Little Munchkin Daycare - 1319 W 52nd - Group Child Care (Under 36 Months)

• 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 following: 1) The white metal railings and glass railings enclosing the basement stairwell and back deck have extensive algae and dirt build up and are in need of cleaning or power washing. 2) One fence post at the side of the house is loose and leaning over. The post is at risk of falling over and requires to be secured. 3) Once fence board is loose and has an entrapment gap. 4) The wood board enclosing the bottom step of the basement stairs is loose on one end.

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 two sleeping mats that were ripped and not in good repair.

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

  Not enclosed.; Not in good repair.

  Observation. Licensing observed a section of the fence on one side of the house had fallen over. This poses as a hazard as the outdoor play space is not enclosed. This item is not in good repair. Licensing observed a section of the fence to have a rotten section peeling from the fence with an exposed screw. This poses a risk of injury. This item is not in good repair.

• 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. Licensing observed that one child's registration information identified the child as having asthma and requiring an inhaler as needed. Licensing observed no care plan available for this child. Staff were uncertain if the child still used an inhaler. Follow up needed with the child's family on this matter to determine if a care plan is required.

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 raised hearth of a fire place that had been previously covered with fabric and padding on the blunt edges. The blunt edge on the left side of he hearth has become exposed and appeared to be sharp. This poses a risk of injury.

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

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

  Observation. Licensing observed a bottle of Febreze and Listerine located under the sink in the children's washroom. These items were accessible and pose as a hazard.

• 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 some type of shrub had been previously removed from the left side of the outdoor play space along the fence. The stems of the shrubs were sticking out of the ground and appeared to be sharp. This poses a risk of injury if a child were to fall into this area.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry [CCLR Sec. 19(4)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing observed one Educator missing certificate verification. Verification can be obtained here: https://earlychildhoodeducator.gov.bc.ca/Public/CertAndRenewal/Certificate_Validation.aspx Once verification is received, submit a copy to Licensing.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Fridge temperature 0-4'C= good! Licensing observed a bi-fold closet door located in the children's washroom that was unsecured. This poses a risk of finger pinching. Licensing observed blind cords unsecured and accessible in the nap room, children's washroom, and main room. It appeared that some of the blind cords had been secured by being tied in a knot but had slipped and became loose. This poses a risk of entanglement. Licensing observed a large cork board being stored against a wall in the eating area. This poses as a hazard.

• 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 raised hearth of a fire place that had been previously covered with fabric and padding on the blunt edges. Some of the blunt edges on the hearth were observed to be exposed as the padding has worn away over time. This poses a risk of injury.

• 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 gate the was unlocked and accessible from the alley behind the facility. Licensing was informed that the gate is not used by staff or families to enter the facility. The staff informed Licensing that they were unsure how to lock the gate as a key was needed. This poses as a risk as anyone can enter the backyard from the alley way and the gate is accessible by the children. Licensing observed a deck area that the children and staff pass through to access the outdoor play space. Licensing observed broken plastic items, plastic containers, a broken corner cushion, and two containers of ice melter located on the deck. Staff informed Licensing that this area is not used by the children. These items pose as a hazard and are accessible to the children.