Pooh Corner Daycare

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

  Not in good repair.

  Observation. Licensing observed the following: - The two wooden garden bridges require some repairs. One bridge, located next to the sandbox, has exposed nails and a broken wooden plank. - The other bridge has a significant gap on the side, due to a low level of woodchips. - The sandbox sand level appears to be low. - The overall woodchip coverage appears to be low. The Manager has confirmed that the necessary repairs and replenishments will be addressed by the beginning of the summer.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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

  Not in good repair.

  Observation. Licensing observed that the outdoor space was showing wear and tear, particularly in the wooden features and play structures that pose a safety hazard to the children: - Sharp splinters on the tree stump - Sharp splinters around some tree logs - Wooden plank at the bottom of the slide found to be damaged - One tree log against to the fence has exposed nails that needs immediate attention The sandbox supply level appears to be low; it's exposed to the underlying landscape. This could pose a risk of injury as children attempt shoveling.

• 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. The expiry date on both a child's epi-pen (March 2024) and the child's puffer (February 2024) has expired.

• 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. Paint on the gate at the entrance to the facility is in need of repainting. Staff continue to monitor the large climber for areas of wood rot.

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)]

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing observed the following: * a key in a door knob lock and the door leading downstairs from the main level of the facility left ajar. This door opens immediately to a steep stairway and with no other barrier in place * single-use hand towels and liquid hand soap in place at hand sinks * fridge temperature = 3'C - good! (as observed by LO-IT RC) * soap / water spray bottles available for cleaning surfaces prior to disinfecting them * bleach / water spray bottles available for disinfecting surfaces

• 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 paint chipping on several surfaces in the program, including window sills, shelves and wood panels covering the heat radiator.

• 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 that the sand play area is lacking in its amount of sand available. Educators informed Licensing that a refill is scheduled prior to the summer months. Licensing observed areas of wood rot on the large climber in the outside play space. Some of the wooden pickets on the elevated level were showing signs of rot and also on the stairs leading up to the elevated platform.

• 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. A fence post, cut close to the ground, was observed located protruding in the top portion of the outside play space. Discussion occurred specific to a gate and fencing. Licensing requests a written plan regarding this.

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

  Ground Surfacing: The depth of loose fill material (protective surfacing) meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of the Standard of Practice. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. Licensing observed the depth of the loose fill material - protective surfacing - measuring less than 6 inches. Until such time additional loose fill can be in place, Licensing was informed that staff will rake / sweep the material from the outside perimeters to the high impact areas.

• 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 that an Educator's and an Assistant's certificates had not been verified via the ECE Registry on-line system.

• STAFFING / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

  The licensee keeps current records of each employee as required under Sec. 19(1). [CCLR Sec.56(b)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that several documents were not included in the personnel files of employees, including records of work history (ie resumes), immunization status', references and criminal record check clearances. This includes an employee who is hired to teach yoga and music to the children.

• 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 are documented demonstrating their occurrence. An annual emergency preparedness drill has not occurred during the last 12 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. Some of the outdoor elements are aging and being monitored by staff, manager and handy person. Manager reported that sand will be replenished in the spring. (Noted the current supply is low.) Both play structures and other wood elements will be pressure washed come the spring. Staff and manager are monitoring and replacing wood planks etc as they rot. We discussed how as the wood chips away over time the nails lift or become exposed. Manager will attend to any exposed nails and continue to monitor. Parts of the stairs from the deck to the playground have been replaced. Noted the enclosed stringer on the left hand side of the steps going down is showing rot and softer patches. Replacement should be planned for in the near future. We noted one especially soft plank in the floor board of the 3-5 play structure. See below.