Tillicum Daycare - Group Child Care (30 Months to School Age)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Furniture, Equipment and FixturesNon-critical

  Furniture or equipment for sleeping is used by only one child at a time, is clean and comfortable, and is appropriate for the size, age and development of the children intended to use it. [CCLR Sec. 15(2)]

  Observation. Licensing observed sleep cots stacked on top of each other, resulting in the bedding to touch one another.

• 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 immunization status, and one child missing medical practitioner information. 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.

• 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. Licensing observed a log available, however not kept up to date.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. Licensing observed a large patio umbrella in the sand play area that is unstable and poses a tipping hazard.

• 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 missing several information from children's records including practitioner information, and emergency contact.

• 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. *2 easels in the outdoor play yard were observed to be swollen with water damage and black mould.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. *The art sink was completely clogged on both sides and full of standing water during today's visit. *A set of string lights near the bleacher area are not secured to the wall where they plug into the outlet. *A lamp with a long cord underneath the inside loft has been secured with clear tape however it is starting to come loose. *There is no resilient padding in the fall zone beneath the inside loft ladder.

• 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 outdoor play yard is scheduled for renovation this spring, however CCFL observed some immediate hazards that need attention: -A log next to the artificial turf has a long knot that has emerged from the eroding wood creating a possible fall or puncture hazard. -The wood in the log barrier around the trellis area has eroded revealing long pieces of rebar creating a possible fall or puncture hazard. -The wood in the log barrier around the garden near the gate has eroded revealing sharp pieces of rebar. -There is a collection of wooden logs with exposed rebar stacked up in one of the garden beds.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Standards to be maintainedNon-critical

  The community care facility is operated in a manner that promotes the health, safety, dignity of the children in care. [CCALA Sec. 7(1)(b) Standards to be Maintained]

  Observation. *Licensing observed that a toilet stall was locked during today's inspection. Only two toilets were observed to be available to the children. Licensing was informed that staff are using the toilet but will also allow the children to access this toilet when necessary, staff will open it for them. A Licensee must have one accessible toilet for every ten children or fewer as required.

• Licensing / DOLSOP /Active PlayNon-critical

  The Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - is implemented and met. [DOLSOP September 2017 and Section 4(1)(e)of the CCALA]

  Observation. *Licensing observed a TV located in the main play area. Licensing was informed that Educators will turn on the TV for art activities for only 30 minutes a day throughout the week. As a screen use policy was not available, Licensing requests a copy of the policy outlining screen use in the facility.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. *Fridge temperature= 0'C- good! *Licensing observed a large mirror located in a upper loft area in the main room. The glass on the mirror is not shatter proof. This poses a risk of injury. *Licensing observed an unsecured cupboard below a fish tank that was accessible to the children. In the cupboard Licensing observed fish tank supplies, cords, and water treatment chemicals.

• 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. *Licensing observed a loose hose on the ground on the side of the outdoor play area. This poses a risk of entanglement. *Licensing observed a large metal shovel on the side of the outdoor play area. This poses a risk of injury. *Licensing observed a large hose loosely wrapped around a play gas service station. This poses a risk of entanglement. *Licensing observed that the play structure in the outside play area was heavily covered in green algae and dirt.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(d)]; 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 missing required records for multiple children in care.

• 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. *Licensing observed missing records of the implementation of outdoor inspections.

• 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. *Licensing observed missing records for the implementation of the fire drill system for months in 2021 and 2022.