Learning Tree

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

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

  Observation. Medications associated with an anaphylactic care plan were expired. Medication for an asthmatic care plan included one valid and one expired medication.

• 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 following in the outdoor play area: - The wooden play structure has deteriorating wood at the base of the structure. - Loose and missing climbing holds observed on the play structure wooden climbing wall, creating a potential fall hazard. - A deteriorating wooden log along the children’s pathway that children walk and balance on.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  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)]

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

  Not free from hazards.; Not in good repair.

  Observation. Licensing observed the following: * a wooden play structure in the outdoor play area has deteriorating wood on the climbing section. * a deteriorating wooden log along children's pathway with crumbling wood and an exposed screw. * loose climbing holds on wooden play structure which could detach, creating a potential fall hazard. * metal mesh with a jagged edge detaching from the building siding, posing a potential risk of injury.

• 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 reviewed the emergency preparedness supplies and did not observe any food or water. A discussion occurred with the Manager, who indicated that the facility had recently discarded the expired food and water, and that new supplies are currently on order.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

  Medications are not accessible to children. [CCLR Sec. 53(2)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that one medication has been expired in April 2024.

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing observed that fire drills have not been practiced on a monthly basis. The last fire drill was practiced and recorded in February.

• CD OutbreaksNon-critical

  Outbreak procedures established and in place

  Observation. > Outbreak procedures (e.g. BC CDC Managing Gastroenteritis Outbreaks or Sneezes and Diseases) are not established.

• Housekeeping and MaintenanceNon-critical

  Spill kit contents readily available with instructions for the clean up of body fluid and blood (Recommendation).

  Observation. > No spill kit prepared.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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. As noted in a prior inspection, areas of the outdoor play space have wood that is rotting and needing replacement. Work to replace some of the aging wood features will be underway soon. During demolition and construction, the playground will be inaccessible to the children (for approximately 3 weeks). The Manager of the facility will develop a plan for use of a nearby park for outdoor play.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing any special instruction respecting the childs diet, medication, participation in a program of activities, or other matter relevant to the childs care that is given by the childs parent to the licensee and agreed to by the licensee is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(h)]

  Observation. One child has asthma medication, but no written plan for when and how the medication should be administered.