 3 wading pools resting against the wall in the preschool and group child care (30mnths to school age) outdoor play area. - 3 epi-pens in the staff's backpack. The backpack is kept on a low shelf that children have access to. Licensing provided education that any medication needs to be stored out of children's reach.

  Corrective action. Ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child.

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (c) a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment].

  Observation. Licensing observed that there was no record of the emergency drill being practiced in 2021. The Manager informed Licensing that a drill was practiced. Licensing provided education on recording all emergency drills implemented.

  Corrective action. Ensure that all fire and emergency drills are recorded.

  13050 - CCLR s.56(1)(c)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility.

  Observation. Upon a random review of 6 children's records, Licensing observed 3 children's records missing the date of enrollment. Education provided.

  Corrective action. Ensure that children's records are complete prior to the child attending the community care facility.

  19080 - CCLR s.57(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: (b) character references in respect of the person.

  Observation. Upon a review of 11 staff records, Licensing observed that one staff's record only has 1 reference. There is another reference and their contact information on record however, no evidence that the reference has been contacted.

  Corrective action. Ensure that staff records are complete.

  12050 - CCLR s.19(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 system maintained by the early childhood educator registry. (Educator or assistant certificate validation)

  Observation. Upon a review of 11 staff records, Licensing observed two staff's Early Childhood Educator Assistant (ECEA) certificate have not been validated through the ECE registry. The Manager was unaware that assistant certificates need to be verified. Licensing provided education on what certificates need to be validated.

  Corrective action. Ensure that staff records are complete.

  12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(a)

• 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. Licensing observed the following in the outdoor play area: - The plastic slide, in Group Child Care (under 30 months) play area, is cracked and dented where the children climb up on stand. - A bouncy spring toy has areas of the wood and paint chipped on the seat.

  Corrective action. Ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair.

  11190 - CCLR s.16(4)(b)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  In respect of a record referred to in this Division, a licensee must (a) keep in a single place at the community care facility the records referred to in sections 56 to 58. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing observed that there is a child with a diagnoses and has a care plan in place. The Manager informed Licensing that the care plan book was taken by the support worker. Licensing provided education.

  Corrective action. Ensure that all records are kept in a single place at the community care facility at all times.

  19320 - CCLR s.59(a)
• 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. Upon a random review of six children's records, Licensing observed two children's records missing a medical practitioner's name and telephone number. Licensing provided education on what would meet the intent of the regulation.

  Corrective action. Ensure that children's records are complete prior to the child attending the community care facility.

  19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Upon a random review of six children's records, Licensing observed one child's record missing the date of enrolment.

  Corrective action. Ensure that children's records are complete prior to the child attending the community care facility.

  19080 - CCLR s.57(2)(b)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Upon a random review of six children's records, Licensing observed two children's medical insurance plan number missing.

  Corrective action. Ensure that children's records are complete prior to the child attending the community care facility.

  19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(a)
• 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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Upon a review of eight staff records, Licensing observed that five staff certificates have not been validated by the early childhood educator registry.

  Corrective action. Ensure that staff records are complete prior to the staff working at the community care facility

  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. Upon a review of eight staff records, Licensing observed one staff's criminal record check (CRC) addressed to another facility.

  Corrective action. Ensure that staff records are complete prior to the staff working at the community care facility.

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

No violations recorded at this inspection.