Langara Child Development Centre (GCC-30 mos to School Age)

• NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICES / NutritionNon-critical

  Information on the food and drink given to children is made available to parents. [CCLR Sec. 48(6)]

  Observation. Parents are not informed of the daily snacks served to their child. A discussion was held regarding various ways to inform parents about the snacks served each day.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Furniture, Equipment and FixturesNon-critical

  Furniture or equipment for sleeping is used by only one child at a time, is clean and comfortable, and is appropriate for the size, age and development of the children intended to use it. [CCLR Sec. 15(2)]

  Observation. Some of the nap mats showed signs of wear and tear with ripped corners.

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

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

  Observation. Licensing observed uncovered electrical outlets in the nap rooms and loose electrical cords accessible to children.

• 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 that on one sandbox the enclosure planks had started to rot and splinter.

• 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 the back playground is not being used as the manager stated there may be possible additional repairs needed. This playground is in addition to the designated playground for the 3-5 care program.

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

  Upon agreeing to administer medications, a competent employee is available at all times to administer and document administration of the medications. [CCLR Sec. 53(3)]

  Observation. LO observed that two of the children who have emergency medication on site do not have a parent signed permission form giving staff the authority to administer the medication. An up to date permission form is attached to this report.

• 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. LO observed that one of the children in care has a care plan for administering an inhaler. However, the expiry date is past due. Parent's have informed staff that a new inhaler has been ordered.

• 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. LO observed the back playground. This playground is in addition to the designated playground for the three to five program. Under the playhouse in this play area the ground is eroding and a hole large enough for a child's foot, leg or arm to get caught in has formed.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. The operator has arranged the tiles, the hose has been pulled aside but it is still tangled posing a hazard and the , broken anti slip material has not been replaced.

• 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. This issue continues to be out of compliance.

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

  The medications are not readily accessible to employees. [CCLR Sec. 53(1)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing observed a child's Epi-pen to be administered in case of Anaphylaxis with an expiry date of 7 January 2022

• 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 observed an area with stacked black foam board tiles surrounded by safety tape at children's level, broken anti slip tape on the climber and a tangled hose in the outdoor play space posing hazards.

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

  Loose fill material is not at least 15 cm (6 inches) deep for equipment 1.5 meters (5 feet) in height.

  Observation. Licensing observed the hard surface was showing though the loose fill material in the outdoor space.

• 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)]; 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 reviewed available children's records 5 missing medical practitioner, one missing insurance plan number, 2 missing emergency cards.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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 observed the anti slip cover on the wooden play structure is peeling and breaking.