A Plus Daycare

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

  When care is provided to any child younger than 36 months of age a separate sleeping area located away from any activity area is provided. [CCLR Sec. 15(3)]

  Observation. Licensing observed 2 cribs within the children's play room. Licensing discussed with the manager to continue using the separate sleep room and not reduce children's play area.

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Staff are trained in the implementation of the fire drill system and the emergency plan, including the use of any equipment noted in the fire drill system and emergency plan. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing observed emergency supplies are expired however Manager has ordered replacement and is awaiting its delivery.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Staff are trained in the implementation of the fire drill system and the emergency plan, including the use of any equipment noted in the fire drill system and emergency plan. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(a)]

  Observation. Fire extinguisher service tag was expired on March 7/23

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Group Sizes and Employee to Children RatiosNon-critical

  Staff ratios and group sizes comply with Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]

  Observation. Today's inspection revealed two children over 36 months of age. This is non-compliance with the Regulation for <36 months care. After discussion with the Licensee it is agreed that exemptions will be approved for the two children who require immediate temporary retention exemptions.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / First AidNon-critical

  First aid kits are readily accessible to all employees, including while care is provided away from premises. [CCLR Sec. 23(2)]

  Observation. It was revealed at today's inspection that children's emergency information forms are not kept in the first aid kit or in the child care centre level. The Licensee had the records on the main floor of the house

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(i)]; A record for each child containing the name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(a)]

  Observation. At today's inspection several children did not have a photo or Immunization record on file. One child's Registration record was not printed from the attachments sent to the Manager.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Group Sizes and Employee to Children RatiosNon-critical

  Staff ratios and group sizes comply with Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]

  Observation. Today's inspection revealed 1 staff with 5 children. The staff reported to the LO that the Licensee/Manager was at an appointment. The Licensee/Manager arrived approximately 15 minutes later after being contacted by the staff. The LO explained to the Licensee/Manager that the staffing was not in compliance with the CCLR for Group Child Care (Under 36 months).

• 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 metal gate leading into the child care outdoor play area is loose at the base and rocks from side to side. The gate latch does not prevent children from reaching and opening. At today's inspection the LO observed a child opening the gate latch and gate when he saw the Licensees resident spouse.