Gingerbread House Day Care

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• STAFFINGCharacter and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Criminal record checks have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(a)]

  Observation. LO observed that one staff has a criminal record check on file issued to a different organization.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROLHealth and HygieneNon-critical

  Liquid hand soap and single use towels are not readily available at all hand wash sinks.

  Observation. Comments from previous inspection report: LO observed that children were using towels hung up on hooks to dry their hands after handwashing. Staff stated that children use the towels for the day, and then they are laundered. We discussed that towels must be single use only. During today's inspection LOs observed that damp towels were hung on hooks with children's names on them. It appeared that towels were being used for children to dry their hands on after handwashing. This is a recurring issue and must be brought into compliance.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGEnvironmentNon-critical

  A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].

  Observation. LOs observed that in several areas of the program, nap mats were stored leaning against and touching each other. LOs observed nap bedding stored in a pile on one of the tables in the main activity room.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGEnvironmentNon-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. LOs observed blue toy shelves in the nap room and main activity room that had chipped and peeling paint. LOs observed areas of the walls in the nap room and main activity room that were chipped and peeling.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGHazardous Objects and SubstancesNon-critical

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

  Observation. LOs observed mops propped against the wall and accessible to children in the main activity space.

• RECORDS AND REPORTINGRecords For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(d)]; A record for each child containing the name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(a)]

  Observation. LOs observed that a child on site did not have current records on file. LOs observed that one child on site did not have a medical insurance plan number on file.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROLHealth and HygieneNon-critical

  Liquid hand soap and single use towels are not readily available at all hand wash sinks.

  Observation. LO observed that children were using towels hung up on hooks to dry their hands after handwashing. Staff stated that children use the towels for the day, and then they are laundered. We discussed that towels must be single use only.

• RECORDS AND REPORTINGRecords For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(d)]; A record for each child containing the name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(a)]

  Observation. LO observed that one child did not have a medical insurance plan number on file, and one child did not have an emergency contact on file.

• STAFFINGCommunity Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

  The licensee keeps current records of each employee as required under Sec. 19(1). [CCLR Sec.56(b)]

  Observation. LO did not observe references on file for one staff. LO observed that criminal record checks on file for 4 staff had been issued to facilities other than this one.

• STAFFINGContinuing health of employeesNon-critical

  There is evidence of employees' continued compliance with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs. [CCLR Sec 21(1)]

  Observation. LO did not observe immunization status on file for one staff.