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Better Beginnings Early Learning & Child Care - Childcare

4930 Woodland Drive Lacombe AB T4L 1P1 · Child Care Facility

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Inspection summary

Better Beginnings Early Learning & Child Care - Childcare has been inspected 8 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since February 2, 2024. The most recent inspection, on September 1, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

3 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on February 2, 2024. For example: Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 1, 2026. For example: Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?

  • 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 February 26, 2025. For example: Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 1, 2026. For example: Are proper protocols being followed in regards to client care?

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.

8 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • The bathroom sink counter located in the Ladybug room had exposed wood and was not smooth, cleanable, or non-porous. Please ensure that the bathroom sink counter is replaced to facilitate proper cleaning and disinfection of the surface and help reduce the spread of disease.In the short term, please ensure the counter is made flush and that the affected section is repainted.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 06. Are proper protocols being followed in regards to client care?
      • The diapering change pad near the girls washroom is missing a safety belt and the pad is damaged with exposed foam where the belt was previously attached.ACTION:-Repair or replace the change pad so that it is easy to clean and in good repair.-Ensure that all diapering stations are equipped with safety belts.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 17. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Critical)?
      • The bleach solutions in spray bottles throughout the facility measured at 800ppm of chlorine.**Ensure bleach solutions are maintained at 1000ppm as required during outbreaks.-The operation mixed bleach solutions to 1000ppm during the inspection.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 21. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Critical)?
      • The water temperature that is accessible for washrooms is too hot. The probed measured temperature was between 55-56C. Please ensure the temperature is lowered to a maximum temperature of 54C.
  6. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 04. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-Critical)?
      • Thumbtacks were observed on a cork board in the infant room. **Please have the thumbtacks removed.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • A couch with ripped upholstery was observed in the toddler room.**Please have the upholstery repaired to ensure that it is cleanable.
    • 20. Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (Non-Critical)?
      • The procedure for toy washing was inadequate. Staff on site indicated toys are only soaked in bleach solution.**Ensure the toys are washed with soap, rinsed and then soaked in sanitizer.-The toy washing procedure was reiterated with staff during the inspection.
    • 25. Are there adequate storage areas sufficient for the operation of the facility?
      • Clients' personal items such as coats and jackets were observed to be in contact while under storage.**Ensure each clients' personal items are stored in a manner that allows for adequate/distinct separation from others.
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