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A Nana's Love Daycare - Facility

570 St. Albert Trail St. Albert AB T8N 5Z1 · Child Care Facility

6 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 06. Are proper protocols being followed in regards to client care?
      • Baby Room: The diapering pad was placed directly on a flat surface without any protection from fall hazard. The operator was advised to install a surrounding lip or edge around the diapering pad to mitigate the risk of tripping hazards or change the diaper on floor to ensure child safety.
    • 20. Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (Non-Critical)?
      • Baby Room, Pre-School Room: Foam play mats were observed to be damaged with exposed foamed and threads.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    9 infractions

    • 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
      • Baby Room: Cleaning chemicals were observed stored in an unlocked cabinet under the sink. Staff were advised to secure and lock the cabinet to ensure chemicals are inaccessible to children and to prevent any potential chemical hazards. The drawers were subsequently locked by staff upon request.
    • 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
      • Laundry Room: Children were observed passing by the laundry room, which was completely open while a mechanical dryer was in operation. This presents a significant safety hazard. The operator was instructed to keep the laundry room door closed at all times, as children may be exposed to risks from operating machinery and cleaning chemicals.Similarly, the mechanical room must remain secured at all times. Access must be restricted to authorized staff only and strictly prohibited for children to prevent potential injury or exposure to hazards.
    • 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
      • Kinder Room: An electrical switch in the washroom was observed to be loose and detached during the inspection.The operator was instructed to have the switch repaired immediately. In the interim, staff were directed to use an alternate washroom to ensure children are not exposed to the risk of electrical injury.
    • 06. Are proper protocols being followed in regards to client care?
      • Baby Room: The diapering pad was placed directly on a flat surface without any protection from fall hazard. The operator was advised to install a surrounding lip or edge around the diapering pad to mitigate the risk of tripping hazards or change the diaper on floor to ensure child safety.
    • 06. Are proper protocols being followed in regards to client care?
      • Baby Room: The diapering pad was found to be ripped, compromising its ability to be properly sanitized. The operator was instructed to replace it with a new one.
    • 06. Are proper protocols being followed in regards to client care?
      • Toddler Room: Diapering procedures were observed to be performed incorrectly by staff. Staff did not wash their hands between children, and no disinfection was conducted after diaper changes. This is a critical violation of infection control practices. PHI intervened immediately and provided education to staff, emphasizing strict adherence to the diapering procedures posted on the wall. It was clearly communicated that changing gloves is not a substitute for proper hand washing.Hand hygiene is mandatory after each diaper change to prevent the spread of fecal-oral diseases and potential outbreaks. Additionally, proper disinfection of the diapering area after each use is essential and must be consistently performed.
    • 09. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) available in suitable location(s), and properly stocked with handwashing supplies?
      • Staff Washroom: No paper towels observed in staff washroom hand washing sink. Operator was advised to stock the paper towels to ensure sanitary hand drying options.
    • 20. Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (Non-Critical)?
      • Baby Room, Pre-School Room: Foam play mats were observed to be damaged with exposed foamed and threads.
    • 21. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Critical)?
      • Facility: The facility’s hot water temperature was measured at 63°C throughout. The operator was advised to reduce the temperature, as excessively hot water can cause burns and pose a risk to children. Operator change the setting from knob to bring down the temperature during the inspection.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
      • Caulking around all toilets in the toddler room Adult and Children washrooms needs to be redone to ensure floors are smooth, impervious to moisture and easy to clean. Caulking must also be redone for all floor/wall seams in these bathrooms.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • There is masking tape residue on the floor of the preschool room that must be removed to allow for proper cleaning and disinfection of floors.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • The rugs in the kinder room require steam cleaning.
    • 20. Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (Non-Critical)?
      • The Skip Hop exerciser station in the infant room has a visibly dirty cloth seat and needs to be removed and laundered.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • Preschool B's sanitizing solution was tested and was found to be approximately 10 ppm. Was remade by operator.
    • 22. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Non-Critical)?
      • The furthest left tap fixture in the toddler room washroom was loose. Operator tightened it during inspection.
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 06. Are proper protocols being followed in regards to client care?
      • Bleach solutions were tested in multiple rooms and were found to be 0 ppm chlorine. At the request of PHI, all bleach solutions were remade and were verified to be 100 ppm.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • The facility was using lemon-scented bleach at time of inspection, which is not suitable for disinfection of surfaces. Unscented bleach was available and the lemon-scented was discarded.