EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS
A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are (a) of sturdy and safe construction, easy to clean and free from hazards.
Observation. Licensing observed the diaper changing mat has tears on it. It prevents from proper cleaning and sanitizing.
Corrective action. The Manager said she will replace the changing mat.
11080 - CCLR s.15(1)(a)HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE
A licensee, other than a licensee who provides a care program described as either Preschool (30 Months to School Age) or Group Child Care (School Age), must have in a community care facility a sturdy surface for changing diapers, located outside the food preparation area, next to (b) a wash basin.
Observation. Licensing observed individual baskets of children’s diapering items were stored on a shelf in the main play area. The Manager said staffs, sometimes, change children’s diapers in the main play area where has no direct access to a wash basin or covered container for soiled clothing.
Corrective action. The Manager said she will ensure children’s diapering routine are done beside the washroom.
15015 - CCLR s.14(4)(b)POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
A licensee must: (b) have an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.
Observation. : Licensing observed emergency supplies are insufficient to implement the emergency plan. Limited foods and water.
Corrective action. The Manager said she will obtain more emergency supplies.
13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)RECORDS AND REPORTING
In respect of a record referred to in this Division, a licensee must (a) keep in a single place at the community care facility the records referred to in sections 56 to 58.
Observation. Upon reviewed 4 children’s files, one child present had no records available on site. The Manager explained the owner had the file at a different location.
Corrective action. Records must be available on site to ensure staff can respond in an emergency. The Manager said she will obtain the required documentations of the child.
19320 - CCLR s.59(a)STAFFING
A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as (a) an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the system maintained by the early childhood educator registry. (Educator or assistant certificate validation)
Observation. Upon review staffs’ files, Manager confirmed one staff’s certification was not validated.
Corrective action. The Manager said she will validate the staff’s certificate.
12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(a)STAFFING
A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (b) character references in respect of the person.
Observation. Upon review staffs’ files, one staff is missing a second character reference.
Corrective action. The Manager said she will obtain a second character reference for the staff.
12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b)STAFFING
A licensee must ensure that each employee (b) practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month.
Observation. The fire drill log was observed. Fire drills were not completed for the month of October and November.
Corrective action. The Manager said she will ensure to practice fire drill monthly.
12190 - CCLR s.22(2)(b)STAFFING
A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.
Observation. Upon review staffs’ files, two staffs’ immunization status were not obtained.
Corrective action. The Manager said she will obtain immunization status.
12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f)