WEST Village Children's Centre - Group Child Care (30 Months to School Age)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. An Educator was observed supporting a child through a diapering - toileting routine. After doing so, the Educator removed and discarded their disposable glove. The Educator then went to leave the bathroom to invite another child. It was then that the Licensing Officer interrupted the Educator and asked about washing hands after glove removal. The Educator informed that this is not their usual practice however, proceeded to wash their hands at one of the children's sinks. A further conversation occurred regarding washing-disinfecting the sink after the Educator had used it. Licensing Officer was informed that this does not occur. Considering that Educators are supporting children through diapering - toileting routines, hand washing must occur even after removing disposable gloves. It is also important to prevent the spread of illness and cross-contamination and therefore, cleaning and disinfecting a sink an Educator uses, is to occur. Please note: GCC (30 Months to SA) programs' bathrooms do not also include hand sinks solely for Educators to use.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Play Area, Materials and EquipmentNon-critical

  All indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are suitable for the age and development of the children, safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair. [CCLR Sec. 16(4)]

  Observation. Licensing Officer observed a Gazebo in the outdoor play area that is showing signs of wood rot.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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 learned a child who normally attends the larger program, was visiting the smaller program. Licensing observed the asthma medication for this child remained in the back pack which remained in the parent room of the larger program. Licensing inspected the medication stored in a backpack that was taken outside with the Educators when children were invited for play there. When inquiring on the location of an asthma medication for a child, it was realized that it was not in the backpack rather in another that remained in the parent room.

• 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: * the wooden play hut has been fenced off due its deterioration; information has been provided to Licensing about it's replacement and an overall refurbishment of the sand play area located in the larger outside play space * the artificial turf areas are saturated with sand

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Emergency exits and fire drill system are approved by a local Fire Marshal. [CCLR Sec. 22(1)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing observed the fire extinguishers overdue for re-servicing. (Overdue since June 1 2023) The Manager informed that they will be re-serviced on Friday July 21 2023.

• PROGRAM / Program of activitiesNon-critical

  Children are provided with a comprehensive and coordinated program of indoor and outdoor activities that is designed for the development and care of the children, and is appropriate for the age and development of the children. [CCLR Sec. 44(1)(a)(b)(c) and Schedule(G)]

  Observation. A vibrant and fresh fruit / vegetable garden was observed thriving in the outside play space. Flowering pots were being watered by the children. Children were preparing for an activity of tie dying by bringing in white t-shirts. A hair salon was observed set-up for children's play. Easel was available for painting. Water play was observed available for both programs. Licensing observed the larger outside play space as not having an adequate amount of materials to support active play or engage children in play for a maximum capacity of 25. Sand scoops / shovels and buckets were available for children. A two-bin water table was also available however no play materials were incorporated into the water play. Tricycles were not brought into the outside play space even after the group size was significantly reduced and after receiving a child's request to have one. Licensing was informed of some balls being stored in an inside storage room however a pump was needed to inflate them. The outside storage room appear to mostly house broken equipment or adult furniture (stacked chairs, folding table, etc)

• 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 Officer observed the following: * playhouse: base of wooden posts with rot * wooden platforms: rot observed

• 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. A bush which forms part of a barrier to prevent children from leaving the outside play space has died.

No violations recorded at this inspection.