Owl at the Barn (0-3 GDC)

• 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: - Bottom of the climbing structure showing signs of rotting wood. This item has been noted outstanding from the 2024 routine inspection. - Wooden stumps around the garden bed, sand box, and covered structure showing signs of rotting wood. This item has been noted outstanding from the 2024 routine inspection. - Wooden bridge has a panel that is loose, and wood rotting. This poses an entrapment and tripping hazard. This item has been noted outstanding from the 2023 routine inspection. Manager informs that the work orders are sent in, and has still not heard any responses to when repairs will take place.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(d)]; A record for each child containing the name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing observed one child to be missing medical practitioner's information, and medical insurance information.

• 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: - bottom of the climbing structure showing signs of rotting wood - wooden shingle on the side of the building is broken and loose. - wooden stumps around garden bed, sand box, and covered structure showing signs of rotting wood - Wooden bridge has a panel that is loose, which can be a potential tripping hazard Staff inform that work orders have already been submitted, but has not heard any response to when the repairs will take place.

• 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 sleep cots to be stored stacked up, with bed sheets that are touching while stored.

• 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. *An epi-pen required for child with a life threatening allergy was not stored in the I/T room where the child is registered but was located in the 3-5 room. The epi-pen also did not have a prescription label identifying who it belonged to.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. *Upon arrival CCFL observed unsecured teacher's belongings both on the floor in front of and inside an unlocked wooden cabinet. Teacher's belongings may contain items hazardous to children such as medications. *String lights underneath the stairs were not securely attached creating possible risk of entanglement. *A metal magnet board attached to the wall behind the door is developing sharp rusty corners. *An unlabelled spray bottle containing unknown liquid for cleaning was left on the counter edge within children's reach.

• 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. *A tire swing is hung in such a way that it bangs quite heavily into the side of the tree. This creates possibility of injury should a child's limb get caught/crushed between the tire and tree trunk. *There is a rotten plank on the small curved wooden bridge creating risk of foot entrapment. *A clear easel has become loose from the bottom of the frame making it unstable.

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

  Ground Surfacing: Equipment is not installed over concrete, asphalt or other hard surfaces. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. *A portable a-frame climber was positioned on the cement with no resilient ground cover beneath.

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. *A bifold door in the nap room is broken creating a sharp point at the bottom where a child could possibly bang their head.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee has written, parental consent to release a child to someone other than the parent. [CCLR Sec. 57(3)(b)]

  Observation. *The emergency contacts are not always consistent with "person's authorized to pick up" on the long registration forms and emergency consent cards.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. *Licensing observed a loose and accessible cord from the star lights in the main play room. *There is a loose and accessible cord hanging down from the CD player in the nap room. *The lower kitchen cupboard was unsecured allowing children access to cleaning products.

• 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 large mirror on the wall in the nap room that does not appear to be made of tempered glass. *There is insufficient resilient surfacing beneath the wooden slide in the main playroom.