Vancouver Montessori School

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(c)]

  Observation. Attendance is kept for each of the three rooms, but it was observed that two of the rooms attendance sheets did not have accurate arrival time for children who arrived after the program started for the day.

• 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. a sampling of files was conducted, and LO observed and expired CRC and Validation of ECE not completed for a new ECE certificate.

• 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 upper asphalt walkway along the fence had a large crack from tree roots in the South East corner, posing a tripping hazard.

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

  Design: For prevention of entrapment, spaces (i.e., holes or openings) are smaller than 9 cm (3.5 inches) or larger than 23 cm (9 inches). [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. The railing on the wooden boat had one missing spindle leaving an entrapment gap of 8 1/2 inches. A child tried to climb through.

• 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 gap on the paved path where the surface had cracked and crumbled over time. The gap was located on the path above the concrete tunnel. This gap poses a tripping hazard.

• 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 one Anaphylaxis care plan in place that had the use of 5 ml Claritin as a first step for an allergic reaction, and the Epi Pen as the second step if the allergic reaction does not resolve. A discussion was held with staff and the Manager regarding the following: Epinephrine is the first line medication which should be used for the emergency management of a person having a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. The course of an anaphylactic episode cannot be predicted with certainty at the onset. Epinephrine should be given at the start of a known or suspected anaphylactic reaction. Antihistamines should not be used instead of epinephrine for treating anaphylaxis as they have not been proven to stop an anaphylactic reaction. Epinephrine is the only treatment shown to stop an anaphylactic reaction. Vancouver Coastal Health does not support the use of antihistamines in a child care anaphylaxis emergency plan. Resources to support the above information were e-mailed to the facility to share with parents.

• 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 observed documentation in the minor incident log book of a missing wandering child that occurred in September. The incident was not reported to licensing.

No violations recorded at this inspection.