Academics PreKindergarten-South Surrey

• 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. The outdoor play area is slippery when wet, and toys in the infant toddler outdoor area were visibly dirty.

  Corrective action. Corrective action plan required.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)

• A licensee must do all of the following

  A licensee must do all of the following: (b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote (i) the health, safety and dignity of persons in care,

  Observation. Staff did not provide first aid to a child who had an allergic reaction at the facility.

  Corrective action. Corrective action plan required.

  14360 - CCALA s.7(1)(b)(i)

• 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. Licensing observed the following: - no or limited shade in the front playground in the morning. The Manager said they used to have an umbrella but it disappeared. - Garbage in the infant toddler playground - 2 TVs located on tables not secured with the potential to fall on children. - some rooms have paint chipping with drywall exposed on the walls.

  Corrective action. Ensure that children have suitable access to shade when outside, TVs are secured and not able to tip, and that the facility is in good conditions to promote healthy and safe environment.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• MEDICATION

  If a licensee has agreed with a parent to give a child any medication prescribed by a medical practitioner or provided by the parent, the licensee and his or her employees must ensure that the medication is (b) readily accessible to employees.

  Observation. Two classrooms did not have medication was not readily accessible to employees and employees were unsure where it is stored. .

  Corrective action. Ensure that medication is readily available

  16020 - CCLR s.53(1)(b)
• MEDICATION

  A licensee must ensure that at all times an employee is available who is competent to either (a) administer a child's medication as instructed by the child's parent or required by the child's record or care plan.

  Observation. Two classrooms with children who require medications did not have a trained employee was not available to administer medication as per the care plan or record.

  Corrective action. Ensure that at all times an employee is available to administer the child's medication.

  16050 - CCLR s.53(3)(a)
• OR SUPERVISION

  Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that (b) the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.

  Observation. There is no Infant Toddler educator on site daily after 5pm. The Manager is going to adjust the schedule.

  Corrective action. Ensure that the ratio of employees to children is no less than permitted in Schedule E

  14030 - CCLR s.34(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: (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. Ensure immunization status is obtained for each employee

  12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f)
• 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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two of six employee files reviewed did not contain a current verification of the current Educator certificate. The Manager completed the validation at the time of the inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure each educator or assistant has a verification completed on their current certificate.

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

• A licensee must (a) ensure that behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of the child who is receiving the guidance.

  Observation. A staff in the Baby Classroom instructed other staff to not comfort children that were crying and said to "let them cry."

  Corrective action. Ensure behavioral guidance is appropriate to the age and development of the child in care.

  14220 - CCLR s.51(1)(a)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. The following items were identified and reviewed with the facility manager at the time of the inspection; - loose turf on the older outdoor playground - ground tile missing on the older outdoor playground - two carpets with rolled edges in two separate classrooms - one broken toilet seat and one broken toilet lid - one table with several large cuts on the top All items pose a risk to the health and safety of the children present.

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

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. The following items were observed and reviewed with the manager at the time of the inspection; - diaper change mats appear to show signs of wear and tear - outdoor toys and equipment require cleaning and maintenance - damaged bathroom cupboard doors - soiled chairs in the classrooms and washroom - two carpets in the facility ripped posing a tripping hazard to children playing in the area - garbage can not being emptied - broken closet doors in the gross motor room posing a risk to the children playing in the area

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

  11190 - CCLR s.16(4)(b)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that the entire outdoor play area is (a) enclosed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and will ensure that children are free of harm.

  Observation. Two playgrounds were reviewed during the inspection. One area was pointed out to the manager as having a safety concern with a large gap under the fence. The larger outdoor play area fence was identified a requiring some attention and not sturdy. An internal gate was also damaged posing a risk to the children playing in the area. The LO reviewed all of these items with the manager at the time of the inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure the entire outdoor play area is enclosed in a manner that is age appropriate and free from harm.

  11160 - CCLR s.16(3)(a)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must have one toilet and wash basin for every 10 children or fewer.

  Observation. Two facility toilets were out of order at the time of the inspection. The LO reviewed the requirement with the manager at the time of the inspection and the impact on the children and program.

  Corrective action. Ensure one toilet is available for every 10 children or fewer.

  11060 - CCLR s.14(2)
• LICENSING

  A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility both the licence, including any terms or conditions of the licence, and the name of the manager.

  Observation. A new manager has be recently been appointed and the name of this new manager is not posted.

  Corrective action. Ensure the name of the manager is posted in a prominent place.

  10050 - CCLR s.11(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. Six staff files were reviewed. Four staff did not have evidence of references or being checked. The LO reviewed this item in depth with the manager during the inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure staff files are complete including confirmation or reference checks.

  12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(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: (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. Ensure staff files are complete including immunization status.

  12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f)
• 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: (c) a record of the person's work history.

  Observation. A record of the person's work history was not obtained for one or more employees.

  Corrective action. Ensure all staff files are complete including resumes.

  12060 - CCLR s.19(1)(c)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are (a) of sturdy and safe construction, easy to clean and free from hazards.

  Observation. A toilet seat lid is broken posing a risk to children using this equipment. Several garbage can's had soiled diapers in them but did not have lids available or in use posing a hygiene concern. One change pad appeared worn and ineffective for the use of changing children's diapers. An area on the 3-5 outdoor play area has a broken piece of deck with an exposed screw that poses a risk to the children playing in the area. The LO reviewed all of these items with the manager at the time of the inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure all equipment, furniture and supplies are sturdy and safely constructed, easy to clean and free from hazards.

  11080 - CCLR s.15(1)(a)
• 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. Eight children's files were reviewed and one child did not have evidence of immunization status available.

  Corrective action. Ensure all children's files are complete including immunization status.

  19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(a)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are (a) suitable for the age and development of the children.

  Observation. All programs were reviewed during the inspection. Some toys and equipment have been purchased however the amount of toys and equipment indoors and outdoors do not meet for needs of the number of children enrolled in the program on the day of the inspection. The LO reviewed this with the staff and the manager during the inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure indoor and outdoor play materials are suitable and enough in quantity for the age and development of the children in care.

  11180 - CCLR s.16(4)(a)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are (a) of sturdy and safe construction, easy to clean and free from hazards.

  Observation. All programs were reviewed during the inspection and several shelf's and floor coverings appeared to not have been replaced or fixed and still show signs of wear and tear which could result in ineffective cleaning. Some programs additionally had damaged or missing cabinet doors in the washrooms that have not been fixed. The LO reviewed these items with the manager during the inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure furniture, equipment and supplies are sturdy and safely constructed, easy to clean and free from hazards.

  11080 - CCLR s.15(1)(a)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are (a) suitable for the age and development of the children.

  Observation. All programs were reviewed during the inspection. The toys, equipment and play materials were very limited to meet the needs of the number of children in attendance on the day of the inspection. The LO reviewed Schedule E with the manager during the inspection and outlined the requirement for all areas of development to be supported at all times in all of the classrooms. Additional toys and equipment is required in order to be suitable to meets the needs, age and development of the children in care.

  Corrective action. Ensure indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment are suitable and enough in quantity for the age and development of the children in care.

  11180 - CCLR s.16(4)(a)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are (a) of sturdy and safe construction, easy to clean and free from hazards.

  Observation. Several shelf's and tables in the facility show signs of wear and tear which could result in ineffective cleaning. An outdoor tetter totter that is broken is accessible to children on the outdoor play area. Wooden steps have come loose with some exposed nails on the outdoor play area. Some window flashing has come loose and poses a hazard to the children playing in the area on the outdoor play area. Some weeds and debris were observed on the outdoor play area. The diaper changing pads were either missing or showed signs of wear and tear and are unable to be cleaned properly and require replacement. The LO reviewed these items with the manager during the inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure furniture, equipment and supplies are sturdy and safely constructed, easy to clean and free from hazards.

  11080 - CCLR s.15(1)(a)
• STAFFING

  Despite this section, licensee may employ a person as a volunteer who does not provide care to children or supervise children if the licensee or the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following (b) character references in respect of the person.

  Observation. Two volunteers present during the inspection did not have references in their volunteer files.

  Corrective action. Ensure volunteer files are complete including reference checks.

  12152 - CCLR s.19(5)(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 licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry, Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Four staff files were reviewed and one staff working on the day of the inspection did not have their certificate validated through the ECE Registry. The manager corrected this during the inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure all staff files are complete including ECE certificates validated through the ECE Registry.

  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: (b) character references in respect of the person.

  Observation. Four staff files were reviewed and two staff did not have evidence of reference checks being confirmed. The LO reviewed this with the manager during the inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure staff files are complete including confirming reference checks.

  12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b)
• STAFFING

  Despite this section, licensee may employ a person as a volunteer who does not provide care to children or supervise children if the licensee or the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following (c) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.

  Observation. One volunteer present during the inspection did not have evidence of immunization status in their volunteer file.

  Corrective action. Ensure volunteer files are complete including immunization status.

  12153 - CCLR s.19(5)(c)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that the entire outdoor play area is (a) enclosed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and will ensure that children are free of harm.

  Observation. An area of fence in the Infant Toddler outdoor play area has a gap in the fence that could pose a hazard to the children playing in the area. LO reviewed this space with the staff during the inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure the entire outdoor play are is enclosed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of the children.

  11160 - CCLR s.16(3)(a)

No violations recorded at this inspection.