Summer Of '73 Daycare - Group Child Care (30 Months to School Age)

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  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 one child to be missing medical insurance information.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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 one child's medical care plan to be missing required information.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing observed several children to be missing medical practitioner information, and one child to be missing an emergency contact that is not the parent. Facility has transitioned into an electronic system for children's records, which can sometimes be missing information that is available in the main files at the office. Licensing recommends transferring all required information from the main files at the head office, to the files accessed by Educators at the facility in order to provide consistency.

• 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. Licensing observed sand to be spilling out onto the walkway and wooden bridge area next to the sandbox. The walkway and bridge has become slippery from sand build up. Licensing recommends a higher barrier around the edge on the side to keep the sand inside the sandbox, or regular thorough cleaning to prevent the running path/bridge from becoming slippery.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing observed that one child was missing medical insurance information on file.

• 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. Fire drills have been implemented and recorded monthly. The emergency drill has not been practiced within the past 12 months.

• 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. *A child with a care plan for asthma did not have the indicated medication on site at the time of CCFL's visit. The manager indicated the inhaler had expired and the family was in the process of obtaining a new one.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. *CCFL observed steps up to a small loft that is positioned directly at the height of a window that opens fully at a child's waist level. This item first found out of compliance on February 22, 2022. *A loose and unsecured cord from a table lamp was observed next to the kitchen area. *A carpet in the main activity area is curling up and fraying on one corner creating a tripping hazard.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Play 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. *The big wooden climber has already been closed off on one side due to a hazard, however during today's visit an additional hazard was observed in the form of a hole in one of the platforms. It appears a tree used to come through the hole but this has been broken/worn away leaving only a foot sized gap which poses a risk of entrapment.

• 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 a wooden easel propped up under the covered area outside that has severe water damage resulting in black mould.

• 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. *A care plan was observed but was missing symptoms, expiry date and location of medication.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

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

  Observation. *CCFL observed 2 of the children's files were missing care card numbers.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. *CCFL observed steps up to a small loft that is positioned directly at the height of a window that opens fully. *A wooden triangle climber in the nap room has 2 ropes attached that were observed to be loose and within a child's reach. The ropes are secured at either end creating a loop that could pose an entanglement hazard. *A string of lights in the illness isolation area was observed to be loose and unsecured creating a possible entanglement hazard. *CCFL did not observe a fridge thermometer. The fridge must be kept at a temperature of 4 degrees Celsius or less.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Hazardous Objects and SubstancesNon-critical

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

  Observation. *A leaf blower was observed to be accessible to children on the kitchen window ledge. *A tub of laundry powder was observed to be accessible to children on the bathroom floor just under the cabinet.

• 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. *A hose in the outdoor play yard was observed to be loose and accessible creating a possible entanglement hazard. *A broken metal beach umbrella was in use by the fence in the outdoor play yard. *A portion of the wooden climber is broken creating an entrapment hazard in the floor of one of the decks. *The broken portion of the climber has been blocked off from use with a piece of tape and paper sign. This is not an adequate barrier.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

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

  Observation. *2 of the children's files did not contain care card numbers.