Active Little Angels Family Child Care

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

  Maintenance of Equipment: Thorough inspections of the outdoor play space are conducted regularly. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space] (13)

  Observation. Licensing was unable to locate the outdoor inspection/checklist. A discussion took place about conducting and documenting the outdoor inspections to demonstrate compliance - Licensing will provide resource.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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 a deep hole along the east side of the fence located in the outdoor play area. The hole poses a risk of injury if a child were to get their foot stuck inside of the hole.

• 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. Licensing observed that one child in care was prescribed an inhaler. An asthma care plan showing the required information is required. A care plan resource will be provided.

• STAFFING / Additional criminal record checksNon-critical

  All persons over the age of 12 that are ordinarily present on the premises while children are present are of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for each person. [CCLR Sec 20]

  Observation. Licensing observed expired criminal record checks for two individuals that are ordinarily present on the premise.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. *Licensing observed the lower bathroom cupboard was unsecured allowing children access to cleaning products. This was corrected during the inspection. *The diapering mat is beginning to show wear and has several small tears in the covering. This item is no longer easy to clean. *The bifold closet in the kitchen was unsecured. This item was corrected during the inspection. *There is no fridge thermometer. *Licensing observed a warm to the touch kettle within children's reach, on the front element of the stove.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Furniture, Equipment and FixturesNon-critical

  When care is provided to any child younger than 36 months of age a separate sleeping area located away from any activity area is provided. [CCLR Sec. 15(3)]

  Observation. *The Licensee reports that all of the children have been napping in the downstairs living room and that the master bedroom upstairs is no longer being utilized due to the Licensee feeling uncomfortable with the originally licensed supervision plan.

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

  All indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are suitable for the age and development of the children, safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair. [CCLR Sec. 16(4)]

  Observation. *Licensing observed a wooden climber/slide in the main play area that does not have any resilient padding beneath. *There is not enough clearance around the slide to satisfy a safe fall zone.