Quadra Child Care Centre

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]

  Observation. Licensing observed 2 children to be missing an emergency contact that is not the parent. Licensing also observed information such as medical insurance information, and emergency contact information that were available in the main registration files, but not on the emergency cards that are brought off site. While not in contravention, it is recommended for this information to be consistent between files, to provide easy access, specifically while off premises.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. One Epi-pen was not on site during the inspection for a child with life threatening allergies.

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

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

  Observation. Manager informs that an abundance of vines are stretching over from the green space on the other side of the playground fence, belonging to the City. These plants have a small berry that resembles blueberries, but are not edible. Manager provides supervision and education to children in order to prevent accidental consumption, while trimming when they can. Since it was observed to be overgrown at the time of inspection, a conversation was had in regards to the potential of scheduling a routine maintenance trim, in order to prevent potential health and safety risk.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  There is an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency. [CCLR Sec. 22(1)(b)]

  Observation. Emergency supplies are available, however, food items have expired.

• 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 area and wooden logs around the sandbox beneath the deck appear to have suffered water damage and ongoing leaking into the sandbox itself creating concerns of deteriorating logs (splinters), soft rot and mildew. *During today's visit water was observed to be spraying out and could be heard gurgling from outside / beneath the building under where the kitchen sink is located creating concern of flooding and rot / mildew beneath the building.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. *CCFL observed a few loose and accessible cords; the cord from the hepa filter, the cord from the owl aromatherapy vaporizer and an orange extension cord hanging down from the back deck outside. These loose cords pose the possibility of entanglement. *A backpack containing the personal items of one of the educators was observed in an unlocked cabinet at children's level in the dramatic play area (housekeeping). Personal belongings may contain hazardous items such as medications.

• 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. *There is a rotten wooden board on the top platform of the play structure above the slatted climbing wall. This area is slated for repair in the near future and is temporarily blocked off from use by a piece of yellow caution tape.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  There is an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency. [CCLR Sec. 22(1)(b)]

  Observation. *There are emergency preparedness supplies, however most of the food in the bins was expired.

• 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. *One child's records do not list any emergency contacts or alternate pick up people.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. *Licensing observed loose and unsecured cords near the aquarium in the main activity room. This is an entanglement hazard. *Several fans located throughout the facility were observed to have screens large enough for a finger to poke through.

• 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. *Licensing observed rotting stumps throughout the entire outdoor play yard. *The blackberry bushes are overgrown around the railing on one of the stairs/platforms. *The Manager reports that there were atypical issues with drainage and flooding this past year which has eroded away much of the earth around the tree roots and stairs on the hill. The result is that the steps are now too high for children and the earth has become hard-packed beneath making the area risky for falls. In wet weather the area is not useable and the Manager has described the area as a "waterfall".

• 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. *The "shake-out" earthquake drill has been practiced twice in the past year. *The Manager reports that monthly fire drills have not been being conducted because the elementary school has ceased practicing fire drills. In the past, the childcare facility participated in fire drills that were cued by the school.