Wesbrook YMCA Child Care - Group Child Care (Under 36 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. Licensing observed a broken lock on a gate, preventing it to close properly and stay closed. The gate connects the toddler cubby area and activity space. There is a full door that is kept closed in between the toddler cubby and infant cubby space. Manager informs that a work order has been sent in for the repair.

• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL / Health and HygieneNon-critical

  There is an established program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene. [CCLR Sec. 46(1)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that one toilet paper holder was broken, and no toilet paper is readily available for children who are potty learning.

• 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 a part of the drywall to be damaged in the nap room containing cots. The damaged area is at children's height, and can potentially be a hazard if pieces were ingested.

• 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.

• STAFFING / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

  The licensee keeps current records of each employee as required under Sec. 19(1). [CCLR Sec.56(b)]

  Observation. A staffing list is available for staff in all three rooms, however, information regarding two new staff were not available.

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

  Upon agreeing to administer medications, a competent employee is available at all times to administer and document administration of the medications. [CCLR Sec. 53(3)]

  Observation. *A current 'administration of medication' form was observed to be in use in the infant room. The form was complete with parental consent, dates, dosage and signed documentation of when staff administered the medication however the name and RX# of the medication were not included on the form which poses the possibility of misadministration of medication.

• NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICES / NutritionNon-critical

  Children are not left unsupervised while consuming food or drink. [CCLR Sec. 48(4)(c)]

  Observation. *A child was observed to be sitting alone in a booster seat with milk in a sippy cup at the small table in the infant room kitchen while staff appeared busy in other areas of the room. CCFL observed an educator come back to the child after about 5 minutes.

• 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. *The blue book couch in the infant room has become worn on one corner creating a porous area that is no longer easy to clean.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. *CCFL observed a spray bottle containing bleach and water at the diapering station ion the toddler room, however there was not a spray bottle of soap and water observed in this area (required for 2-step cleaning). *Liquid soap was observed in the children's washroom in the toddler room, but there were no paper towels available. *In the infant room, 2 spray bottles containing cleaning solutions were observed to be unlabelled, making it difficult to identify the bottle contents. This can be hazardous because certain cleaners should never come into contact with one another.

• 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 earth and bark mulch in some areas under the boundary fence between the 3-5/toddler play yards has eroded and created a gap. This poses the possibility of an entrapment hazard.

• 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 of the toddler climber. 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. *CCFL observed unmade sleep mats stacked up on top of one another. The Manager stated the mats are disinfected once weekly, however due to the fact that the bare mats are touching, there is a risk of cross-contamination of germs.

• 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 earth and bark mulch under the boundary fence between the 3-5/toddler play yards has eroded and created a gap. This poses the possibility of an entrapment hazard.

• 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. *2 spray bottles containing disinfectant and cleansers were observed to be unlabelled. This item was corrected during the inspection.

• 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 2 sharp extruding and exposed bolts on the bottom of the gate that connects the infant and toddler play yards. *The infant play yard surfacing is mostly concrete which is not conducive for exploration for children that are still crawlers.

• 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. *There is one care plan in place for a child with anaphylactic allergic reaction, however the location of the medication was not indicated.