University Hill Preschool

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. Licensing observed information to be missing from children's records including emergency contact information, medical insurance information, and medical practitioner information, for several children.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry [CCLR Sec. 19(4)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing and Manager could not locate the certificate verifications that were completed. A reminder that all new certificates would be required to complete the same verification. A recommendation to place the current verifications attached to the posted certificates to ensure completion.

• 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. Licensing observed a care plan for one child to be missing required information. A conversation was also had in regards to the annual update of the care plans, in case there are updates or changes to any information.

• 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 emergency contacts that are not a parent of the child, to be unavailable in records.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry [CCLR Sec. 19(4)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing observed Early Childhood certificates not verified.

• 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. *An epi-pen required to treat anaphylactic reaction to allergy was expired. The manager reports they are following up on this item.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. *The toilet brush was accessible to children in the children's washroom. This may expose children to germs or harsh chemical residue left on the brush. *A large backpack located on a shelf directly above the toilet had straps hanging down that could be easily reached by a child using the facilities. This is a possible tipping hazard. *A mud kitchen located in the fenced outdoor play area was pushed up against the fence in such a way that it could be used as a means for a child to climb over the fence.

• 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. *Several of the children's files did not contain emergency contacts.

• STAFFING / Additional criminal record checksNon-critical

  All persons over the age of 12 that are ordinarily present on the premises while children are present are of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for each person. [CCLR Sec 20]

  Observation. *A volunteer at the facility has a criminal record check on file that has been conducted through the RCMP however legislation deems it must be obtained through the BC Criminal Records Registry. (CCFL to provide a resource)

• 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. *The manager reports the program conducts fire drills monthly and emergency drills at least once per year but has not reliably documented them. (CCFL to follow up in 3 months)

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. *An electric baseboard heater in the main activity room is broken on one end revealing sharp metal edges and access to the interior workings. *The electrical outlets are old-style and do not have child-proof plug protectors installed. This poses a risk of electric shock. *The blind chains were observed to be loose and not secured to the wall. *Cords from a CD player and a fan were observed to be loose and unsecured. This poses a risk of entanglement.

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

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

  Observation. *The all gender washroom just off the cubby room was observed to be open giving children access to chemicals in the unlocked lower cabinet. CCFL observed house paint, furniture polish and CLR readily available at children's reach. *CCFL noted oven cleaner and cement sealant stored in the unsecured lower kitchen cabinets under the sink.

• 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. *a pop-up tent in the outdoor fenced play area has collapsed creating a safety hazard. *CCFL observed rusty, sharp wire garden bedding border fences stacked up against the outside of the fenced play yard.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  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. *3 of the children's emergency cards were observed to missing the care card numbers.

• 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. *CCFL observed that only 2 fire drills had been documented since September.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. *CCFL observed a tall art shelf in the corner that was not secured to the wall. This presents a tipping hazard. *The cord for the light table was loose and unsecured. This presents the possibility of entanglement. *The CD on top of the piano presents a tipping hazard.

• 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. *The protective foam barrier on the spring ride-on toy in the fenced in area of the play yard has come loose and is no longer secure.

• 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 children's files had the parents listed as the sole emergency contacts.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  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. *3 of the children's records were missing care card numbers.

• 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. *CCFL observed gaps in the documented fire drills. In 2021 the only recorded fire drills were in February, April, October and November.