The Mark Children's Centre - Toddler Program - Group Child Care (Under 36 Months)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL / Health and HygieneNon-critical

  There is an established program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene. [CCLR Sec. 46(1)]

  Observation. Licensing observed an Educator wearing disposable gloves coming out of the bathroom with a child. The Educator then poured a glass of milk for the child while wearing the same gloves. Licensing asked about the gloves and was informed that the Educator had worn them while helping a child wash their hands. Licensing informed of the concern of cross contamination considering the Educator's continued wearing of the gloves after a hand washing routine in the bathroom followed by the serving of a drink for the child. In response, the Educator removed the gloves as well as the glass of milk. Another Educator informed that they would give the child another cup of milk while the other Educator returned to the bathroom to wash their hands. This observation was discussed with the Manager during the inspection.

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

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

  Observation. Licensing observed the door to the laundry room left open. A bleach bottle was observed accessible on the counter. In response, an Educator closed the laundry room door. Licensing observed a baby monitor in use in the nap room and located on a low shelving unit - the monitor's cord was accessible to children. An Educator was present in the room with children who were sleeping. A discussion occurred with another Educator as to whether Educators are always present in the nap room when children are sleeping. The Educator informed that there are times when an Educator is not always present, that the baby monitor is used. A discussion occurred about the monitor's cord and children's access to it. The Educator informed that the baby monitor once was positioned on top of the CD player which is located on a shelf and that it would be something to implement again. Licensing observed a rodent trap box located in the main activity space, accessible to children.

• 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. LO observed that a child with a life threatening allergy has an expired epi-pen onsite. Discussion took place with Manager with regards to acquiring a new epi-pen from the family.

• 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. In the gross motor room, LO observed that the lower half of one wall appears to have remnants of glue. The lower wall accessible by children is no longer easy to clean and in poor repair. Manager stated that previously there was a mirror on the wall and when it was removed it left the glue remnants. Manager stated that there is already a plan in place for the wall to be repaired.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Play Area, Materials and EquipmentNon-critical

  Play materials and/or equipment are not safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair. [CCLR Sec. 16(4)(b)]

  Observation. In the outdoor space, LO observed the following: -deteriorated wooden stumps throughout the play space accessible by children -an exposed nail on the climber platform where the wood has deteriorated. The exposed nail poses a tripping hazard to children using the climber. Manager stated that there is a plan in place to have the deteriorated wood on the playground addressed.

• 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. LO observed that a care plan for a child with a life threatening allergy who requires an epi-pen to be administered has not been updated since April 2021. Discussion took place with Manager with regards to updating the care plan with family on an annual basis. LO also recommended that a copy of the care plan be kept with the epi-pen in the First Aid back pack.