Acorn Path Academy
20 Fincham Avenue, Markham, ON, L3P 4C8 · Licensed Child Care Centre
Inspection summary
Acorn Path Academy has been inspected 4 times by York Region Public Health since November 20, 2024. The most recent inspection, on June 16, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.
1 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene.
Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.
What these findings mean
Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people in care. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly make someone sick, and they matter more here because young children, older adults and people who are unwell are more vulnerable to infection.
Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk
Hand hygiene is the most important way to stop germs spreading between children, residents and staff. Inspectors check that sinks are stocked and easy to reach, that staff wash their hands when required (for example after diapering or before handling food), and that sick staff stay away from work.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 18, 2025. For example:
Handwashing station are adequately equipped and accessible
Permits, records and postingLower risk
Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.
Recorded once on June 16, 2026. For example:
Proper diaper change procedure is followed
Equipment and utensilsLower risk
Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.
Recorded once on November 18, 2025. For example:
Surfaces, equipment, furniture are clean and in good repair
Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk
Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.
Recorded once on November 20, 2024. For example:
Floors, walls and ceilings are clean and in good repair
Other findingsLower risk
Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.
Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 18, 2025. For example:
Approved disinfectants are maintained, stored properly, and applied for appropriate contact time
About this data
These results come from York Region Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.
4 inspections
- Compliance Inspection
1 infraction
- Proper diaper change procedure is followed
- Fail to clean and disinfect diaper change table after each use or when soiled
- Proper diaper change procedure is followed
- Compliance Inspection
5 infractions
- Surfaces, equipment, furniture are clean and in good repair
- Fail to maintain equipment, furniture, and/or surfaces that are smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable or laundered, and in good repair (e.g., cribs, cots, high chairs, potty chairs, diaper change tables, toys, changing mat, foam mats, etc.)
- Handwashing station are adequately equipped and accessible
- Fail to ensure handwashing station(s) is easily accessible for use
- Approved disinfectants are maintained, stored properly, and applied for appropriate contact time
- Fail to ensure disinfectants are used at an appropriate contact time and/or at appropriate concentration
- Toys/teaching materials are cleaned and disinfected
- Fail to provide toys/materials that can be cleaned and disinfected or laundered
- Fail to properly clean and disinfect or launder toys weekly or as necessary
- Sensory play items are properly maintained
- Fail to discard dry, non-washable sensory play materials weekly or as necessary (e.g., sand/ food items)
- Surfaces, equipment, furniture are clean and in good repair
- Compliance Inspection
0 infractions
- Compliance Inspection
3 infractions
- Floors, walls and ceilings are clean and in good repair
- Fail to repair/replace damaged walls
- A fully equipped handwash sink is provided
- Fail to provide handwashing station(s) with adequate supplies
- Approved disinfectants are maintained, stored properly, and applied for appropriate contact time
- Fail to provide and/or use an appropriate disinfectant
- Floors, walls and ceilings are clean and in good repair
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