Bow Daycare - Facility
6403 Bowness Road NW Calgary AB T3B 0E6 · Child Care Facility
Inspection summary
Bow Daycare - Facility has been inspected 7 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since September 27, 2024. The most recent inspection, on September 1, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.
4 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.
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 once on September 23, 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 October 1, 2024. For example:
Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) available in suitable location(s), and properly stocked with handwashing supplies?
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 once on October 1, 2024. For example:
Are proper measures being taken to ensure that vermin do not enter or exist in the facility (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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 1, 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 once on October 1, 2024. For example:
Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (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
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
- There is a shelf in the single stall bathroom that is missing corner covers. **Install corner covers for all sharp edges/corners.**
- 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 04. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-Critical)?
- Small pom poms were noted in the toddler room within reach of children, posing a potential choking hazard.**This was removed and discarded by staff. Ensure no small toys or materials are being used as it can be a choking hazard.**
- 10. Is a properly supplied first aid kit provided and readily available?
- Some of the first aid kits may not be fully stocked. **Please ensure the contents match those listed for the Number 2 First Aid Kit."
- 24. Are sleeping supplies and areas sufficient to ensure client safety and comfort (Non-Critical)?
- Some of the bedding were stored touching one another. **Store bedding in washable bags when not in use.**
- 25. Are there adequate storage areas sufficient for the operation of the facility?
- Floor cushions and toys/bins were stored in a crib and on top of napping cots in the infant room.**Remove any cushions/pillows that are normally on the floor from the cribs. Remove toys/bins off the cots.**
- 04. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Initial Inspection
5 infractions
- 09. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) available in suitable location(s), and properly stocked with handwashing supplies?
- The hand sink faucet is positioned far and is not conducive to proper handwashing as discussed on site. Please reposition the hand sink to ensure that it is conducive to proper handwashing.
- 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
- Ensure that the baseboard heater is not accessible to the children to ensure that they do not get injured as discussed.Ensure that all taller shelves are anchored as discussed.Ensure that the ventilation grate accessible to the children is rectified such that it is not sharp and children's fingers cannot fit in the vent without compromising the air flow, please consult with safety codes to ensure compliance.
- 22. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Non-Critical)?
- The hot water tank was leaking in the furnace room; repair the tank.
- 27. Are proper measures being taken to ensure that vermin do not enter or exist in the facility (Non-Critical)?
- Ensure that the gaps on the exterior of the doors are fully sealed such that the spray foam is not visible.Ensure that ALL the gaps shown on the exterior are sealed as discussed.
- 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Non-Critical)?
- Confirm that the mirror in the classroom is chlidsafe as discussed.
- 09. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) available in suitable location(s), and properly stocked with handwashing supplies?
- Demand Inspection
0 infractions
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