St. John's Preschool

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / First AidNon-critical

  First aid kits are readily accessible to all employees, including while care is provided away from premises. [CCLR Sec. 23(2)]

  Observation. Licensing observed a first aid kit with minimal supplies. It contained bandages, alcohol wipes, Q-tips and vinyl gloves. A resource "First Aid Kits for Child Care Facilities" is attached to this report.

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 child who attends the afternoon preschool had an Epi Pen on site that expired January 2022.

• 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 Licensing observed outdated Anaphylaxis care plans in place. Licensing observed a ziplock bag containing Benadryl and an Epi pen for one child. Their Epi Pen was expired and their care plan said to administer Benadryl and had no information regarding the Epi Pen. Licensing observed another ziplock bag containing Claritin and an Epi Pen for another child. Their care plan had no information regarding the Epi Pen. A discussion was held that Epinephrine is the first line medication which should be used for the emergency management of a person having a potentially life threatening allergic reaction. Antihistamines (e.g. Benadryl, Claritin) medications should not be used instead of epinephrine for treating anaphylaxis. Centres should have a system to track Epi Pen expiry dates to ensure current medications are in place.