Calypso Montessori School Bc Ltd.

• 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: *wooden retaining wall and the wooden climbing structure appeared to be slippery. This could pose as a tripping/ safety hazard. *several unknown mushrooms growing on the wooden stumps. *the bubble/ convex window in the climber was covered with green algae. This appeared to be in needs of cleaning. *tree stumps appeared to show signs of decay and rot. The program manager informed that the old tree stumps will be replaced.

• 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 was unable to review the care plans for children who require additional support needs. Discussed with the manager, Licensing will provide a care plan template for the program to develop a care plan for each child with additional support needs. Licensing will also provide a care plan template which accounts for Anaphylaxis to ensure all required information is readily available when a child is in care.

• 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 the following in the outdoor space: *2 nails protruding from a toy shed in the outdoor space. *wild mushrooms growing out of the wooden stumps. *a broken wooden frame being placed near the sand box.

• 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. Licensing observed the fire extinguisher with an expired service date.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Group Sizes and Employee to Children RatiosNon-critical

  Staff ratios and group sizes comply with Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]

  Observation. During review of the children's files, Licensing observed a child registered in the program who did not meet the age requirements for a Preschool program.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Maximum Hours of CareNon-critical

  Children in Preschool are in care for more than 4 hours each day. [CCLR Sec. 40(2)]

  Observation. Licensing Officer observed that some children are attending an extended day. This is longer then the permitted number of 4 hours per day for Preschool Children. Licensing Officer also observed that on the Program's website they are advertising an extending day. A licenced program is unable to offer a program that does not meet the Child Care Licensing Regulation.

• 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. Although the wheels on the shelving units in the main activity room were removed, Licensing observed that they could still be easily tipped.

• 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 Officer observed a minor incident book, however there has been no documentation since 2017.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(c)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that the program does keep an attendance record, however a record of the time of arrival and departure is not kept.

• 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. The program does not keep a log of all inspections, maintenance and repairs.

• 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. A fire dill has not be conducted monthly and an emergency drill has not be conducted at least once each year.