Carr Group Childcare (School Age Care)

• NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICES / NutritionNon-critical

  Information on the food and drink given to children is made available to parents. [CCLR Sec. 48(6)]

  Observation. Licensing was unable to observe a snack menu at the time of inspection.

• 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. During today's visit, Licensing observed a play house/ quiet corner being set up in front of the emergency exit, blocking the egress path. A discussion took place regarding relocating the quiet corner away from the emergency egress path.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Heated WaterNon-critical

  Heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius. [CCLR Sec. 47]

  Observation. The hot water temperature at the art sink exceeded 49'c at the time of inspection. This observation was shared with the program manager.

• 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 a care plan for a child requiring an inhaler.

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

  Medications that staff have agreed to administer are readily accessible to staff and are administered in the correct dosage at the correct times. [CCLR Sec. 53(1)]

  Observation. Licensing was unable to locate one of the medications for a child in care. The program manager will follow up with the parent and obtain a medication.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing observed paint deteriorating and chipping off walls and the pillar. A discussion took place with the program manager regarding the children's potential exposure to lead and/or lead dust.

• 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. Licensing observed no record in place to account for fire drills occurring for the month of February, March, and April. The annual emergency drill is conducted and documented as required.

• 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 that one of the glass window panes was broken.

• STAFFING / Standards to be maintainedNon-critical

  The licensee has appointed a manager for the community care facility. [CCALA Sec.7(1)(d) Standards to be Maintained]

  Observation. The current manager listed on the licence no longer works at the centre. The facility is closed for the summer. The Licensee is in the process of hiring a new manager for September.

• 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. 1) Licensing observed that one of the glass window panes was broken. 2) The facility uses a Quats product for sanitizing that is provided by the Licensee. The surfaces are not cleaned before using the Quats product. In order to maintain a healthy and safe environment, programs are responsible for developing a cleaning and sanitizing system.  Cleaning is the removal of visible soil (dirt) from a surface.  Sanitizing is done after cleaning to reduce the number of germs remaining on a surface to a hygienic level. It is important to note that a surface cannot be properly sanitized until it has first been thoroughly cleaned The Quats product must be used as per the manufacturers labels instructions, particularly with regards to the required contact time.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  There is an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency. [CCLR Sec. 22(1)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing observed expired food emergency supplies and no emergency water.

• STAFFING / Standards to be maintainedNon-critical

  The licensee has appointed a manager for the community care facility. [CCALA Sec.7(1)(d) Standards to be Maintained]

  Observation. Licensing observed that the Manager who's name is on the license no longer works at the centre. Staff informed licensing the manager left last year and the Licensee submitted an application to amend the Licence with the new manager in November of 2023.

• 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 that the freezer part of the refrigerator was not working. It does not always keep things frozen.

• 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. It was pointed out to Licensing by the staff that one of the metal rings that helps support the bridge on the metal climbing structure had snapped as was no longer secure. The staff stated they had contacted the Principal in regards to this. The school has put up caution tape on either side of the bridge. The staff stated they added orange cones to prevent children from steeping onto the bridge. The program has also informed all the children that they are not allowed to play on the bridge.

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. The facility licence was not displayed. Staff onsite informed Licensing that the previous Manager took the Licence when they left their employment.

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

  Medications that staff have agreed to administer are readily accessible to staff and are administered in the correct dosage at the correct times. [CCLR Sec. 53(1)]

  Observation. The program has a plan in place to ensure that children who bring their epi-pen to the program with them ( not left at the centre) have them when on site. Licensing observed that one child's epi-pen expired December 2020. Licensing also observed that this child had Benadryl as part of their anaphylaxis life threatening allergy care plan. Antihistamines and asthma medications should not be used instead of epinephrine for treating anaphylaxis. Licensing also had a discussion with the staff in regards to ensuring that a child's epi-pen should be where the child is at all times. For example if the child is outside the epi-pen should also be outside.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Heated WaterNon-critical

  Heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius. [CCLR Sec. 47]

  Observation. Licensing observed that the hot water temperature at the sink in the main room accessible to the children was more then 49 degrees Celsius.

• PROGRAM / Program of activitiesNon-critical

  Children are provided with a comprehensive and coordinated program of indoor and outdoor activities that is designed for the development and care of the children, and is appropriate for the age and development of the children. [CCLR Sec. 44(1)(a)(b)(c) and Schedule(G)]

  Observation. Licensing observed limited equipment, toys and supplies for the children. When Licensing inquired in regards to this, the staff stated they were directed by the Park Board to ensure that children were practicing social distancing. Licensing also observed that the children's personal belongings were in individual bins stored in what appeared to be the school's storage room. The room had broken furniture, unused furniture stacked on top of each other, large pieces of wood, ladders and janitorial supplies. This room also had an emergency exit that led outside and stairs leading to the second level. Although the children do not go unsupervised into this room, it is not a safe environment for children's belongings to be stored. Licensing had a discussion with the staff in regards to respecting the "needs and interests " of the children. For example when considering how and when snack will be offered to children - Please refer to Schedule G regarding offering a flexible daily program

• STAFFING / Standards to be maintainedNon-critical

  The licensee has appointed a manager for the community care facility. [CCALA Sec.7(1)(d) Standards to be Maintained]

  Observation. Licensing observed that the Manager who's name is on the license no longer works at the centre.