Tennyson ymca Kids Club

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Emergency exits and fire drill system are approved by a local Fire Marshal. [CCLR Sec. 22(1)(a)]

  Observation. The fire extinguisher in the modular building has an expired tag..2022. Ensure this extinguisher is serviced and tagged by November 22/23 and send photo to LO

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. At today's inspection the Modular building inside temperature felt cold, air coming out of the ceiling vent was cold and staff and children were observed wearing coats. A small plug-in heater was observed on a table at children's height. The Manager reports that the heating in the building can come on and off. The staff working in the building reports that it is often cold. The heat in the Modular building was a concern at the last Routine in Feb 2022. At today's inspection the 1 toilet in the Aframe building was observed to be out of order. The Manager reports that a piece in the toilet often breaks and that they request the custodian at the school to come and fix.

• 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. Children have a photo on the Epact system but several newly enrolled children do not have the photo printed and attached to the paper Emergency forms. All children require a photo to be printed and attached to the paper Emergency forms. Send written confirmation all addressed by Feb 3/23

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICES / NutritionNon-critical

  Information on the food and drink given to children is made available to parents. [CCLR Sec. 48(6)]

  Observation. Weekly snack menu is not posted in the Licensed rooms. Ensure both buildings have the weekly menu posted for parents.

• 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. Modular Building: The furnace equipment was not able to be inspected today. Cathy Poole will send written confirmation that the furnace is connected and working.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Yellow portable: The furnace equipment and fire alarm/telephone boxes are exposed and has potential risks to children accessing. The cabinets/storage cupboards have chipped paint throughout and does not provide an impervious surface for cleaning. A piece of the wall (gyprock) is ripped open (at East side of activity room by art sink). There is no mop sink in this portable to allow the cleaners to fill cleaning buckets. There is a mop sink in the Modular building.

• 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. Yellow portable: The stairs at the south/west end of the Yellow portable that are the 2nd method of egress have yellow safety tape closing them off. The posts mounting the stairs to the building are loose and the stair case rocks from side to side making them unusable. The wooden boards along the base of the building (crawl space) have broken boards allowing for pests to enter. Access to the Gas shut-off valve is sealed in by a screwed in board.

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

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

  Observation. Yellow Portable: Metal pipes from roofing material observed in activity room. Modular Building: All stairs and ramp area must have non-slip material that is not worn away as observed today. There is a tripping hazard at the top of the ramp area where the wood has worn away.

• 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. Modular Building: The furnace in this building is not working. It was connected to the old school building using an internet connection that is not longer operational.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Emergency exits and fire drill system are approved by a local Fire Marshal. [CCLR Sec. 22(1)(a)]

  Observation. Fire extinguishers in both portables have expired service tags.