Little Willows Lougheed

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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

  Observation. Staff used inappropriate guidance strategies with children in the 30 Months to School Age program and the School Age program.

  Corrective action. Please ensure the behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of the child who is receiving the guidance.

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

• 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 inspection the following was observed: - chipped and peeling paint in classrooms, bathrooms and hallways - cracked tiles in two bathrooms - a broken door to one classroom

  Corrective action. The manager advised all areas will be addressed by their maintenance staff.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

  A licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A staff was observed to change a child's diaper and not wash their own or the child's hands.

  Corrective action. Ensure staff and children's hands are washed after each diaper change.

  15030 - CCLR s.46(1)
• MEDICATION

  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. Upon inspection a child's epi pen was expired.

  Corrective action. The manager advised they will ask the parent for a new epi pen.

  16080 - CCALA s.7(1)(b)(i)

• 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 facility did not take measures to address maintenance issues in the facility.

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

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)

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

  Observation. Inappropriate guidance was occurring in the School Age program.

  Corrective action. Ensure that behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of the child who is receiving the guidance.

  14220 - CCLR s.51(1)(a)
• A licensee must provide to children a comprehensive and coordinated program of indoor and outdoor activities that (c) complies with the program standards set out in Schedule G.

  Observation. Children were not being provided alternative choices during a yoga activity.

  Corrective action. Ensure children are provided a flexible daily program that responds to the needs and interests of the children

  18030 - CCLR s.44(1)(c)
• A licensee must ensure that food and drink are not used as a form of reward or punishment for children.

  Observation. Children were being provided food as a reward.

  Corrective action. Ensure that food and drink are not used as a form of reward or punishment for children.

  14180 - CCLR s.48(7)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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. -One shelf in the gym preschool area was visibly soiled. (corrected during inspection) -One wall in the chapel had drywall removed and one piece of trim removed, exposing nails, which are accessible to children -One door to the exit of the chapel had a hole. -Soiled patch in the chapel appeared damaged. Manager stated there had been a leak in the roof, which will be repaired over a few days. Manager will provide a plan for repair. -One shelf in the bathroom was unanchored to the wall, with items stored on top, providing danger of falling on children. -One shelf on wheels with fish tank stored on top shelf was unanchored. -One shelf with microwave, and kettle stored on top was unanchored. (corrected during inspection)

  Corrective action. Please ensure a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

  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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One classroom had storage of expired medication, with no medical consent forms. Manager removed these, as the child no longer attends the facility.(corrected during inspection). One child's inhaler was located in another classroom from where the care plan was located, and where they were being cared for at the time. (Corrected during inspection)

  Corrective action. Please ensure medication is readily available.

  16020 - CCLR s.53(1)(b)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  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. The care plan was not reviewed annually with the parent or any person requested to by the parent.

  Corrective action. Please ensure to 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.

  19260 - CCLR s.58(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. Review of 25 children's files, 1 file did not contain record of immunization.

  Corrective action. Please ensure to keep for each child a record showing the immunization status.

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

• 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 determined the facility became an uncomfortable temperature in extreme heat.

  Corrective action. Corrective action required.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)

• 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. Upon inspection there was: - a drawer open full of plastic bags accessible to the children - sunscreen accessible to the children -heavy basket full of musical instruments sitting on top an unsteady shelf that posed a fall hazard.

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

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)