Kittiwake Group Day Care

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(d)]

  Observation. Licensing observed one child to be missing medical practitioner information.

• 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. A log is available, however, not recorded daily.

• STAFFING / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

  The licensee keeps current records of each employee as required under Sec. 19(1). [CCLR Sec.56(b)]

  Observation. Licensing observed one criminal record check to be expired for staff. An application has been submitted, and waiting to be processed.

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Implementation of the fire drill system is practiced at least once each month, and implementation of the emergency plan is practiced at least once each year. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)(c)]

  Observation. Last fire drill recorded in September 2024. Staff inform that one was practiced in October, however not recorded. November drill was not completed, with plans to implement one this week. The emergency drill was practiced in June 2024.

• 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 observed one child's medication to have expired. Staff informed that the family has already been notified, and is in the process of obtaining new medication.

• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL / Physical Requirements of FacilityNon-critical

  There is a diaper changing area that is adjacent to a wash basin, that is located away from the food preparation area, and that has a covered container for soiled clothing. [CCLR Sec. 14(4)]

  Observation. *The container for soiled diapers does not have a lid.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. *CCFL observed the sleeping mats were stored in individual slots, however the sheets were touching on the outer edge which is not hygienic. *A build up of art materials was observed on the atelier kitchen sink which poses the risk of a tipping hazard.

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. *Fire drills have not been practiced or documented since September 2022. *An earthquake drill was conducted in October 2022.

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 hose attached to the length of the fence by zip ties has a created a possible entanglement hazard where it connects through the roof of the children's playhouse. *CCFL observed a loose and unsecured blind chain in the children's nap/gross motor room. This poses an entanglement hazard.

No violations recorded at this inspection.