Acadia Day Care Centre - Group Child Care (30 Months to School Age)

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]

  Observation. Licensing observed several children to have missing information including medical practitioner information, medical insurance information, and immunization status information.

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

  Medications that staff have agreed to administer are readily accessible to staff and are administered in the correct dosage at the correct times. [CCLR Sec. 53(1)]

  Observation. Medication as indicated on the care plan for one child has expired.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  For each child requiring extra support, the licensee keeps a current care plan showing the required information. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)(2)]

  Observation. Care plans are missing required information.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]

  Observation. Licensing observed immunization status missing for multiple children. Facility has transitioned into an electronic system for children's records, which can sometimes be missing information that is available in the main files at the office. Licensing recommends transferring all required information from the main files at the head office, to the files accessed by Educators at the facility in order to provide consistency.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

  Upon agreeing to administer medications, a competent employee is available at all times to administer and document administration of the medications. [CCLR Sec. 53(3)]

  Observation. *A bottle of children's Benadryl labelled with a child's name was observed on the children's washroom window sill. No additional information regarding dosage or parental consent was provided or observed.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

  A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].

  Observation. *The sleeping mats are stored in slots, however Licensing observed the bedding creeping out and coming into contact with other children's bedding. This poses the possibility of cross-contamination of germs. *The office door was unsecured allowing easy access to staff personal belongings and various loose cords. *The blind chains in both nap rooms are in high loops, however they are not secured to the wall and there are climbable furniture and window ledges that make these accessible to children. *Only disinfectant was observed at the diapering station.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

  The facility, the furniture, equipment, fixtures and supplies are of sturdy and safe construction.  They are easy to clean, and are clean and in good repair and free from hazards. [CCLR Sec. 13(2) and Sec. 15(1)(a)]

  Observation. *Licensing observed a low bench located outside the children's washroom that has peeling veneer on the front. This item is no longer easy to clean.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Play Area, Materials and EquipmentNon-critical

  The entire outdoor play area is enclosed and constructed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and ensures that children are free of harm. [CCLR Sec. 16(3)(a)(b)]

  Observation. *Licensing observed the following in the outdoor play area: *2 of the 3 wooden benches have broken or splitting seat panels. *Metal muffin tins and pans attached to a wooden frame are rusty. *A broken pottery planter was observed near the entrance gate.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Safe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Ground Surfacing: Equipment is not installed over concrete, asphalt or other hard surfaces. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. *2 wooden a-frames are placed on cement areas of the playground. One of the a-frames is in the direct vicinity of a planter pot and stumps directly in the fall zone.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  For each child requiring extra support, the licensee keeps a current care plan showing the required information. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)(2)]

  Observation. *4 care plans were observed however it was noted that the location of life saving medications indicated on one care plan was not actually where the medication was to be found. *Symptoms requiring administration of an epi-pen were not indicated on a care plan.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee has written, parental consent to release a child to someone other than the parent. [CCLR Sec. 57(3)(b)]

  Observation. *Several of the children's files had the parents listed as the sole emergency contacts.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

  A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].

  Observation. *CCFL observed both doors to the storage room to be unsecured. The door in the nap room is a pocket door and is a possible pinch hazard. Both doors give free access to the storage room which contains tipping hazards and electrical/communication equipment.