Helping Hands Child Care

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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. This issue of non-compliance remains outstanding

• 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. This issue of non-compliance remains outstanding

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 Officer observed expired medication for a child with a life threatening allergy.

• 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 outdoor play space, Licensing Officer observed a wooden board on the back side of the risers for the balcony stairs appears to be in poor repair as it is deteriorating.

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

  Not free from hazards.; Not in good repair.

  Observation. Licensing Officer observed along the perimeter of three fence panels there are openings which have been covered with a moveable item such as a brick which poses a risk of harm to the children in care.

• 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)]; Care plans are not reviewed at least once a year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent. [CCLR Sec. 58(2)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing Officer observed an incomplete care plan for 1 child which was last reviewed July 2024.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  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. Licensing Officer observed that a medical insurance plan number is not kept for 1 child.

• STAFFING / Continuing 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. Licensing Officer observed no evidence of an immunization status is kept for 1 staff.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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. Licensing observations: There is an accordion door in the unit, which provides access into the Licensee's personal space. The Licensee stated that the magnetic latch on the door often releases when the main door is closed when someone is entering from outside, making the personal space accessible to children. In the rest/activity space there are electronics and a tower fan plugged-in within children's reach. Originally found out of compliance on April 4, 2023.

• 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 licensee has provided a board to the back side of the risers for the balcony stairs. There are still space in between the stairs, and within the staircase area, which are more than 9 cm (3.5") and less then 23 cm (9"), which are considered an entrapment. Licensing also observed that the door leading to the Licensee's personal space was open as well an electrical appliance plugged in within the reach of children in the rest area.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Heated WaterNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing observed the water temperature to more than 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. Licensing observed the Fire extinguisher expired Feb. 8, 2023

• 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 licensee has a lot of pieces of large equipment for the children to access, there was limited toys and materials to meet the various ages and development of the children in care as noted in Sec. 44 and Schedule G.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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. Licensing discussed with the licensee the concerns regarding the temporary fence as it is a hazard. Licensee is looking to have a permanent fence installed. Licensee to notify Licensing regarding any planned changes to the outdoor space as per the legislation.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 3070 - CCLR 57(2)(g)

  Observation. An audit of minor incident log, Licensing observed parent notification of incidents was not noted. The Licensee indicated she tells the parents but was unaware she needed to record this information. The Licensee corrected this during the inspection but recording this information in her log of incidents.

  Corrective action. Ensure a record of parent notifications re incidents is kept. Action/s Required by Licensing: Follow Up Inspection

  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(g)
• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner (doctor's name and number does not apply to REC only) and emergency contact

  Observation. Three children's files audited. One child's file was missing doctor name and phone number.

  Corrective action. Ensure doctor name (walk in clinic) and phone number is noted for each child in care. Action/s Required by Licensing: Follow Up Inspection to be conducted.

  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)