Pink And Blue Family Child Care

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Prior to employing staff the manager has met with each person and has obtained the appropriate documentation. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)]

  Observation. The Licensee's assistant's criminal record check was reviewed by VPD. Please note that all CRC must be cleared through the Criminal Records Review Program. This can be achieved via https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/crime-prevention/criminal-record-check.

• 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: *Liquor/alcohol beverages and bottles being stored in a dining cabinet in the main activity space. *Stationary items and lens cleaner stored in the top drawer of the dining cabinet. *Child safety strap appeared broken on bi-fold closet by the entrance. This safety strap requires repair or a replacement. The Licensee informed that children usually do not play near the dining cabinet where liquor bottles and stationary items are being stored. Discussion took place regarding placing a means of safety lock to demonstrate compliance.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Behavioural GuidanceNon-critical

  Behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of each child. [CCLR Sec.51(1)(a)]

  Observation. During the inspection Licensing observed the assistant physically move the children without advanced notice or talking to the child. For example: * a child was sitting on the floor and the assistant put their arms under a child's arm pits and pulled the child to where they wanted the child to sit * a child was laying on the floor and the assistant physically moved the child into a sitting position

• 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 locks on the cupboards in the kitchen and bathroom did not lock. Children had access to cleaning supplies, cutlery, a grater, and other kitchen equipment.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Evidence of compliance with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs has not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(f)]; Character references have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(b)]; Copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person's training and skills have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(d)]; Records of staff's work histories have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(c)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that the Licensee's assistance did not have any documentation other then a criminal record check. The Licensee stated that this assistant would no longer be working in the family child care, and she was looking for another assistant.

• 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 monthly fire drills have been conducted and recorded, however no emergency drill has been conducted.

• STAFFING / First AidNon-critical

  Children do not have immediate access to an employee who holds a valid first aid and CPR certificate described in the regulations. [CCLR Sec. 23(1)(a)]

  Observation. The Licensee's first aid certificate and CPR expired January 5th, 2020