Happy Place Family Child Care

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing observed the following: - Licensee is currently not following a two-step cleaning and sanitizing system. While a sanitizing spray is available and in use, there is no soap/detergent solution available to clean surfaces prior to sanitizing. Licensing will provide a resource. - The door leading to the children's washroom is loose on the hinges and wobbling, creating a potential risk of the door falling off. - An electrical outlet is missing a cover.

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

  Not enclosed.; Not in good repair.; Not safely constructed.

  Observation. Licensing observed the following in the outdoor play area: - The wooden gate leading into the playground has a latch that is no longer sturdy or in alignment, preventing it from self-latching. The wooden gate is also dragging on the ground and, unless physically lifted into position, does not close fully. As a result, the playground is currently not fully enclosed. - The licensee shared that the neighbouring house is undergoing renovations, which has caused damage to the shared fence enclosing the outdoor play space. An area of the cement wall affected by these renovations now has missing blocks, resulting in the wall no longer meeting height requirements. - Mesh fencing currently in place to mitigate the climbing hazard posed by the cement wall is falling in some areas, exposing sections of the wall that may be climbable.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Employees employed as early childhood educators or assistants hold the appropriate certificates issued under Division 2, which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry [Employee Qualifications].  [CCLR Sec. 19(4)(a)]

  Observation. The Licensee did not provide documentation to confirm verification of early childhood educator and assistant certificates.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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 outdoor seating bench in the play area was observed to have signs of wear and tear, with splinters and chips becoming noticeable due to exposure to the weather. This poses a potential injury risk to children.

• 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 such as emergency food have been observed to be expired.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Evidence of compliance with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs has not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(f)]; Character references have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(b)]; Records of staff's work histories have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(c)]

  Observation. Licensing observed a secondary staff member was present at the time of inspection, and while the necessary certifications such as CRC, RA Certification, and First Aid Certification were provided, however the staff file were found to be incomplete. The essential information such as their resume, references, and immunization status were not on file.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Heated WaterNon-critical

  Heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius. [CCLR Sec.47]

  Observation. Water temperature was tested and is below 49 Degrees Celsius.

• 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. The fire extinguisher has expired on July 2022.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. The vinyl cover on the diaper change mat is torn in some spots. This means that the surface can no longer be sanitized. The round table that children use has several cracks and chips in the laminate table top. This also affects the cleaning and sanitizing of the table. There are several areas where the drywall is torn and/or dented. Exposed drywall cannot be cleaned and sanitized.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Heated WaterNon-critical

  Heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius. [CCLR Sec.47]

• 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. The Licensee has not been consistent in documenting the inspections of the outdoor play area.

• 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. Fire and emergency drills have not been practiced for several months

No violations recorded at this inspection.