Bumble Bear Daycare

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

  The medications are not readily accessible to employees. [CCLR Sec. 53(1)(b)]

  Observation. An Epi-pen on site for a child has expired April 2026. The Manager has contacted the parents, who have confirmed that an up-to-date medication will be provided shortly. A conversation with the Manager highlighted that without the necessary medication, it is imperative that the child not be present as safety measures.

• 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. The cord from the light table is accessible to the children, posing a potential safety.

• 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 the care plan is incomplete. Specifically, it is missing the necessary signatures from both the staff. Additionally, the expiry date of the medication has not been documented. These components are critical to ensure the effectiveness and safety of the care provided.

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  The emergency plan is not practiced at least once each year. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(c)]

  Observation. fire drills have been practiced and documented monthly, however the emergency drill have not been practiced once every year. The Manager has confirmed that an emergency drill will be conducted by the end of this month.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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 areas of chipped drywall and baseboards in the downstairs activity space, washroom, and upstairs activity space.

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

  Not free from hazards.; Not in good repair.

  Observation. Licensing observed the following: 1. Multiple wooden poles in the play area have developed severe cracks, which are creating gaps. These cracks pose a potential pinching hazard and concerns about the overall stability of the structure. 2. One of the climbing rock holds on the climber leading to the slide has been found to be broken.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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 areas of chipped drywall on a column located in the activity space.

• 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 trampoline in the yard with a broken handle.

• 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. The following items have been outstanding since July 26, 2023: 1) The bottom of some wood posts holding up the sandbox roof have started to rot and deteriorate. A structural engineer has assessed the sandbox roof and recommended removal. 2) The ground floor of the climber/playhouse in the corner of the yard has a large hole in one of the wooden boards. The area has been made inaccessible to children with wood boards. A structural engineer has assessed the structural integrity of the climber/playhouse and recommended the following: - add a concrete foundation - replace wooden posts - replace vertical posts - replace any rotten wood. The Licensee has secured funding and is in the process of getting contractor bids.

• 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. The wood stairs leading to the North East exit gate have been replaced. Licensing observed a 5" entrapment gap between stair risers. The bottom of some wood posts holding up the sandbox roof have started to rot and deteriorate. The posts require some reinforcement. The ground floor of the climber/playhouse in the corner of the yard has a large hole in one of the wooden boards. The area has been made inaccessible to children with wood boards. The Licensee is in the process of having a structural engineer assess the structural integrity of the sand box roof and the climber/playhouse in order to determine what repairs are needed.

• 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. The following items remain outstanding from the July 26, 2023 routine inspection: 1) The bottom of some wood posts holding up the sandbox roof have started to rot and deteriorate. The posts require some reinforcement. The remainder of the structure appears solid. 2) The wood stairs leading to the North East exit gate are completely broken and the wood holding up the stair landing is rotten and broken at the bottom. The area has been made inaccessible to children with caution tape and wood boards. 3) The ground floor of the climber/playhouse in the corner of the yard has a large hole in one of the wooden boards. The area has been made inaccessible to children with wood boards.

• 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. Due to age, some outdoor play structures have become unsafe and hazardous posing a risk of injury to a child. These require immediate repair / replacement: 1) The bottom of the wood posts holding up the sandbox roof have started to rot and deteriorate. Nails are sticking out. The posts require repair/ strengthening. Some of the wood logs located in the sandbox are starting to rot and deteriorate and require replacement. Sand depths were minimal and no cover was present to prevent the sand from getting contaminated. 2) The wood stairs leading to the North East exit gate are completely broken and the wood holding up the stair landing is rotten and broken at the bottom. This area is unsafe and caution tape has been put around the area to prevent children to access the stairs and landing. In addition vigilant supervision must be used in order for children not to enter the stairs and landing or go under the landing as it could collapse. This exit gate is not used at all. There are two other means of egress. A discussion was held regarding the possibility of removing the landing and replacing the gate with a fence panel; this would enlarge the outdoor play space. Inquiries have to be made with the City of Vancouver fire and building department. 3) The ground floor of the climber/playhouse in the corner of the yard has a large hole in one of the wooden boards. This is an immediate safety risk and entrapment hazard. Caution tape has been put around the area to prevent children from entering. Resilient material under the climbing wall is minimum and requires topping off to maintain sufficient fall depth. In addition, the following items were observed that require repair and replacement: 4) Some of the wood logs located at the planter along the fence are starting to rot and deteriorate and require replacement. 5) The sink is plugged and does not drain any water. 6) Planters are bare and require vegetation replacement. 7) Fencing and play structures have moss and algae growth and require cleaning and repainting /re-staining. 8) Licensing observed materials and equipment stored all along the wall of the building presenting a safety hazard if these were to fall over.

• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL / Health and HygieneNon-critical

  There is an established program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene. [CCLR Sec. 46(1)]

  Observation. Downstairs, children were instructed to wash hands before eating snack. In both upstairs bathrooms, no toilet paper was available and in one upstairs bathroom no paper towels were available.

• 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 adult gardening tools (metal rake, shovels etc.) accessible to children in care. Licensing recommends to store parent strollers so they do not impact available outdoor play space.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Emergency exits and fire drill system are approved by a local Fire Marshal. [CCLR Sec. 22(1)(a)]

  Observation. Fire extinguisher tags showed they were due for servicing in June 2022.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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

  The licence is displayed in a prominent place in the facility, including any terms or conditions of the licence, and including the name of the manager. [CCLR Sec. 11(1)(2); CCALA Sec.7(c)]

  Observation. Licensing officer observed a business licence posted on the wall. The community care facilities Licence issued by Vancouver Coastal Health was not displayed.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing officer observed the following: The sliding doors of the storage cabinet on the upper floor had come off the tracks.

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

  The licence is displayed in a prominent place in the facility, including any terms or conditions of the licence, and including the name of the manager. [CCLR Sec. 11(1)(2); CCALA Sec.7(c)]

  Observation. Licensing officer observed a business licence posted on the wall. The community care facilities Licence issued by Vancouver Coastal Health was not displayed.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing officer observed the following: A Christmas light string hung about 18 inches above the floor one foot away from the wall. The light string posed a choking hazard. The sliding doors of the storage cabinet on the upper floor had come off the tracks.

• 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 officer observed that new gates had been installed for the outdoor playground. The old gate was leaned up against the fence in the outdoor play space and posed a risk of injury to a child if it were to fall over.

• 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 officer observed that the pictures on each child's emergency consent card were small, almost to the point of being non legible. A record for each child's immunization status is not kept.