Sandy's Family Child Care

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records Must Be AvailableNon-critical

  The licensee is able to produce records on demand to Licensing. [CCLR Sec. 59(c)]

  Observation. Licensing was unable to review the Licensee's documentation to assess compliance. (i.e. RA certificate)

• 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 was informed that the monthly fire drill and the annual emergency drill are conducted and documented in their daily attendance sheet. However Licensing was unable to review this information at the time of inspection. A discussion was held about posting a record of each drill to demonstrate compliance. Licensing will provide a resource.

• 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. Licensing was unable to locate the following documentation: *Criminal record checks that accounts for both the Licensee and a family member. *Responsible Adult certificate. *a record of the Licensee's work history/ resume. *Immunization status for the Licensee.

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)]

  Observation. The suite is a purpose built family child care unit situated within a housing co-op. The physical environment continues to show wear and tear and its age. The following repairs were noted as requiring attention during the May 2022 routine inspection. Timelines have been extended to allow for more time for the repairs to take place. See timelines below. In addition discussed options for securing the sliding bifold doors. The previous locking mechanisms were not working so the Licensee took them off. They have not been replaced.

• 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. Reviewed the contents of the emergency supplies. Licensee confirmed what we observed, that the water and food has expired. Licensee stated she was aware prior to this inspection and had plans to replace those items. CCFL will forward a list of suppliers at the Licensee's request.

• 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. Licensee has demonstrated compliance with keeping a log of daily inspections in the past by indicating PC on her calendar. While the Licensee conducts thorough daily inspections (e.g. Licensee showed us a container for picking up needles), the practice of writing them down has lapsed. Licensee committed to return to keeping a log of playground inspections.

• 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. Licensee has demonstrated compliance with conducting and recording monthly fire drills in the past. Licensee stated she has not done so in a few months but committed to getting back on track with emergency drills.

• 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. See Opening Comments

• 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 suite is a purpose built family child care unit situated within a housing co-op. The physical environment is showing signs of age, wear and tear. Licensee reported the fridge and stove require replacement and she is negotiating timing with the co-op. The washer and dryer are also due for repair and she has work orders in for both.

No violations recorded at this inspection.