Caribou (0-3 GDC) - Group Child Care (Under 36 months)

• 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 hole has appeared in the corner of the sandbox, causing sand to continually spill out. Surrounding wood parts are also showing signs of wear and tear over time, needing repair. Manger informs that a work order has been submitted for these items.

• 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. Two children were missing information including medical practitioner information, medical insurance information, and an emergency contact that is not a parent.

• 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. Inspections are conducted daily of the outdoor space, by the opening shift. Records show a log kept on some days, but not all days.

• 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 are conducted on a monthly basis, and recorded. The emergency plan has not been practiced in the past year.

• 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. - Fabric chair has been removed. This item has been addressed. - Work order has been sent in to the maintenance department for the art sink repair, pending.

• 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 emergency contact is observed to be the parent. Manager states that the parent has been informed, awaiting response.

• 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 the edge of an art sink in the activity area to have peeled off. The front section is observed to be taped on to secure. This item is no longer in good repair, or easy to clean. A fabric chair is located in the outdoor area, showing wear and tear. This item is not easy to clean outdoors, and not in good repair. Manager informs that this chair is on its way to be thrown out.

• 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 observed a minor incident log to be available, however, the last entry is noted on March 27. This log is no longer current.

• 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 emergency contact is observed to be a parent.

• 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. Outdoor inspections are conducted, however, not recorded.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Safe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Supervision of Play Spaces: Staff practice active supervision, including a combination of close proximity and attention, watching, and listening. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space].

  Observation. *During today's visit, 4 children were observed to be climbing the chain link fence in an attempt to experience some riskier play. CCFL did not observe staff practicing active supervision and a discussion was held with an educator in this area that children should be allowed to experience risky play but that the role of the educator in these scenarios is to practice close proximity, attention, watching and listening.

• 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. *There was no hand soap available at the adult sink next to the diapering area.

• 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. *The furniture and equipment appear to be in good condition. *A large brown shelf being used as cubbies is not secured to the wall creating a possible tipping hazard.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Hazardous Objects and SubstancesNon-critical

  Hazardous objects and substances are inaccessible to children. [CCLR Sec 17]

  Observation. *A loose and accessible cord was observed from the hepa filter in the nap room. *A string of lights under the quiet canopy was observed to be unsecured and accessible to children.

• 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 white tarp attached to the back of one of the outdoor structures was observed to have long pieces of rope hanging down within easy reach of children.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. *The smaller white refrigerator did not appear to have a thermometer and was observed to be unclean inside. Even though the children provide their own foods, an infant cup of milk was observed to be in the fridge indicating it is used for the children's needs, therefore this refrigerator must be monitored for temperature (4 degrees or less) and also for cleanliness. *2 looped blind cords in the art area were observed to be unsecured.

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

  Equipment, furniture and supplies are located so as not to block or hamper exits in the case of fire or other emergency. [CCLR Sec. 15(1)(b)]

  Observation. *CCFL observed the door from the art area leading to the outside was kept locked. An Educator said that the door was kept locked to prevent the children from freely going in and out of the facility, however this is the only exit from this side of the building and is indicated on the evacuation plan as an exit. Exits must not be hampered by locks or otherwise.

• 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 plastic tarp structure was observed to have been constructed at the end of the covered area on the side. CCFL observed large unsecured 2 x 4's that had been rolled up into the tarp to provide weight and stability down the sides however the 2 x 4's do not appear to be securely attached.

• 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 wooden climber/slide in the small nap room that does not have resilient padding in the fall zone. *The blue tumbling mats in the main play area are worn and slightly torn on the corners. This item is no longer easy to clean. *There is a large rectangular mirror and some honeycomb mirror tiles in the main play room that are not made of tempered glass and do not have a shatter proof covering.

• 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. *A discussion was held with the Manager regarding a gap in the fence at the top of the bench that separates the infant from the toddler outdoor play yard. The Manager informed Licensing that the current practice is to place a garbage can and bin across the gap to prevent children from crossing over. *The latch on the gate the separates the 2 play yards is broken.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry [CCLR Sec. 19(4)(a)]

  Observation. *The Manager's ECE certificate expired as of 2021/04/18. The Manager informed Licensing that the re-application has been submitted to the ECE Registry.