Little Doodles Family Child Care

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 the following: 1) The door to the laundry room / closet was unsecured. The means of securing the door and preventing child access was flimsy. 2) The door to the master bedroom was unsecured. The master bedroom was cluttered and unsafe.

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

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

  Observation. Licensing observed the following: 1) Tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, etc. in an unlocked kitchen drawer. 2) Uncovered electrical outlets in the hallway across the bathroom and in the main activity space beside the kitchen counter.

• 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. The gates on the side of the house and stairs to the basement were unlocked. The gate on the side of the house was left wide open. The Licensee stated that the basement tenant leaves the gates unsecured. The Licensee stated they check the gates when they go outside to play. Licensing observed a table against the fence located beside steps leading to the garage. A child could easily climb from the steps on top of the table and over the fence.

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

  Maintenance of Equipment: Thorough inspections of the outdoor play space are conducted regularly. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space] (13)

  Observation. The Licensee does not conduct and record outdoor play space inspections. The Director of Licensing Standards of Practice requires the following: Thorough daily, monthly and annual inspection programs must be performed regularly. Checklists will assist in reminding staff of the types of checks to be performed and in ensuring that proper maintenance and repair are completed. Daily: check the play space for garbage, broken glass, animal feces and other hazardous items. Monthly: check the play space in greater detail, including a check of the landscaping and fencing and overall condition of equipment to ensure that they do not pose any hazards to children. Annually: conduct a detailed audit of the play space, landscaping, and all equipment.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Emergency exits and fire drill system are approved by a local Fire Marshal. [CCLR Sec. 22(1)(a)]

  Observation. The fire extinguisher has not been inspected and tested annually by an authorized fire protection professional as required by BC fire Code Section 6.2.

• 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 that some of the emergency food supplies were expired.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(c)]

  Observation. The Licensee is chronically non compliant with keeping attendance records. Please be advise that further failure to keep attendance records may result in progressive compliance.

• 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. Licensing observed that blankets and sheets were stored on top of each other in a manner they were touching.

• 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 top of a metal basketball hoop tied to the fence with a bungee cord. The base of the hoop was missing. The bungee cord broke leaving the large metal hoop unsecured.

• 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. One child in care has developed an Anaphylaxis allergy. The Licensee had a valid Epi Pen on site but did not have an Anaphylaxis care plan in place.

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. The uneven concrete in the backyard has been addressed. Licensing walked around the side of the home into the backyard to see if the children were outside. Licensing observed that the gate latch was falling off as the screws were loose into broken wood.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]

  Observation. Licensing observed that very sporadic attendance records were kept. The Licensee acknowledged they do not keep accurate daily attendance records.

• 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. On April 21, Licensing observed that some of the paved concrete was uneven with large cracks. This has the potential to be a serious tripping hazard. This item remains outstanding. The Licensee stated they would address this during the Christmas break.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(c)]

• 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. On April 21, Licensing observed that some of the paved concrete was uneven with large cracks. This has the potential to be a serious tripping hazard. This item remains outstanding. Licensing observed that the gate on the side of the house was wide open. This gate leads to 10th Avenue. The Licensee stated they check the gate before heading outside.

• 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 in the outdoor playground: - A garbage can with standing water - A spray bottle with several months old soap solution - Mushrooms - Clutter under the deck stairs - Dirty toys and materials in the planters attached to the garage.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

  There is current log of minor incidents, illnesses and unexpected events, that did not require medical attention and were not reportable incidents described in Schedule H. [CCLR Sec. 56(1)(f)]

  Observation. No log book of minor incidents was kept.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(c)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that very sporadic attendance records were kept. The Licensee acknowledged they do not keep accurate daily attendance records.

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  The emergency plan is not practiced at least once each year. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(c)]; Fire drills are not practiced at least once each month. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)]

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing observed the following: * the kitchen counters appeared to be cluttered with a variety of items such as dishes, food and papers. The Licensee was preparing food on the counters. * a platter on the counter that contained fruit, also had other items such as electrical plugs, cords, receipts, pieces of paper, pens, markers, and paperclips. * the potty the children are using was not cleaned and sanitized.

• 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. Licensing observed that the children's mats were laid out on the floor with the sheets on touching one another. The Licensee's stated that one of the children that attends before and afterschool likes to play with them and build forts.

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

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

  Observation. Licensing observed wires and phone charging cords accessible to the children in the play area. Licensing also observed an orange electric cord across part of the the outdoor area.

• 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 the gate on the deck has a large gap between the bottom of the gate and the deck. The gates in the garden are no longer closing and the latches on the gates are no longer working and need of repairing. Licensing also observed that some of the paved concrete was uneven with large cracks. This has the potential to be a serious tripping hazard.

• 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: * the outdoor play area appeared cluttered with toys and some of the toys are in accessible to the children. * the play equipment and toys in the outdoor play area appeared dirty and in need of a clean. Licensing recommends power washing the toys and equipment. * the strollers were rusty, dirty and one had a wheel that was broken. These were accessible to the children. * the rubber mats in the outdoor play area were uneven and had pooling water.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

  There is current log of minor incidents, illnesses and unexpected events, that did not require medical attention and were not reportable incidents described in Schedule H. [CCLR Sec. 56(1)(f)]

  Observation. The Licensee showed Licensing a communication book , however there was no documentation since 2020.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(c)]

  Observation. The Licensee was unable to show daily attendance records for the children in care.

• 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. Licensing observed that the last fire drill conducted and recorded was February 2023. Licensing did not observe that an emergency drill had been conducted or recorded.

• 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 that the hot water was hotter then 49 degrees Celsius. The Licensee stated they had just replaced the hot water tank.

• 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 the gate on the deck was in bad repair, it no longer closes and latches, the wood is starting to splinter in some areas and there are nails that are accessible to the children. Licensing also observed that the stairs and railings are also in bad repair. Some areas the wood is rotting and the splintering, the railings are loose and the rubber on the stairs is pealing off in numerous places.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

  There is current log of minor incidents, illnesses and unexpected events, that did not require medical attention and were not reportable incidents described in Schedule H. [CCLR Sec. 56(1)(f)]

  Observation. The Licensee was unable to locate a log book.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(c)]

  Observation. Licensing observed the last time attendance was completed was May 4th, 2022

• STAFFING / Additional criminal record checksNon-critical

  All persons over the age of 12 that are ordinarily present on the premises while children are present are of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for each person. [CCLR Sec 20]

  Observation. The Licensee's adult child lives in the home and does not have a current criminal record check.

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Staff are trained in the implementation of the fire drill system and the emergency plan, including the use of any equipment noted in the fire drill system and emergency plan. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that the fire extinguisher requires servicing.

• 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. The gates at the top of the stairs is no longer working well. It is sticking and very hard to close/open. Please ensure that the gate is non-climbable

• STAFFING / Additional criminal record checksNon-critical

  All persons over the age of 12 that are ordinarily present on the premises while children are present are of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for each person. [CCLR Sec 20]

  Observation. The Licensee's adult child lives in the home when not attending University.