Vancouver Talmud Torah Early Childhood Program

• 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 that one of the wood logs on the sand play hut roof was rotten at the top. The log was loose on both ends and no longer properly secured to the supporting posts. A discussion was held to remove the log right away and install a new log once ordered.

• 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 the following: *the west side of the playground being cordoned off with tape to block children's access due to building exterior repairs. A plan is in place to address this issue. *exterior paint on building foundation appeared to be flaking and peeling off.

• 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. Some of the mats with bedding were stored in a manner that they were touching each other creating the potential for cross contamination.

• 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 an Epi Pen did not have a complete anaphylaxis care plan in place. This child had an administration of medication form as their care plan. The Licensee is in the process of developing a care plan for another child who is supported by Supported Child Development.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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

  Equipment, furniture and supplies are located so as not to block or hamper exits in the case of fire or other emergency. [CCLR Sec. 15(1)(b)]

  Observation. In room #102 Licensing observed that a fan and a wooden play structure was blocking one of the exit doors.

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

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

  Observation. Licensing observed in unlocked cupboards cleaning supplies that were accessible to the children. Licensing also observed electrical cords hanging lose accessible to the children.