Hastings Community Centre Preschool

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Continuous Supervision RequiredNon-critical

  Children are supervised at all times by a person who is an educator, an assistant or a responsible adult. [CCLR Sec. 39(1)]

  Observation. Licensing observed a child left unsupervised in the washroom while washing their hands. The washroom is located next to a staircase that leads to the upper level of the building.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  The licensee does not keep a current care plan for each child requiring extra support. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)]

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. A large shelving unit by the entrance to the office had metal bolts attached to the shelf but not attached to the wall.

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

  Observation. Several staff require an Immunization status form to be completed and on personnel file. Several staff have expired CRC's

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

  Play materials and/or equipment are not safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair. [CCLR Sec. 16(4)(b)]

  Observation. New playground installed, Licensing observed work was completed. However stairs access were not secured with gates at the bottle of the stairs and garbage and recycling bins were accessible to children.

• 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. Issue remains outstanding.

• 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. In the downstairs preschool, LO observed the vinyl floors looking worn out in certain areas/ cracks present around the structural pole and kitchen area. This was a hazard for tripping and it was not feasible for cleaning and sanitizing accordingly. Picture attached in HH.

• 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 recommended a physical barrier at the bottom of the stairs in the outdoor play space to prevent injuries while children are outdoors. Picture attached in HH.

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

  Play materials and/or equipment are not safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair. [CCLR Sec. 16(4)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing Officer observed a large wooden play structure in the outdoor play space that has areas of the structure where the finish on the wood had worn and required repairs and refinishing. Exposed and worn wood is a hazard and has the potential to produce splinters, causing injury to the children in care. Licensing officer also noted that several of the plastic pieces of the equipment appeared damaged.

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Fire drills are not practiced at least once each month. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)]

  Observation. Upstairs preschool, LO noted the fire drill was not practiced and recorded for March and April 2021. An emergency drill was practiced and recorded once a year.