The Otta Daycare

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. Licensing observed the following: -A water hose loosely wrapped around the handrail on the upper deck, which poses an entanglement risk. -Still water remaining on top of the sandbox cover, which poses a hygiene concern as it can harbor harmful bacteria and other microorganisms.

• 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 was unable to observe the most recent servicing date of the fire extinguisher.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  There is an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency. [CCLR Sec. 22(1)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that the water in the emergency preparedness supplies expired in 2021. The emergency food is still current until 2025.

• 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 that a child requires an epi-pen but does not have a care plan.

• 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 was unable to observe any entries on the minor incident log.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  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)]

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee has written, parental consent to release a child to someone other than the parent. [CCLR Sec. 57(3)(b)]

  Observation. Several children were missing an authorized alternate pick up person.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Bleach water solution was available for cleaning however, there was no soap/water or equivalent cleaning solution present.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Safe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Maintenance of Equipment: A log is kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. A log is not kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs for the outdoor space.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry [CCLR Sec. 19(4)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing came out during the morning outdoor time. The program has just transition from multi age to infant/toddler program and the manager has her Infant/toddler certificate. The second staff member at the program has her Early Childhood Education Assistant certificate. There were 5 children in care. There was no ECE certified staff member at the program. The manager stated that there was an ECE hired and she would begin at the end of September. Licensing explained that until then the program was in non compliance with the Regulations. The manager stated that she would look to fill the role with an ECE certified staff member tomorrow and for the next few weeks until her staff arrives. Licensing will be out next week to review staffing ratios with the manager and to ensure that she understands this part of the Regulation