Kids In General Child Development Centre - Group Child Care (30 Months to School Age)

• 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. In the Bumblebee room, Licensing was unable to locate one child's medication (i.e. inhaler). When asked, an educator informed that this child has discontinued using an inhaler therefore an inhaler was not kept on site. A discussion took place regarding obtaining the medication if this child requires an inhaler while in care. Educators will follow up with the parents to clarify.

• 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 following: *Blue Heron Room -broken Venetian window blinds in the reading corner (leading to the outdoor space) -Under sink cabinet with a broken cabinet pull/handle. *Children's bathroom -inconsistent calking around the toilets -inconsistent calking around the sinks. -the far left sink appeared to be rusty.

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

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

  Observation. In the Blue Heron Room, Licensing observed tools being stored in the unlocked under sink cabinet (with a broken handle).

• 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 observed a wooden owl decoy being taped and placed on top of the pergola in the outdoor space. When asked, staff informed that this owl was dive bombed by a crow and fell off the pergola. Discussion took place regarding having a permanent means of securing the owl.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  For each child requiring extra support, the licensee keeps a current care plan showing the required information. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)(2)]

  Observation. In the Bumblebee room, Licensing observed one care plan that lacked information such as: *Medication expiry date *Location of medication

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 observed in the Bumble Bee room that the material on the couch was torn.

• 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. Licensing observed the following on the playground: * one of the pedals was missing on one of the yellow trikes * some wooden planks under the wooden play structure were rotten * the woodchips appear to need replenishing

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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

  Ground Surfacing: The depth of loose fill material (protective surfacing) meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of the Standard of Practice. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. CCFL observed that the sand and wood chips require replenishing.