Mole Hill YMCA 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. Two carpets located on the second floor that the corners of these carpets are curling up, which is creating a tripping hazard.

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

  Not free from hazards.; Not in good repair.

  Observation. Licensing observed: - a wood stump next to the garden area has been rotten and in poor condition with edges that have crumbled significantly. - the sandbox supply level appears appears to be low.

• 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. Licensing observed one medication past its expiry date.

• 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 broken downspout pipe elbow with exposed edges in the outdoor covered area. This downspout elbow is no longer in good repair and is free from hazards.

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

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

  Observation. Licensing observed a storage room, located adjacent to the children’s bathroom, left unlocked where cleaning supplies and chemicals are being stored.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• LICENSING / Posting and Advertising of License and CertificateNon-critical

  The certificates, or copies of certificates, of early childhood educators and assistants are prominently displayed in the facility. [CCLR 11(4)]

  Observation. Licensing observed copies of two Educators' certificates not displayed in the facility.

• 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: * a slow drain at the left hand sink in the children's downstairs bathroom * carpets are showing wear (Manager informed that new ones have been ordered.) * home-living furniture is showing wear (Manager informed that new ones have been ordered.) * roller blinds located in a room where children rest / sleep do not roll-up (Manager informed that they will be repaired.) * the restrictor is broken on the upstairs bathroom window (Manager informed that it will be repaired.) Licensing recommends that a janitor's closet is reorganized so as to address the number of items stored and have access to the janitor's tub.

• 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: * door unlocked to a storage area located adjacent to the children's bathroom - items stored in the area = sharps container, fluorescent tubes, cleaning chemicals (addressed during the inspection) * dishwashing detergent and plastic bags stored under the kitchen sink in the cupboard which was unlocked (addressed during the inspection) * black garbage bag located under the upstairs bathroom sink (addressed during the inspection) * electrical cords stored in an accessible cupboard in a room where children rest / sleep * blind cord not anchored and is accessible by way of a children's arm chair positioned underneath

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

  Design: For prevention of entrapment, spaces (i.e., holes or openings) are smaller than 9 cm (3.5 inches) or larger than 23 cm (9 inches). [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. Licensing observed a piece of wood in place to stabilize the fencing / gate system located in the back yard. The placement of the wood has created a potential entrapment hazard in that it measures approximately 5.5 inches.

• 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. The facility is aging and areas of the indoor environment are showing wear and in need of attention: * Patch and paint over the tears and chips in dry wall/wall paper

• 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 outside that the paint on the green play house was chipped and flaking off in many places.

• 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 fire drills are being practiced and recorded once per month, however the yearly emergency drill has not been practiced since October 2021.

• 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. The facility is aging and areas of the indoor environment are showing wear and in need of attention: * Patch and paint over the tears and chips in dry wall/wall paper * The brown carpet with circles in the upstairs nap room is fraying * A portion of the melamine surfacing in the upstairs washroom is coming away from the counter * One of the toilet seats in the downstairs bathroom is chipped

No violations recorded at this inspection.