Vancouver Child Study Centre

• 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. Licensing observed an expired Epi Pen. The manager stated that the parent had said the child is not allergic anymore. The following was discussed with the manager: a) Clarify with the parent if the child is no longer considered Anaphylactic and is no longer prescribed an Epi Pen. If so, get this information from the parent in writing and update the child's file. Return the Epi Pen to the parent. The care plan is then no longer needed. Or, b) If the child is still diagnosed as Anaphylactic and requires an Epi Pen, obtain a valid Epi Pen and update the expiry date in the care plan.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. Licensing observed two Epi Pens that were expired. One child is in care very infrequently and might not return before the end of the school year (June 20th). The manager will ensure that they only accept both children back in care with a valid Epi Pens.

• 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 the following: 1) The climber had green algae growth and is in need of cleaning. The manager stated they had started the process and will complete this before year end. 2) The door to the storage closet under the stairs was unlocked. 3) Unsecured bifold closet doors that posed a finger pinching hazard.

• 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 two piles of stacked tires and a water table against the fence that compromised the fence height. Children could use the tire stacks or water table as foothold to climb over the fence, which is along a busy traffic route and close to the intersection of Oak and 49th Avenue.

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

  Ground Surfacing: The playground surface is free of standing water and debris. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. Licensing observed broken equipment in the corner of the yard. One table base had exposed rusty bolts. The manager informed licensing that this equipment was destined to be discarded at year end.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Prior to employing staff the manager has met with each person and has obtained the appropriate documentation. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)]

  Observation. One staff was missing documentation of immunization status. A form is attached to this report for staff to fill out and add to their file.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

  The medications are not readily accessible to employees. [CCLR Sec. 53(1)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that a child's Epi-pen for anaphylaxis was kept inside in an emergency bag while the children and staff were in the outdoor play space. This poses as a hazard as the Epi-pen would not be readily available during an allergic reaction while playing outdoors.

• 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 emergency supplies including care packages with comfort items and some food for each child in the program. Additional emergency supplies including food and water will need to be acquired to be able to adequality respond to and recover from an emergency situation.

• 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 was informed that daily inspections of the outdoor play space are conducted but not documented.