The Kids Planet Child Care Centre
101 - 2917 Main Street SE Airdrie AB T4B 3G5 · Child Care Facility
7 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Non-Critical)?
- 1. Chlorine sanitizer test strips measuring up to a 1000ppm were not available. DO THE FOLLOWING:Obtain test strips measuring up to 1000ppm to be able to test the concentration of the sanitizer during outbreaks
- 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
- Disinfectants in the toddler room, the 3 year olds room, and in the bathroom were not labelled. DO THE FOLLOWING:1. Ensure the bottles are labelled to prevent misuse
- 04. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-Critical)?
- Bucket with old sanitizing towels was observed in the room. This was corrected during the inspection and the bucket was moved to the back storage. DO THE FOLLOWING:1. Ensure that any cleaning materials are kept out of reach of children
- 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
- Wall in the staff bathroom had a hole behind the door. DO THE FOLLOWING:1. Ensure the hole is repaired to allow for easy cleaning of the surface.
- 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Non-Critical)?
- 1. Spare change mat was observed on the bathroom floor. 2. Chlorine sanitizer test strips measuring up to a 1000ppm were not available. DO THE FOLLOWING:1. Ensure this is discarded2. Obtain test strips measuring up to 1000ppm to be able to test the concentration of the sanitizer during outbreaks
- 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
7 infractions
- 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
- 1. Toddler washroom:Bleach disinfectant spray bottle not labelled.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Ensure all chemical bottles are labelled to prevent misuse.
- 04. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-Critical)?
- **CORRECTED**1. Bingo dabbers used by children stated '"keep out of reach of children". Dabbers removed from classrooms during inspection.2. Galaxy room:- Stapler and non-child safe scissors found in storage bin that was accessible to children. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Use only non-toxic arts and craft materials and supplies that are safe for use by children.2. Ensure all staff items are inaccessible to children.
- 04. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-Critical)?
- 1. Stars room:- Filing cabinet not secured to wall. - Staples on poster board on wall. 2. Milky way room:- Cabinet with staff personal items not secured to well. 3. Galaxy room:- Staples on poster board.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Secure the cabinet to the wall to prevent from accidentally falling over.2. If using staples, they need to be covered with tape. Otherwise, use tape or sticky tack.
- 10. Is a properly supplied first aid kit provided and readily available?
- 1. No CPR barriers in first aid kits.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Please purchase CPR barriers.
- 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
- **CORRECTED**1. Operator stated they were spraying bleach disinfectant on toys and leaving it for 30 seconds before wiping off. Proper cleaning and disinfecting procedures discussed during inspection.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Ensure toys are either immersed in disinfectant or sprayed with enough bleach disinfectant that surfaces remain wet for a minimum 2-minute contact time.
- 19. Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (Critical)?
- 1. Milky Way room:- Little Tykes plastic slide was being used in room with no appropriate surface fall material. Slide measured 27 inches in height. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Do not use the slide. All play equipment that measures greater than 20 inches in height must have adequate impact absorption material.
- 30. Are workers washing hands when appropriate and/or in a proper manner?
- **CORRECTED**1. Observed staff who did not remove their gloves after changing a child and returning them to their classroom. Staff returned to washroom, removed their gloves and then washed their hands. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Ensure that staff are removing gloves and washing their hands before leaving the washroom.
- 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
- 1. The surface of the trays on a few of the high chairs in the infant room were worn with the plastic coating peeling off.Refinish or replace the trays to aid proper cleaning and disinfection.
- 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 09. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) available in suitable location(s), and properly stocked with handwashing supplies?
- The handwashing sink in the toddler washroom did not have paper towel.Staff refilled the paper towel dispenser.
- 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
- 1. The surface of the trays on a few of the high chairs in the infant room were worn with the plastic coating peeling off.Refinish or replace the trays to aid proper cleaning and disinfection.2. When asked about the toy cleaning procedures, staff in the infant room indicated that toys are only disinfected. Please ensure that toys are washed with detergent and warm water to remove dirt and debris prior to the disinfection step.
- 09. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) available in suitable location(s), and properly stocked with handwashing supplies?