Dorothy Lam Children's Centre (3-5 GDC)

• LICENSING / Continuing duty to informNon-critical

  Licensing has been notified immediately of any change in the information provided under Section 9 (Applying for a License). [CCLR Sec. 10(1)]

  Observation. During today's inspection, Licensing Officer observed an Educator bring four children from Program #2 for play in Program #1's small room. This occurred after they had played for some time in Program #1's outside play space. While having children play in Program #1's outside play space was accepted with scheduling during the facility licence amendment process for Program #2, having children play inside Program #1's space(s) was not. Licensing Officer was informed that the reason why these four children were in Program #1's inside space was because Educators believed that there wasn't enough room in Program #2. Program #2: Licensing Officer observed five children at play this morning in Program #2's classroom. Six children were at play in Program #2's outside play space. Based on the assessment of the Licensing Officer, there was a sufficient amount of space in Program #2 to include the four children who were present in Program #1's small room. While the four children were present in Program #1, playing in the small room, their raincoats and boots were piled up on a nearby chair. Although these children were present in Program #1, the maximum capacity was not exceeded for this program.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• GeneralNon-critical

  Garbage disposal– lids are closed, general sanitation of surrounding area, pick-up schedule is adequate

  Observation. The lid on the garbage can located outside of the kitchen does not close fully.

• LICENSING / Continuing duty to informNon-critical

  Licensing has been notified immediately of any change in the information provided under Section 9 (Applying for a License). [CCLR Sec. 10(1)]

  Observation. In the outdoor space, LO observed that the bottom of the play structure slide was cracked and broken. Discussion took place with the manager who advised LO that the slide was damaged a couple of months ago. The manager shared that over a weekend there was a group of teens who had jumped the fence and were observed repeatedly jumping on the slide resulting in the crack. The group of teens were observed by community neighbors who reported the incident to the facility. The Manager shared that a police report was filed and a new slide has been ordered. The facility is awaiting a new slide to be installed however there have been delays with shipping. LO advised Manager that broken slide is a reportable incident as there was a change to the original play structure.

• 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. Today's inspection revealed long blind chains attached to the blinds in the two nap areas are not adequately secured to prevent head entrapment. As discussed with the Manager and Program Manager these chains must be immediately secured and a alternate securing mechanism must be installed.

• 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 blue metal basketball hoop with frame was observed in the outdoor play area. The Manager reported that this item had been vandalized by persons in the neighbourhood and no longer had the net attached. Children were observed climbing up the frame and hanging upside down. One loose mat was placed under this item and it was placed over cement.