Happy Times Family Child Care

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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

  Not in good repair.

  Observation. Licensing observed that the wooden fence on the north side of the outdoor play space is no longer in good repair. The fence is unstable and has several loose panels. The adjoining metal fence has a missing panel, creating a gap larger than 3.5 inches, which poses an entrapment hazard for children.

• STAFFING / Additional criminal record checksNon-critical

  The licensee has not obtained a criminal record check for all persons ordinarily present on the premises. [CCLR Sec. (20)(1)]

  Observation. The Licensee’s criminal record check expired on December 2, 2024.

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 were observed not sufficient to meet the children's and Licensee's needs for a minimum of 72 hours. Some items such as water and food supplies had expired in 2022.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. Children were required to sit in infant chairs for several minutes without being provided food. Licensing reminded the licensee that the children required her attention. The children were provided snack but then were expected to remain in the chairs after eating. Licensing requested that the children be allowed out of the chairs.

• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL / Health and HygieneNon-critical

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

  Observation. Children were seated for snack but did not wash their hands. Single use towels were not accessible for children in the washroom.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. As noted in prior inspections, televisions must be anchored so that they do not fall over onto children. A large TV was observed to be sitting on a window ledge in the dining area. This creates a risk to children's safety. During the inspection, the licensee was going to wipe children's hands with wipes that are intended for cleaning surfaces, not for wiping hands. Licensing stopped the licensee from doing this and informed the licensee that these are not safe for children.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Family Child Care Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  A home-like environment is emphasized, and includes at minimum, a living room, kitchen, bedroom, and a bathroom. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Family Child Care (3)]

  Observation. Licensing arrived for the inspection as nap time was ending. Children were happing in the living room, with one child's mat in the hallway. The licensee informed licensing that the is no longer using the 2 bedrooms that were originally licensed for use. This no longer meets the requirements of the Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Family Child Care which states "A home-like environment includes, at minimum, a living room, kitchen, bedroom, and a bathroom. It is an expectation that children will have reasonable access to these areas."

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

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

  Observation. There were child locks on cupboards in the kitchen and washroom. The safety locks were hanging open on cupboard handles. Licensing observed sharp items in a drawer. This has been noted in previous inspections of the facility. Discussion took place regarding child proofing the drawers as well as the cupboards. The Licensee was asked to move sharp items out of children's reach.

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

  Play materials and/or equipment are not suitable for the age and development of the children. [CCLR Sec. 16(4)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that the children were asked to sit in chairs that are intended for infants (none of the children in attendance were infants). These chairs have trays that latch into place, ensuring that children cannot get out of them. Use of these chairs is not age appropriate for the children in attendance on the day of the inspection and results in the children being restrained. The licensee has a small table with child sized chairs that are more appropriate for the age and development of children.

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

  Not free from hazards.; Not in good repair.

  Observation. The fenced outdoor area is not being used for children. The licensee informed licensing that this area is only used during the summer. Toys were gathered in one location and some of the equipment was covered in tarps and/or plastic. There was a car parked in the area intended for outdoor play. The Licensee informed licensing that the car is moved into the garage when children use the outdoor area. Licensing observed that the gate at the bottom of the stairs had a plastic drywall anchor being used as a latch and there was a loose nail sitting on the stairs. Under the stairs was an assortment of tools and other items that should not be within reach of children

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Safe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Daily inspections of the play space for garbage, broken glass, animal feces and other hazardous items have not been done.

  Observation. The licensee is not inspecting the outdoor play space, as she informed licensing she is not using it. If the outdoor play area was used during the summer (as reported by the licensee) there does not appear to be any inspections for that time.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(i)]

  Observation. 3 children did not have photos on file.

• 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. No inspections out the outdoor play area has been documented. Even if children play at a park, there must be documented inspections kept

• 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. There are no drills documented since February 2021.