Barish Child Care Out-Of-School

• 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. One child's records observed to be missing medical practitioner information and immunization status.

• STAFFING / Group Sizes and Employee to Children RatiosNon-critical

  During the first and last half hour a centre is open, children from different programs in the centre may be grouped together (maximum 8 children; no more than 3 children <3 years old; supervised by an ECE or Asst. ECE). [CCLR Sec.34(4)]

  Observation. Licensing observed one group of 7 children from the 3-5 program playing and eating snack in the OSC yard. When the group of OSC children arrived, they also used the same space for snack. More than 8 children observed present. Licensing was informed that one group of the 3-5s are grouped together with the OSC in the afternoon, exceeding one half hour before closing.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• LICENSING / Posting and Advertising of License and CertificateNon-critical

  The certificates, or copies of certificates, of early childhood educators and assistants are prominently displayed in the facility. [CCLR 11(4)]

  Observation. Program has used auxiliary staff and regular educators from the 3-5 side, while hiring for the school age program. All educator's certificates are posted in the room. One staff has been hired dedicated to the out of school care program, starting on Monday May 26. The ECEA certificate of this staff has not been posted.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Safe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Maintenance of Equipment: A log is kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. Staff inform that daily inspections of the yard are completed, however, the log available shows the last entry to be March 14.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

  There is current log of minor incidents, illnesses and unexpected events, that did not require medical attention and were not reportable incidents described in Schedule H. [CCLR Sec. 56 (1)(f)]

  Observation. Licensing could not locate a minor incident log, and staff were unaware of one being used.

• 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 one child to be missing practitioner's information in his records.

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Implementation of the fire drill system is practiced at least once each month, and implementation of the emergency plan is practiced at least once each year. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)(c)]

  Observation. Fire drills have been completed and recorded monthly. A record for an emergency drill done in the past 12 months was not available, and staff were unsure when it was done.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. *CCFL was informed by the Manager that the same towel is being used to clean tables more than one time, usually switched to a new one mid-day. This could cause potential cross-contamination. *Spray bottles containing soap water have not been labelled to identify its contents. CCFL was informed that these smaller spray bottles are newly acquired. *Microwave cord is dangling at an accessible height for children. This can cause a potential tipping hazard of the microwave. *A tall shelf in the nap room next to the bed storage compartments is not secured to the wall. This can be a potential tipping hazard.

• 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. *CCFL observed one child's records to be incomplete with missing information such as authorized pick up, emergency numbers, and last names of parents.

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Implementation of the fire drill system is practiced at least once each month, and implementation of the emergency plan is practiced at least once each year. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)(c)]

  Observation. *Fire drills have not been practiced/documented at least once a month, and the emergency plan has not been implemented within the past 12 months. Staff informed CCFL that they are newly employed and not familiar with the emergency training, mentioning the drills are done by the other program at the facility.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. *The janitorial closet was unlocked allowing children access to cleansers and chemicals.

• 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. *A hammock in the outdoor play area is covered in black winter algae.

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. *Licensing observed two spray bottles that were stored within reach and accessible to children on a small rolling cart outside. One of the bottles was unlabelled.

• 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 several large gaps (5-8") between the bottom of the chain link fence and the ground. The gaps are located alongside the sandbox and the parking lot. Gaps or spaces between 3"- 9" are considered an entrapment risk. *There are protective bolt covers missing from 2 of the light standards. *The protective silicone that had been placed around the small bolts for the tent has worn away.

• 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. *3 of the children's records were missing care card information. *1 child listed the parents as the sole emergency contacts.