Sandpiper - Group Child Care (30 Months to School Age)

• 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 two children's files to be missing information including medical insurance information and medical practitioner information.

• 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 child's medication is expired.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  For each child requiring extra support, the licensee keeps a current care plan showing the required information. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)(2)]

  Observation. Expiry date noted on a care plan inconsistent with the expiry date on the medication. It is recommended that a new form is filled out for both care plans, instead of crossing out and writing on the same form, in order to provide clarity. Information on care plans should be reviewed annually, as symptoms may change, medication may require updating, as well as family/physician instructions.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Safe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Maintenance of Equipment: A log is kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. A log is available, however not kept up to date, with the last entry recorded to be January 2025.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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

  Ground Surfacing: The playground surface is free of standing water and debris. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. Licensing observed a large white plastic tub in the playground used to store loose parts and pipes for outdoor play. The tub contained sand, fallen leaves, and still water from collected rain.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  For each child requiring extra support, the licensee keeps a current care plan showing the required information. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)(2)]

  Observation. Licensing observed 2 medical care plans that were incomplete with required information.

• 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)]

  Observation. Licensing observed 2 children missing emergency contacts.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. *An iron was observed on the edge of the atelier counter which poses the possibility of tipping. *The icicle sting lights on the indoor climber are not secure creating the possibility of entrapment. *The storage room was unlocked allowing children access to tools and tipping hazards. *There is a broken toilet tank lid being loosely held together by duct tape.

• 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. *CCFL observed 2 couch like cushions in use in the play yard that had become wet and mouldy.

• 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 large wardrobe in the main play room was observed to be unsecured. The wall anchors were attached to the wardrobe but not to the wall. This is a tipping hazard. *A tall shelf in the main play room was unsecured and appeared to be quite wobbly. *A large dresser in the main playroom is not secured to the wall and poses a tipping hazard should a child pull out the drawers and attempt to climb.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. *Several loose and accessible cords were observed throughout the facility. CCFL observed light table and cell phone cords in the nap room as well as the cord for the hepa filter to be unsecured. These loose cords pose the possibility of entanglement.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. *A child tripped into a pothole concealed located in the children's play yard resulting in injury requiring medical attention.

No violations recorded at this inspection.