Renfrew Park Community Centre Preschool

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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

  The licence is displayed in a prominent place in the facility, including any terms or conditions of the licence, and including the name of the manager. [CCLR Sec. 11(1)(2); CCALA Sec.7(c)]

  Observation. Licensing observed the Community Care Facility License to be posted inside a storage door. A conversation was had with the Manager reminding that the License must be displayed in a prominent place in the facility.

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

  Maintenance of Equipment: Thorough inspections of the outdoor play space are conducted regularly. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space] (13)

  Observation. A current record of inspections were not available, and a history of outdoor inspections could not be located. Manager informed that they only perform these outdoor inspections when going to the playground which they have not been using due to inadequate sand. A discussion was had with the Manager regarding the documentation of outdoor checks, including the field if used, the playground, and noting that they went out for a nature walk if that was the alternative for the day.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

  Current policies and procedures are kept as required . [CCLR Sec.56 (1) and CCALA 19]

  Observation. Licensing Officer and Manager could not locate a Screen Time Policy during the inspection.

• PROGRAM / Program of activitiesNon-critical

  Each child is provided with daily outdoor play periods unless weather conditions make it unreasonable to do so. [CCLR Sec.44(3)]

  Observation. Licensing observed children to have gross motor play in a room located inside the community centre. A discussion was had with the Manager in regards to the importance of having daily outdoor play time unless weather conditions make it unreasonable to do so. There is an outdoor playground, and a large grassy field that could be utilized for this purpose, along with some nature walks.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  The licensee records compliance with the care plan of a child requiring extra support for all applicable aspects of care. [CCLR Sec. 58(3)]

  Observation. Licensing observed one child to have an individual care plan requiring extra support. A discussion was had with the Manager in regards to how the compliance of a care plan can be recorded on a regular basis, and the importance of this documentation to benefit the child in care.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing noted the program was equipped with spray bottles containing water and sanitizer. Licensee stated that sanitizer(bleach)is done daily. It was discussed that a surface cannot be properly sanitized until it has first been thoroughly cleaned. To Clean, remove the visible soiling by wiping up with a clean cloth, wetted with a mixture of warm water and a little household cleaning detergent. To Sanitize, spray with a mixture of household bleach and water. Resources attached Liquid soap and paper towels provided. Licensing observed 2 tower fans were in use/ plugged electrical cords were accessible to children, unsecured.

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Fire drills are not practiced at least once each month. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)]

  Observation. No fire drills practiced and recorded for September 2022/ past records were not available for Licensing review.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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)(b)]; 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. Documentation was missing for one person, regularly present at the facility.