Gatehouse Montessori School

No violations recorded at this 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. Manager requested more time to resolve non-compliances. At the recent routine inspection, Licensing observed the following in the outdoor play area: - throughout the playground large pieces of black tarp are exposed causing a tripping hazard for children.

• 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. Manager requested more time to resolve non-compliances. At the recent routine inspection, Licensing observed the following in the outdoor play area: - there are little to no protective resilient surfacing at the slide's exit and around playground structure.

• 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. In the outdoor play area, Licensing observed the following: - throughout the playground large pieces of black tarp are exposed causing a tripping hazard for children.

• 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. Licensing observed the following in the outdoor play area: - there are little to no protective resilient surfacing at the slide's exit and entrance to the playground structure.

No violations recorded at this 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. In the outdoor play area, Licensing observed the following: - the wood barrier around the gas meter was not secured. - a large slab of plywood was resting against the perimeter fence. This large piece of wood was not secured. (Falling hazard)

• 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. Licensing observed medical conditions are listed in children's file but no care plans on site.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

  There is current log of minor incidents, illnesses and unexpected events, that did not require medical attention and were not reportable incidents described in Schedule H. [CCLR Sec. 56 (1)(f)]

  Observation. Licensing observed 2 out of the 3 classrooms had no log of minor incidents book on site.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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

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

  Observation. An inspection of the North facing "dirt hill" area of the outdoor play area revealed several hazards. A metal spike was observed sticking out of the soil. Landscaping material is sticking out of the soil creating tripping hazards. Tree roots are creating tripping hazards.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.