Coal Harbour Kids Care

• 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. An inspection occurred of the emergency preparedness supplies. Water provisions have an expiry date of July 2024. The expiry date for the food is August 2024. Expired water can be used for hand washing. If it is decided to keep the expired water for this purpose, please label it accordingly.

• 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 the record that is kept for fire drills. Fire drills are documented as occurring on a monthly basis. The last annual emergency preparedness drill is documented as occurring on October 17 2024.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this 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. Licensing observed a locking mechanism installed on the doors which lead from the room to outside. This presents as a safety issue specific to being able to evacuate.

• 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 daily attendance record reflects children's arrival and departure times. Licensing observed two children missing personal health numbers on file. Licensing inquired with staff if any children in the program had allergies, medical conditions, or care plans in place. Licensing was informed that no children had allergies, medical conditions, or required care plans that they are aware of. Upon review of children's registration records, Licensing observed three children with various allergies listed, with one of those children requiring an Epi-pen. Licensing was informed that the severity of the children's allergies or if medication is required were not known. Licensing observed no care plans in place for any of the three children. A discussion was had about the risks involved of not being aware of children's allergies and not having the proper tools to respond to an anaphylaxis emergency. This issue was originally found out of compliance on November 02, 2022. Follow-up with families of the three children with listed allergies is required to determine the severity of allergies, if medication is needed, and if a care plan is required.

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  The emergency plan is not practiced at least once each year. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(c)] ; Fire drills are not practiced at least once each month. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing observed a fire drill had occurred for the month of September 2022 only. This item was originally found out of compliance on November 02, 2021. The fire drill system is to be implemented monthly and the emergency preparedness drill is to be implemented annually.

• 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. Daily attendance record reflects children's arrival and departure times. When inquiring of the Manager if any children are anaphylactic, the Licensing Officer was informed that one child is and has an epi-pen. Prior to this information being provided, Licensing Officer inquired with a staff if any children were anaphylactic and received a response that there were no children with this diagnosis. Licensing Officer informed the Manager that this is pertinent information that all staff in the program must be informed of. The Manager then conveyed this information to the other staff present. Licensing Officer reviewed the child's registration documentation, observed a notation specific to the child's allergy and then inquired about a care plan for the child and learned that one is not on-file. Licensing Officer asked the Manager to make arrangements with the child's parent to have one in place. When the child arrived to the program, the Manager spoke to the child's parent. Afterwards, the Manager informed the Licensing Officer that the child is not anaphylactic and no epi-pen is required. As discussed with the Manager, acquire written confirmation that the child is not anaphylactic.

• 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. The Manager informed that monthly fire drills have not occurred nor has an annual emergency preparedness drill.