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Aspen Lakes Discovery Center West

5001 Aspen Lakes Boulevard Blackfalds AB T4M 0P1 · Child Care Facility

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Inspection summary

Aspen Lakes Discovery Center West has been inspected 11 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since December 8, 2023. The most recent inspection, on July 7, 2026, found no infractions.

4 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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 once on June 3, 2026. For example: Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) available in suitable location(s), and properly stocked with handwashing supplies?

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 15, 2026. For example: Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Non-Critical)?

  • 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 August 28, 2024. For example: Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Critical)?

  • 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 11 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on April 11, 2025. For example: Are sleeping supplies and areas sufficient to ensure client safety and comfort (Non-Critical)?

About this data

These results come from Alberta Health Services (Environmental 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.

11 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 22. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. Low water pressure for handwashing sink in Fox room. Repair.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 09. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) available in suitable location(s), and properly stocked with handwashing supplies?
      • Handwashing basin next to diapering stations and in bathrooms.Adequately supplied. 1. Low water pressure for fox room hand sink. Repair.
    • 22. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. Low water pressure for handwashing sink in Fox room. Repair.
  4. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 24. Are sleeping supplies and areas sufficient to ensure client safety and comfort (Non-Critical)?
      • Beds within 60cm or each other.Maintain 60cm separation between mats.
    • 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Non-Critical)?
      • Ensure safety strap is secure for diapering change pads.
  6. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 05. Are communicable diseases at this facility being properly managed?
      • There was no posted sign at the entrance indicating the facility is under an outbreak at the time of the inspection.**Ensure that the outbreak signage is posted at all times until the outbreak is declared over.
  8. Demand Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 05. Are communicable diseases at this facility being properly managed?
      • The operators indicated that staff with suspected communicable illness/symptoms such as diarrhea are allowed to stay at work.**Ensure all staff exhibiting symptoms of communicable diseases are excluded from working and not allowed to return to work until 48 hours after symptoms have resolved.
    • 05. Are communicable diseases at this facility being properly managed?
      • The operators indicated that clients with suspected illness are not always isolated from other clients.**Ensure all clients with suspected communicable diseases are segregated from other clients before being picked up by parents.
    • 05. Are communicable diseases at this facility being properly managed?
      • The facility has no set protocol for cleaning and disinfecting areas contaminated with blood, feces, vomitus and other body fluid.**Ensure to develop a written protocol to guide staff on cleaning and disinfection with regards to body fluids.
    • 17. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Critical)?
      • The bleach solutions in spray bottles throughout the facility measured at 500ppm of chlorine.**Ensure bleach solutions are maintained at 1000ppm as required during outbreaks.-The operation mixed bleach solutions to 1000ppm during the inspection.
  9. Monitoring Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 05. Are communicable diseases at this facility being properly managed?
      • The operators indicated that clients with suspected illness are not always isolated from other clients.**Ensure all clients with suspected communicable diseases are segregated from other clients before being picked up by parents.
    • 05. Are communicable diseases at this facility being properly managed?
      • The facility has no set protocol for cleaning and disinfecting areas contaminated with blood, feces, vomitus and other body fluid.**Ensure to develop a written protocol to guide staff on cleaning and disinfection with regards to body fluids.
    • 05. Are communicable diseases at this facility being properly managed?
      • The operators indicated that staff with suspected communicable illness/symptoms such as diarrhea are allowed to stay at work.**Ensure all staff exhibiting symptoms of communicable diseases are excluded from working and not allowed to return to work until 48 hours after symptoms have resolved.
    • 23. Are sleeping supplies and areas sufficient to ensure client safety and comfort (Critical)?
      • Sleeping mats are disinfected once a week and stored without separation.Ensure sleeping mats are disinfected after each use.
    • 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Non-Critical)?
      • The operator indicated client bottles are sometimes filled from the hand sink in the Fox room.Please ensure all client drinking water is supplied from the kitchen tap. Ensure all hand sinks are for hand washing purposes only.
  10. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 22. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Non-Critical)?
      • The hand sink in the infant room and the hand sink in the washroom between the infant and toddler room did not have any not water going to them. This makes hand washing less comfortable which means that staff and kids might not be as thorough them washing their hands. Please have the sinks or plumbing system repaired so that the water from them is warm (35C to 45C).
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