Coal Harbour Kids Care - Group Child Care (School Age)

• 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 that is documented for this program is dated October 17 2024.

• 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 designated outside play space for this program is the playground located on top of the community centre. Licensing observed the following: * construction fencing located around the play area is broken in various spots * pour-in-place rubber surfacing is broken in various areas * the water fountain appears to be broken * graffiti observed on the enclosed outside stairwell located adjacent to the outside play space and grassy mound The Manager and a representative of the Licensee informed that the children more frequently use the outdoor play space at a local elementary school.

• 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 the food provisions having expired in August 2024 and the water provisions with an expiry date of July 2024. Licensing informed the Manager and a representative of the Licensee that the expired water could be kept and marked 'hand washing only'.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Behavioural GuidanceNon-critical

  Behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of each child. [CCLR Sec.51(1)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing observed a practice in place which tallies by way of behaviour if a child is on the 'naughty or nice list'. Licensing learned from a caregiver that a reward is given to children who are 'nice'. This practice was reviewed with the Manager at the time of the inspection. A discussion occurred about how best to guide children when they are upset and may run away. It is important to connect with families about such matters and have written special instructions as to how best support a child in those situations.

• 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.

• 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 was informed that children are being permitted to play outside on the promenade when it is raining and also because of construction nearby to the upstairs / on-site playground. This location is adjacent to the harbour and where there are ineffective barriers to the water.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Safe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Maintenance of Equipment: Thorough inspections of the outdoor play space are conducted regularly. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space] (13)

  Observation. Licensing was informed that no outside play space inspections are being done of the outside / upstairs playground or the playground where children play at their school.

• 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. Licensing requested the documentation which accounts for daily outside play space inspections. A caregiver informed that they are not being done.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Safe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Maintenance of Equipment: Thorough inspections of the outdoor play space are conducted regularly. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space] (13)

  Observation. Licensing was informed that outside play space inspections have not been occurring. As discussed with staff, outside play space inspections are required prior to children being permitted to play. This also applies to school playgrounds. This was originally found out of compliance on November 02, 2022.

• 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.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Safe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Maintenance of Equipment: Thorough inspections of the outdoor play space are conducted regularly. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space] (13)

  Observation. Licensing Officer was informed that outside play space inspections have not been occurring. As discussed with the Manager, outside play space inspections are required prior to children being permitted to play. This also applies to school playgrounds.

• 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]

• 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.