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Happy Campers - Otter Point

Facility Type: Child Care - 300

Routine

September 21, 2023
Score & Grade: 0 Grade:
Contraventions:
A summary of the new or corrected contraventions found during the inspections are listed below.
Code
Category/Description
3000 - CCLR 16(2.1)(a)
Description: A licensee may use the same outdoor play area at the same time for more than one care program if the care programs are of the same type as prescribed in Column 1 of section 1 of Schedule E,
Corrective Actions Required: Ensure the same outdoor play area is in use at the same time for more than one care program if the care programs are the same.
Corrective Actions Taken By Licensee:
Actions Required By Licensing: Follow Up Inspection to be conducted.
To Be Corrected By: October 21, 2023
Observations: Licensing observed that the side outdoor play area that was licensed for use of the Group Child Care (School Age) program was no longer in use, Manager stated that the Group Child Care (School Age) and the Group Child Care (30 Months to School Age) mixed during outdoor time in the front yard which was the designated outdoor play area for the Group Child Care (30 Months to School Age).
3080 - CCLR 10(1)
Description: Applicants for licences and licensees must notify a medical health officer immediately of any change in the information provided under section 9
Corrective Actions Required: Ensure the MHO is notified of any changes provided under Section 9.
Corrective Actions Taken By Licensee:
Actions Required By Licensing: Follow Up Inspection to be conducted.
To Be Corrected By: October 21, 2023
Observations: Licenisng observed that changes had been made to the outdoor play area without notification to the MHO. Changes included addition of artificial turf, addition of wood chips as protective surfacing, closure of outdoor play area for the Group Child Care (School Age) program and installation of an elevated climber measuring 5 feet in height. Manager stated that it took approximately three weeks for the renovations to occur and during that time the outdoor play area was not accessible to children so the children went on field trips to play elsewhere.