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Blue Bird Child Care Centre - Daycare

18204 84 Avenue NW Edmonton AB T5T 2B4 · Child Care Facility

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Inspection summary

Blue Bird Child Care Centre - Daycare has been inspected 9 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since May 10, 2024. The most recent inspection, on October 13, 2026, recorded 5 infractions.

1 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 6 inspections with 26 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests.

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.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 8 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on October 13, 2026. For example: Are proper measures being taken to ensure that vermin do not enter or exist in the facility (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 13 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on October 13, 2026. For example: Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 13, 2026. For example: Is this facility properly constructed (Non-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 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on October 6, 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.

9 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
      • There is no toy washing sink availableInstall at min a residential size dish sink, recommend min two for toy processing. The sink must not be in the washroom or used for any diapering needsThis must be completed by November 13 2026
    • 17. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Critical)?
      • PHI onsite Oct 6 2026 and the kitchen was no longer hoarded off. Staff using the fridge. *** must be hoarded off by Oct 8 2026. As previously discussed, with the moldy materials the area must remain hoarded off until such time as the work required is all completed The kitchen was previously confirmed hoarded off Jan 7 2026 with noted no access to the space until such time any required mold remediation is completed Air quality reported provided to this office Feb 2026 noted no asbestos but high levels of mold, as discussed in such a case the kitchen must remain hoarded with no staff/client access.Actions:Hoard off kitchen By Oct 9 2026 with no access to staff and clients. Water damaged and moldy materials need to be removed by a qualified contractor within hoarding by October 30 2026. The wall cavity and surrounding area needs to be clean and sanitary prior to re build
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • Water damaged cupboard floors under the large vanity in the main children's washroomOutstandingThe cupboard doors are extensively deterioratedThe cupboard floor under each sink area were bubbled, damaged and warped Remove all deteriorated and damaged materials and replace with new materials by December 6 2026. Materials must be smooth durable and easy to keep clean.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • Staff washroom: there was an active leak from the open ceiling area within the washroom. There was a full bucket of water on the floor. The wall was wet. Provide an update of repair remedy by October 12 2026Replace all the water damaged ceiling tiles and any water damaged drywall/flooring within 2wks of leak repair
    • 26. Are proper measures being taken to ensure that vermin do not enter or exist in the facility (Critical)?
      • pest infestation unresolved
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 06. Are proper protocols being followed in regards to client care?
      • Main Shared Washroom:The fold out diaper table on the wall in the washroom does not have a safety belt(only one end) Discussed with the staff only floor diapering permitted The diaper pad present was covered in a garage bag because the pad was torn. The staff removed this item for discarding and had another one available. Floor diapering only permitted Baby room:The diaper pad on counter was covered in a blue garbage bag; the pad itself was torn. The staff removed this for discarding, there was another pad available
    • 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
      • There is no toy washing sink availableInstall at min a residential size dish sink, recommend min two for toy processing. The sink must not be in the washroom or used for any diapering needsThis must be completed by November 13 2026
    • 17. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Critical)?
      • PHI onsite Oct 6 2026 and the kitchen was no longer hoarded off. Staff using the fridge. *** must be hoarded off by Oct 8 2026. As previously discussed, with the moldy materials the area must remain hoarded off until such time as the work required is all completed The kitchen was previously confirmed hoarded off Jan 7 2026 with noted no access to the space until such time any required mold remediation is completed Air quality reported provided to this office Feb 2026 noted no asbestos but high levels of mold, as discussed in such a case the kitchen must remain hoarded with no staff/client access.Actions:Hoard off kitchen By Oct 9 2026 with no access to staff and clients. Water damaged and moldy materials need to be removed by a qualified contractor within hoarding by October 30 2026. The wall cavity and surrounding area needs to be clean and sanitary prior to re build
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • Water damaged cupboard floors under the large vanity in the main children's washroomOutstandingThe cupboard doors are extensively deterioratedThe cupboard floor under each sink area were bubbled, damaged and warped Remove all deteriorated and damaged materials and replace with new materials by December 6 2026. Materials must be smooth durable and easy to keep clean.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • Staff washroom: there was an active leak from the open ceiling area within the washroom. There was a full bucket of water on the floor. The wall was wet. Provide an update of repair remedy by October 12 2026Replace all the water damaged ceiling tiles and any water damaged drywall/flooring within 2wks of leak repair
    • 26. Are proper measures being taken to ensure that vermin do not enter or exist in the facility (Critical)?
      • pest infestation unresolved
    • 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Non-Critical)?
      • Staff were observed warming children's food using the microwave in the baby room. This requires staff to repeatedly open and close doors while transporting the food to each child in each room.Staff are keeping children's food in the fridge which is in a room that must not be accessed. Required corrective actions by Oct 9 2026Relocate the microwave to an easily accessible, unobstructed area near a handwashing sink that is not used for diapering or toileting activities.Discontinue warming food in the baby room while the only available handwashing sink is the diapering hand sink.Ensure food can be warmed and delivered without unnecessary movement through child-care rooms or repeated opening and closing of doors.Alternatively, require parents to provide only ready-to-eat meals that do not require warming. As previously discussed, the owner had provided written notice of this requirement to parents in JanuaryRelocate the refrigerator to an appropriate and accessible area, or discontinue its use.Provide a written update and photographs confirming the corrective actions by October 8, 2026.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 17. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Critical)?
      • The kitchen is in a state of disrepair as noted on previous visit. The kitchen is not used for food prep, but it is open to the childcare spaces (not enclosed) and staff were using the spaceCupboards, counter and sinks were previously removed due to the ongoing pest infestation that was suspected to be within the walls. Removing this revealed the noted pest infestation, water damage and moldThe kitchen needs to be immediately fully hoarded off floor to ceiling, provide confirmation that this is complete via an email picture.Staff must not access the space. Children need to bring ready to serve lunches and no re use of daycare dishes.- confirmed completed Jan 7 2026A qualified Environmental Hygienist needs to take samples of the materials in the space to test for asbestos prior to any restoration work Provide those samples results as soon as availableIf asbestos is detected to be in the kitchen materials, then an Environmental Hygienist needs to carry out remediation of the space. Please seek a plan with the professional and provide it to this office If NO asbestos detected, then work must be started and progress communicated:The oven must be removed/ The fridge moved or removed Drywall needs to be cut out: all water damaged or rotted materials noted within the space needs to be removed The wall cavity and surrounding area needs to be clean and sanitaryThe room needs to remain hoarded off and the area monitored for pest activity. Site inspection required prior to rebuilding the space Once pest activity has diminished via pest control reporting then rebuild with new materials. The rebuild to at minimum must include sinks for toy washing
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • Water damaged cupboard floors under the large vanity in the main children's washroom
    • 26. Are proper measures being taken to ensure that vermin do not enter or exist in the facility (Critical)?
      • pest infestation unresolved
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 17. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Critical)?
      • The kitchen is in a state of disrepair as noted on previous visit. The kitchen is not used for food prep, but it is open to the childcare spaces (not enclosed) and staff were using the spaceCupboards, counter and sinks were previously removed due to the ongoing pest infestation that was suspected to be within the walls. Removing this revealed the noted pest infestation, water damage and moldThe kitchen needs to be immediately fully hoarded off floor to ceiling, provide confirmation that this is complete via an email picture.Staff must not access the space. Children need to bring ready to serve lunches and no re use of daycare dishes.A qualified Environmental Hygienist needs to take samples of the materials in the space to test for asbestos prior to any restoration work Provide those samples results as soon as availableIf asbestos is detected to be in the kitchen materials, then an Environmental Hygienist needs to carry out remediation of the space. Please seek a plan with the professional and provide it to this office If NO asbestos detected, then work must be started and progress communicated:The oven must be removed/ The fridge moved or removed Drywall needs to be cut out: all water damaged or rotted materials noted within the space needs to be removed The wall cavity and surrounding area needs to be clean and sanitaryThe room needs to remain hoarded off and the area monitored for pest activity. Site inspection required prior to rebuilding the space The space needs to be confirmed as hoarded off, asbestos testing initiated, and an action plan provided prior to re-opening after Christmas break. Provide a picture and contact this office to schedule a site inspectionOnce pest activity has diminished via pest control reporting then rebuild with new materials. The rebuild to at minimum must include sinks for toy washing
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • Water damaged cupboard floors under the large vanity in the main children's washroom
    • 26. Are proper measures being taken to ensure that vermin do not enter or exist in the facility (Critical)?
      • There have been no changes to the space since the last site visited. All noted as per last report including mouse droppings along the walls, within the walls and behind the appliances. In conjunction with the kitchen remediation the inside and outside of this facility must be examined and measures put in place to deal with the pest infestation Any mouse dropping must always be cleaned up and ongoing pest control must be diligent.
    • 31. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Critical)?
      • Staff were using the kitchen to access the fridge, dishes and providing juice boxesStaff were plating children's home food on daycare dishware and noted to be washing them in the preschool sink with soap and water only. As per staff dishes are re used as needed - The facility does not have a Food Permit for re use of dishes. Immediately discontinue this practice- The children must only bring ready to eat foods
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 17. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Critical)?
      • The kitchen is in a state of disrepair as noted on previous visit. The kitchen is not used for food prep, but it is open to the childcare spaces (not enclosed) and staff were using the spaceCupboards, counter and sinks were previously removed due to the ongoing pest infestation that was suspected to be within the walls. Removing this revealed the noted pest infestation, water damage and moldThe kitchen needs to be immediately fully hoarded off floor to ceiling, provide confirmation that this is complete via an email picture.Staff must not access the space. Children need to bring ready to serve lunches and no re use of daycare dishes.A qualified Environmental Hygienist needs to take samples of the materials in the space to test for asbestos prior to any restoration work Provide those samples results as soon as availableIf asbestos is detected to be in the kitchen materials, then an Environmental Hygienist needs to carry out remediation of the space. Please seek a plan with the professional and provide it to this office If NO asbestos detected, then work must be started and progress communicated:The oven must be removed/ The fridge moved or removed Drywall needs to be cut out: all water damaged or rotted materials noted within the space needs to be removed The wall cavity and surrounding area needs to be clean and sanitaryThe room needs to remain hoarded off and the area monitored for pest activity. Site inspection required prior to rebuilding the space The space needs to be confirmed as hoarded off, asbestos testing initiated, and an action plan provided prior to re-opening after Christmas break. Provide a picture and contact this office to schedule a site inspectionOnce pest activity has diminished via pest control reporting then rebuild with new materials. The rebuild to at minimum must include sinks for toy washing
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • Water damaged cupboard floors under the large vanity in the main children's washroom
    • 26. Are proper measures being taken to ensure that vermin do not enter or exist in the facility (Critical)?
      • There have been no changes to the space since the last site visited. All noted as per last report including mouse droppings along the walls, within the walls and behind the appliances. In conjunction with the kitchen remediation the inside and outside of this facility must be examined and measures put in place to deal with the pest infestation Any mouse dropping must always be cleaned up and ongoing pest control must be diligent.
    • 31. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Critical)?
      • Staff were using the kitchen to access the fridge, dishes and providing juice boxesStaff were plating children's home food on daycare dishware and noted to be washing them in the preschool sink with soap and water only. As per staff dishes are re used as needed - The facility does not have a Food Permit for re use of dishes. Immediately discontinue this practice- The children must only bring ready to eat foods
  6. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 17. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Critical)?
      • The kitchen is in a state of disrepair as noted on previous visit. The kitchen is not used for food prep, but it is open to the childcare spaces (not enclosed) and staff were using the spaceCupboards, counter and sinks were previously removed due to the ongoing pest infestation that was suspected to be within the walls. Removing this revealed the noted pest infestation, water damage and moldThe kitchen needs to be immediately fully hoarded off floor to ceiling, provide confirmation that this is complete via an email picture.Staff must not access the space. Children need to bring ready to serve lunches and no re use of daycare dishes.A qualified Environmental Hygienist needs to take samples of the materials in the space to test for asbestos prior to any restoration work Provide those samples results as soon as availableIf asbestos is detected to be in the kitchen materials, then an Environmental Hygienist needs to carry out remediation of the space. Please seek a plan with the professional and provide it to this office If NO asbestos detected, then work must be started and progress communicated:The oven must be removed/ The fridge moved or removed Drywall needs to be cut out: all water damaged or rotted materials noted within the space needs to be removed The wall cavity and surrounding area needs to be clean and sanitaryThe room needs to remain hoarded off and the area monitored for pest activity. Site inspection required prior to rebuilding the space The space needs to be confirmed as hoarded off, asbestos testing initiated, and an action plan provided prior to re-opening after Christmas break. Provide a picture and contact this office to schedule a site inspectionOnce pest activity has diminished via pest control reporting then rebuild with new materials. The rebuild to at minimum must include sinks for toy washing
    • 26. Are proper measures being taken to ensure that vermin do not enter or exist in the facility (Critical)?
      • There have been no changes to the space since the last site visited. All noted as per last report including mouse droppings along the walls, within the walls and behind the appliances. In conjunction with the kitchen remediation the inside and outside of this facility must be examined and measures put in place to deal with the pest infestation Any mouse dropping must always be cleaned up and ongoing pest control must be diligent.
    • 31. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Critical)?
      • Staff were using the kitchen to access the fridge, dishes and providing juice boxesStaff were plating children's home food on daycare dishware and noted to be washing them in the preschool sink with soap and water only. As per staff dishes are re used as needed - The facility does not have a Food Permit for re use of dishes. Immediately discontinue this practice- The children must only bring ready to eat foods
  7. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 27. Are proper measures being taken to ensure that vermin do not enter or exist in the facility (Non-Critical)?
      • Update and progress: the cupboards were removed as needed up to the stove area , there was mold, dropping and debris noted on the floor and in the open cavity area.- Discussed with the owners son, that immediate concern was to clean up the debris as the staff still access the area for the fridge etc: wet the debris as to avoid any dust spreading/inhaling, wipe up the droppings and debris off the floor then follow up with cleaning floor with a bleach solution. • Please remove the water damaged drywall/materials at min up to above the backsplash area • Use a shop vac or equivalent to clean within the cavity( not the daycare vacuum).• Also remove any damaged drywall/materials along the stove wall. • Remove the stove / oven as it does not serve a purpose within the space. • It is recommended to leave the area open but sealed off for easier pest control access within the walls until infestation is under control ** Examine the exterior of the building and fix any route of entry that vermin may be using to access the space. • Replace with new material for restoration of the space. • A written plan approval is required if you would like to renovate the space as a food handling kitchen
  8. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 27. Are proper measures being taken to ensure that vermin do not enter or exist in the facility (Non-Critical)?
      • Mouse dropping in kitchen cupboards. Likely living behind walls or under cupboards Traps present* Further steps required to deal with the ongoing rodent infestation. Traps wont solve the issue.* Remove the cupboards along the walls where the sinks are situated and remove the oven. (One cupboard floor was water damaged and moldy)* Leave the space open until such time as deemed pest free* Examine the area, clean up the rodent droppings, repair any holes, fix leaks. * If no improvement more cupboards will need to be removed.
    • 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Non-Critical)?
      • Washroom: wall mount diaper change station in washroom only has the one side of the belt therefore children can not be secured. Only floor diaper using a durable change pad until such time that a new belt can be added to the wall mount one Baby room: there is a diaper change pad on counter that has a belt, but the pad is not attached to the surface. Floor diaper only until such time as the pad can be mounted to the surface.* Provide an update to this office
  9. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

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