Marpole YMCA Child Care Centre

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. There are areas throughout the indoor space that are showing wear and tear - such as bathroom / walls / baseboards. It is up to staff to ensure the environment is not only easy to clean, but also in good repair.

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

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

  Observation. There is no gate closing off the kitchen area from the room. In the kitchen area, the area under the sink is storage for cleaning supplies which are accessible as the latch is open.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing any notification of a parent, emergency contact or medical health officer made under CCLR section 55 [notification of illness or injury] is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(g)]

  Observation. There are emergency cards available within the room, but these have very limited information. LO was able to review the centre tablet that has children's files. What is the plan if the tablet was not working or available? How would children's files be available in emergent cases. The information in the children's files were complete, with the exception of two children who have emergency contacts who are the same as parent.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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

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

  Observation. LO observed bottles of hand sanitizer stored in an unlocked cabinet in the indoor play space, accessible by children.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  The licensee does not keep a current care plan for each child requiring extra support. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)]

  Observation. Licensing reviewed the emergency care plans and observed an Asthma plan was not obtained and that current information was not obtained.

• 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 a child's toilet in need of repair, a child size rocking chair in the washroom with visible stains on the cover and step stools stained and with visible dirt.

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

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

  Observation. Licensing observed that the door to access the laundry was unlocked giving possible access to cleaning solutions and cleaning equipment posing a hazard to the children in care.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  The licensee does not keep a current care plan for each child requiring extra support. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)]

  Observation. Licensing reviewed the emergency care plans and observed the plans had not been updated with current information.

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 wood chips in the outdoor playground appeared to be insufficient to provide adequate protective surfacing. In addition a garbage container appeared to be dusty, soiled and the lid was leaning to the side. Licensing observed a loose hook intended to secure a window blind cord in the gross motor room