Crawling Critters Family Child Care

• 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: - The fencing and gate on the east side of the house have a gap of approximately 6 inches between the ground and the bottom of the gate, which may pose an entrapment hazard. - Broken glass on the other side of the gate is potentially accessible to children. - An outdoor propane heater over 4 feet tall is not secured, posing a potential tipping hazard. - The propane tank valve is in a location that may be accessible to children. - A large plastic sheet is stored in an accessible area and may pose a suffocation risk. - A container of motor oil is stored in an accessible area. During the inspection, the Licensee noted that the outdoor play space is currently not in use by children while spring cleaning is underway. The Licensee stated that the group is currently going to local parks and playgrounds daily, and that this routine will continue until the onsite outdoor play space is in good repair and free from hazards.

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

  The group size(s) exceeds that permitted in Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing reviewed children’s files and dates of birth. Currently, there are 3 children in attendance between the ages of 12-24 months. As per Schedule E, for Family Child Care, the maximum group size notes having 'no more than 4 children younger than 48 months old and, of those 4, no more than 2 children younger than 24 months old.'

• 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. A child in care with an anaphylactic care plan did not have medication on site. The Licensee noted that the parents are in the process of retesting for this allergy, and the expired medication was sent home. Until updated results from a medical professional are available, medications associated with the care plan should be on site to support the child’s currently documented needs.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Play Area, Materials and EquipmentNon-critical

  Not free from hazards.; Not in good repair.

  Observation. Licensing observed that the wooden play structures have shown wear and tear, with the wood chipping off, making the area sharp and pointy.

• 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. Emergency preparedness supplies are sufficient to meet the children's and licensee's needs for a minimum of 72 hours. however, items such as snacks have expired in 2024.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  Care plans are not developed in consultation with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent. [CCLR Sec. 58(2)(a)]

  Observation. A care plan has not been developed for a child who requires medication attention.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. Emergency preparedness supplies are sufficient to meet the children's and licensee's needs for a minimum of 72 hours. Items are stored in a suitcase, however, they were stored inside the closet with other toys/materials stacked on top, making them inaccessible during an emergency evacuation. Items such as water and food supplies have also expired in 2021.

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. Today there were 6 children in care. 5 children were under 48 months of age The regulation for family child care states that only 4 children under 48 months may attend. The caregiver is aware of this Regulation, it is written on the licence and in 2016 a Licensing inspection revealed too many children under 48 months in attendance.

No violations recorded at this inspection.