Douglas Park School Age Care

• 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 the children freely moving throughout their spaces and given the opportunity to play with toys/activities of their choices. However, in the Unicorn room, the amount of play materials appeared to be inadequate to support the needs of the children. Following play materials were observed during today's visit: *art supplies (papers, scissors, colored pencils, etc.) *several puzzles and board games *books This observation was shared with the program director. A discussion was held to provide an adequate amount of play materials to support the needs of the children in the Unicorn room.

• 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 observed the following: -Laurel room: one incomplete care plan (i.e. Medication expiry date, medication storage, etc.) -Unicorn room: 2 incomplete care plans (i.e. no photo of a child, no parent signatures)

• 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. In the Laurel room, Licensing observed no record in place to account for fire drill occurring for the month of November 2025.

• 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. In the Orca room, Licensing was unable to locate an inhaler for a child. In the Unicorn room, Licensing observed an expired medication - staff informed that the parent will provide them with a new medication.

• 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. In the Orca room, Licensing was unable to locate a care plan for a child with an inhaler. Additionally, Licensing recommends having a copy of children's care plans attached to their medication so the required information is readily accessible for staff members when care is being provided.

• 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 child requiring extra support colour on a staff's paper the staff said to the child "why you do that to me, if you do that to me, I do it to you." The staff then continued to say the the child you should say sorry to me, as I'm still sad, I'm not going to sing, I'm waiting for that word from someone who write on my paper." A little while later the child wanted to sit next to the staff and the staff said to the child "you want to sit next to me- you can't draw on my paper." The child wanted to sit at a different table and the staff kept saying I want to sit at this table, the child brought a chair over to the table for the staff, but the staff said I want to sit here and continued to sit at the table and colour their picture.

• 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 kitchen in the Laurel room appeared cluttered and in need of a clean. The counters and the sink were dirty. It also appears that the kitchen is being used as storage. Licensing also saw green tape on the counters that was pealing. Licensing observed that the material on the leather couch in the Laurel room was cracked and pealing exposing the material underneath.

• 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 that a section of the fence enclosing the outdoor play area was knocked down.

• 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 observed that the outdoor checklist was not completed.

• 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. Two of the three out of school care programs operate in the rooms that the preschool uses, and LO observed that the rooms are very preschool-focused. There was no school age appropriate furniture in the room and very limited school age toys, equipment and supplies. Some of the shelves were covered and only allowed to be used for the Preschool. The artwork on display is from the preschool children.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

  There is current log of minor incidents, illnesses and unexpected events, that did not require medical attention and were not reportable incidents described in Schedule H. [CCLR Sec. 56 (1)(f)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that the rooms had current log books, however one room had not documented since April, 2023 and another rooms last entry was September 19, 2023

• 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 observed that one child's inhaler had expired.

• 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 the floor in the kitchen was uneven and could potentially be a tripping hazard.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Hazardous Objects and SubstancesNon-critical

  Hazardous objects and substances are inaccessible to children. [CCLR Sec 17]

  Observation. Licensing observed in the Orca room twinkle lights along the window that were not secured.

• 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 in the Unicorn and Orca room's, after washing their hands the children sat at tables waiting for the staff to bring them snack. The staff served the children plates of food that had already been prepared. Children were not given the option to chose what they wanted or how much they wanted. For example one room had Teddy Grahams and 3 slices of orange on a plate and one room had a Nutri Grain Bar and two slices of cucumber. This is not meeting the individual needs of the children or age and developmentally appropriate for school age children.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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 observed that one child's epi pen had expired February 2020.

• 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 observed that one child's epi -pen had expired March 2021.

• 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. This item remains in non-compliance.