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Blum Childcare Academy - Facility

230 19 Street NW Calgary AB T2N 2H7 · Child Care Facility

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Inspection summary

Blum Childcare Academy - Facility has been inspected 7 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since April 12, 2024. The most recent inspection, on September 17, 2026, found no infractions.

2 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 2, 2025. For example: Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-Critical)?

  • 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 April 12, 2024. 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on March 24, 2026. For example: Is this facility properly constructed (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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 20, 2025. For example: Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (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 once on March 20, 2025. For example: Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (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.

7 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
      • Sign of water leakage was observed on the ceiling in the classroom 2.-Please investigate and repair any water leakage to prevent growth of mould and replace the affected ceiling tile(s).
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 04. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-Critical)?
      • Glass jars within the reach of children were observed in classroom 3.-Please ensure all glass jars are kept out of reaching of children to prevent risk of injury in an event of breakage. Glass jars should only be accessed to children under staff supervision.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 04. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. Glass jars within the reach of children were observed in classroom 3.-Please ensure all glass jars are kept out of reaching of children to prevent risk of injury in an event of breakage. Glass jars should only be accessed to children under staff supervision.2. Long tangling wire was observed in classroom 4.-Please keep all tangling wires out of children reach to prevent risk of entanglement. This was corrected during the inspection.
    • 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
      • Diapering station with peeling paint exposing raw wood was observed in classroom 3.-Please repair the diapering station to ensure proper cleaning and sanitizing of the diapering surface.
    • 20. Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. Dirty toy containers were noted in classrooms1 and 2.-Please clean toy containers to maintain sanitary condition.2. The sensory bottles were taped with multiple layers of clear tape making them harder to clean/disinfect properly. -Please ensure that the bottles are visibly clean. Advised to use hot glue.
    • 22. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Non-Critical)?
      • Hot water temperature was measured between 26 and 29 degrees Celsius at most daycare handwashing sinks.-Please adjust and maintained hot water temperature between 38-43 degrees Celsius to ensure proper handwashing process.
    • 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Non-Critical)?
      • Children water bottles were noted without name labels.-Please ensure children water bottles are labeled with their names.
  6. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
      • Several wooden tables throughout the facility have raw wood exposed. Ensure these are resurfaced or replaced.
  7. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 04. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-Critical)?
      • Electrical panel cupboard was open. Locked during inpsection.
    • 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
      • Several wooden tables throughout the facility have raw wood exposed. Ensure these are resurfaced or replaced.
    • 09. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) available in suitable location(s), and properly stocked with handwashing supplies?
      • Facility is re-using single use towels for hand washing. Ensure towels are washed after one use.
    • 20. Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. Operators were mixing soap and bleach together when disinfecting toys. Ensure soap and water wash step is separate from the bleach disinfectant step as soap can degrade bleach rendering not effective. 2. A star pillow in the baby room was in disrepair. Repair or discard.

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