Saw-whet Child Care Centre - Group Child Care (30 Months to School Age)

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGSafe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Design: For prevention of entrapment, spaces (i.e., holes or openings) are smaller than 9 cm (3.5 inches) or larger than 23 cm (9 inches). [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. A gap measures 8 inches underneath one section of fencing. Staff inform that there has been a work order put in for sand, which should help fill up the gap.

• RECORDS AND REPORTINGRecords For Each ChildNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing observed one child to be missing information on immunization status.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROLPhysical Requirements of FacilityNon-critical

  There is a diaper changing area that is adjacent to a wash basin, that is located away from the food preparation area, and that has a covered container for soiled clothing. [CCLR Sec. 14(4)]

  Observation. *There is no covered container for soiled diapers in the washroom.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGHazardous Objects and SubstancesNon-critical

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

  Observation. *A large open tub of laundry soap was observed on the top shelf of a low cupboard in the children's washroom. CCFL has a concern that should a child pull the accessible tub handle it could topple onto a child's head potentially harming them due to the weight and potential of powdered soap in their eyes.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGSafe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Ground Surfacing: Equipment is not installed over concrete, asphalt or other hard surfaces. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. *A temporary trapeze has been set up between 2 trees that features rungs to hang from as well as one ladder. The ladder portion exceeds 5 feet at the top which provides a risk of injury should a child fall to the ground below.

• RECORDS AND REPORTINGRecords For Each ChildNon-critical

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

  Observation. *In many cases the children's parents and/or emergency contacts are not consistent or are not written onto the registration form as persons authorized to pick the child up.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGPlay 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 a piece of board taped over an outside window. The Manager reports that the outer glazing had cracked (the interior is fine) and that a work order has been put in to fix this item. *The sand in the sandbox has eroded from the side of the building exposing landscape fabric and sharp plastic construction material.

• RECORDS AND REPORTINGRecords For Each ChildNon-critical

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

  Observation. *Licensing observed 3 of the children's records that did not have care card numbers.