Adventure Childcare Centre

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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 the following: - The playpen mattresses appear dirty and soiled - There was a rip in the mesh on one playpen - The walls and chairs appear stained, dirty, the walls were in disrepair.

  Corrective action. Ensure the facility, furniture, equipment and fixtures are clean and in good repair.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• 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: - Blind cords hanging in a window in the nap room next to a playpen. The cords were longer and could be reached by a child. - Water beads were in a bin and the licensee said they are used for sensory play. This item is not recommended for children's use and the licensee said she will no longer provide them to children. - The gate latch was broken, not secures and lead to the road. - Additional mattresses are being placed in the playpens for children to sleep on. One of the mattresses was too long and would not allow for a safe sleep surface.

  Corrective action. Ensure blind cords are not accessible to children. Ensure the gate latch is secured. Ensure the manufacturers instructions are followed for safe sleep.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

  A licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene.

  Observation. Upon inspection, the nap beds with children's bedding on them were stacked together in a closet in the nap room.

  Corrective action. The licensee said she will have them stored separately.

  15030 - CCLR s.46(1)
• LICENSING

  A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility the certificate, or a copy of the certificate, of any educator or assistant employed to work in the community care facility.

  Observation. The manager and 1 staff's certificate was not posted.

  Corrective action. Ensure the certificates are posted.

  10070 - CCLR s.11(4)
• 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. The manager's name was not posted.

  Corrective action. Ensure the manager's name is posted.

  10050 - CCLR s.11(1)
• 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. Upon inspection, the emergency evacuation drill was not documented. The licensee said she believes it was conducted and will note the date of the drill moving forward.

  13050 - CCLR s.56(1)(c)
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must: (b) have an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.

  Observation. There were not sufficient emergency food, water and supplies to support the number of children registered. It was also not clear when the fire extinguisher had been serviced.

  Corrective action. Ensure there is adequate emergency supplies to respond to an emergency and that the fire extinguisher is serviced annually

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (h) any special instruction respecting the child's diet, medication, participation in a program of activities, or other matter relevant to the child's care, (i) given by the child's parent to the licensee in writing.

  Observation. Upon inspection, licensing observed the following: - A medication on site for a child and there was no medication form. The licensee said she did not know she needed one for this medication and will now obtain one. - There were no written instructions for a child who has a sun allergy. The licensee said she will create a plan with the parents.

  19140 - CCLR s.57(2)(h)(i)
• 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. The manager's file was not on site. The licensee said the manager is on vacation and she removed it.

  Corrective action. Ensure all records are on site and available.

  19320 - CCLR s.59(a)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  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. 5 children's files did not have photos.

  Corrective action. The licensee said she will get photographs for all children.

  19160 - CCLR s.57(2)(i)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (k) the date on which the child stops attending the community care facility.

  Observation. Upon inspection of 2 files, both did not note the day the children stopped attending. The licensee said she will add the date to the children's documentation.

  19180 - CCLR s.57(2)(k)
• 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. 2 childrens files did not have their date of enrollment noted.

  Corrective action. Ensure the date of enrollment is documented.

  19080 - CCLR s.57(2)(b)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must ensure that each employee (a) is trained in the implementation of the fire drill system and emergency plan described in subsection (1), including the use of any equipment noted in the fire drill system and emergency plan.

  Observation. Upon inspection, the staff did not know where the emergency evacuation equipment was located.

  Corrective action. Ensure all staff are trained and aware of the location of equipment.

  12180 - CCLR s.22(2)(a)

• 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. During the inspection the following was observed: - turf fertilizer on the side of the house. - three used diapers in plastic bags were discarded on the side of the house near a door with access to the garage. - caulking tool was on a shelf near the side of the house. Licensee said that they re doing some renovation to the garage and that's why the items were on the side of the house. - Bleach/ammonia solution was stored under the sink in the play area. The cupboard was unlocked at the time of the inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure children do not have access to any hazardous objects or substances.

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must: (b) have an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.

  Observation. Some Emergency Supplies were expired and insufficient to implement the emergency plan

  Corrective action. Ensure you have sufficient emergency supplies to prepare, mitigate, respond and recover from any emergency.

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep current records for each child showing (a) the information set out in subsection (2), (b) if applicable, the information and agreements set out in subsections (2.1) and (2.2), and (c) the consents referred to in subsection (3).

  Observation. During inspection 6 children's files were reviewed. One child's file, who was attending, was not available.

  Corrective action. Ensure all children's files are available.

  19060 - CCLR s.57(1)(a)(b)(c)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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. Upon inspecting the outdoor facility it was noted that the fence was leaning inwards, towards the play area of the facility. One plank was missing and it was found to be on the ground. It was observed that two of the supporting poles were rotted at the bottom, causing the fence to fall. The licensee said that fence has been damaged due to the recent snow fall.

  Corrective action. Please ensure the fence is repaired or replaced.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• 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. Licensing reviewed 8 children's files and two children's files were missing the MSP number.

  Corrective action. Please ensure all children's files are complete.

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