Wesbrook YMCA Child Care - Group Child Care (30 Months to School Age)

• 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. Children's file was missing an emergency contact that is not a parent. Conversation with the Manager in regards to going through registration files upon enrolment, to ensure all required information to be present.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL / Physical Requirements of FacilityNon-critical

  There is a diaper changing area that is adjacent to a wash basin, that is located away from the food preparation area, and that has a covered container for soiled clothing. [CCLR Sec. 14(4)]

  Observation. A covered container for soiled items is not available.

• 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. Licensing observed a portion of the playground fence dividing between the 3-5 and toddler playground to have a space beneath that falls between 3.5 inches and 9 inches, posing an entrapment hazard. A portion of the black fencing in the back of the playground is also observed to have a gap in between 3.5 and 9 inches.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. *A spray bottle containing cleaning solution observed in the kitchen was unlabelled, making it difficult to identify the bottle contents. This can be hazardous as some cleaners when mixed together can create toxic gas for example, ammonia and bleach creates mustard gas.

• 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 cement footings on the sandbox pagoda have become uncovered due to settling and migration of the sand exposing sharp exposed concrete edges. The concern is that a child may trip on the uneven surface of the sandbox and land on one of these sharp edges. *A piece of rope about 3 feet long was observed to be attached to the inside of the fence at children's level, posing risk of entanglement. This was corrected during the inspection by the manager. *The bamboo on the children's climber is beginning to crack. While not currently in non-compliance, this item should be observed for future hazards.

• 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. *The resilient ground cover is a bit thin in the fall zones. There appears to be sufficient fill present, however it has been scattered and has become compact.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. *A cord from a CD player was observed to be loose and accessible in the nap room.

• 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. *The resilient ground cover is a bit thin in the fall zones. There appears to be sufficient fill present, however it has been scattered and has become compact.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. *The sleep mats were made up with the sheets and were observed to be stacked on top of one another in the nap room closet. This poses a possibility of cross-contamination.

• 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. *Licensing observed 2 gates installed behind the shed that have gaps underneath that fall within 9 cm - 23 cm. This poses a possibility of head entrapment.