Swamp - Group Child Care (School Age)

• 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 to record daily outdoor inspections, however, not kept up to date.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. Several children's files were missing information regarding a medical practitioner.

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. *A wooden table in the outdoor play yard has become water damaged and evidence of black mould can be seen throughout the porous table top.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

  Current policies and procedures are kept as required . [CCLR Sec.56 (1) and CCALA 19]

  Observation. *A television is in use in this facility however there is not a screen time policy in place which is required. (CCFL to send a resource)

• 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. *At the time of inspection CCFL was informed that 5 children had gone over to a neighbouring childcare for Halloween festivities however this was not reflected on the sign in/out form. *A child's registration package was missing immunization information.

• STAFFING / Standards to be maintainedNon-critical

  The licensee has appointed a manager for the community care facility. [CCALA Sec.7(1)(d) Standards to be Maintained]

  Observation. *The manager listed on the current licence is no longer in that role however a new manager has not yet been appointed.

• 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. *An asthma care plan was missing the expiry date and location of the medication. *A seizure care plan lists medication as part of the treatment plan however the medication is only administered at home which makes the action for this care plan unclear.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. *Licensing observed a cord from a CD player that was unsecured and accessible. This poses the risk of entanglement. *Licensing observed disinfectant spray bottles on the counter and cleaning products in an unlocked lower kitchen cupboard that were accessible to children. *Outdoor toys and equipment were observed to be stored inside the facility, reducing the useable play space.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee has written, parental consent to release a child to someone other than the parent. [CCLR Sec. 57(3)(b)]

  Observation. *3 of the observed children's records listed the parents as the sole emergency contacts.