Trafalgar Out Of School Care

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. Licensing observed: - A single-seated couch cover in the Kindergarten and Grade 1 classroom is fraying and showing signs of wear, with exposed foam and inner material. This couch is no longer in good repair and is difficult to clean effectively. - A large sectional couch in the older age group classroom requires a thorough wash and deep cleaning

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  There is an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency. [CCLR Sec. 22(1)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that the food supplies are stored in a locked storage room. However, the room contains oversized furniture that is blocking and piled above the evacuation supplies. This arrangement hinders the ease of transporting these supplies during evacuation procedures.

• 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 a chair in the housekeeping area with a ripped vinyl cover.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  There is an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency. [CCLR Sec. 22(1)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that the emergency food and water supplies had expired.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Group Sizes and Employee to Children RatiosNon-critical

  Staff ratios and group sizes comply with Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that the K-Grade 1 group area and the Grade 3-4 group area was only partly divided by a 6 foot high room divider. The remainder of the room had a water table and toys dividing the two spaces. A discussion was held with the manager to add another room divider so the whole space can be separated in order to maintain maximum group sizes of 24 and 30.

• 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. Licensing observed that the seal around all the bathroom sinks was loose, the sinks appeared rusted around the edges due to water damage.

• 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 the following: - A free standing tv mounted on a stand in the art room that presented a risk of tipping over. - A metal gate stored in the art room.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Group Sizes and Employee to Children RatiosNon-critical

  The group size(s) exceeds that permitted in Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]

  Observation. The centre separates the children in the following groups: Kindergarten / Grade 1 Grade 2 / 3 Grade 4 to 7. The Grade 2 / 3 group has exceeded maximum group size of 30 on a daily basis since September with group size varying from 31 to 36 children per day. A discussion was held with the manager that maximum group size is as follows: Group Child Care (School Age), if any preschool child or child in grade 1 is present: 24 Group Child Care (School Age), if no preschool child or child in grade 1 is present: 30

• 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. Licensing observed a broken window. The widow had been boarded up with plywood. The manager informed licensing that a repair has already been scheduled for November 1st.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Safe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Ground Surfacing: The depth of loose fill material (protective surfacing) meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of the Standard of Practice. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. Loose fill material depth measured 5" under the 6 feet high fire pole platform on the red playground, which is insufficient for the fall height. The manager stated she was aware the Fibar depth was insufficient and reached out to the principal in September to request a top off.

• 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. One child in care with Asthma did not have a care plan in place.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Criminal record checks have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(a)]

  Observation. Four staff did not have a criminal record clearance letter on file from the criminal record review board. The new manager stated they were in the process of obtaining these. The new manager has applied to be an authorized person with the criminal record review board and once approved by the board can apply for the criminal records.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Notification of illness or injuryNon-critical

  Licensing is notified within 24 hours after a child is involved in, or may have been involved in, a reportable incident described in Schedule H or has a reportable communicable disease. [CCLR Sec.55(2)(a)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing officer observed an entry in the minor incident log book dated September 22, 2021 regarding a missing wandering child. Staff took appropriate measures at the time of the incident. No incident report had been submitted to Licensing. Licensing officer discussed the incident with a staff and the program manager and inquired if the centre has a missing child policy/procedure. Both the staff or the manager were aware of such a policy.