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Brackendale Montessori

1485 Harwood Ave N, Ajax ON L1T 4T9 · Child Care Inspections

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Inspection summary

Brackendale Montessori has been inspected 3 times by Durham Region Health Department since October 21, 2024. The most recent inspection, on September 14, 2026, recorded 5 infractions.

None of the 3 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Protecting food from contamination and Food source, labelling and allergens.

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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 14, 2026. For example: Toilets, potty seats/chairs, and handwashing sinks cleaned and disinfected daily and more often as required

  • 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 2 times on March 4, 2025. For example: Sleeping equipment cleaned and disinfected as required, stored in sanitary manner, and designated for each child

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on October 21, 2024. For example: Absorbent materials laundered/cleaned and disinfected/discarded weekly (e.g. slip covers, dress-up clothes, plush toys, puzzles, cardboard)

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 14, 2026. For example: Toys, teaching materials, surfaces, equipment, and/or furniture maintained clean and in good repair

  • 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 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 14, 2026. For example: Diaper change procedures/toileting routine practiced as per Durham Region Health Department recommendations

About this data

These results come from Durham Region Health Department, 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.

3 inspections

  1. Routine

    5 infractions

    • Toys, teaching materials, surfaces, equipment, and/or furniture maintained clean and in good repair
      • Operator fail to maintain toys, teaching equipment, materials, surfaces, and/or furniture clean and/or in good repair
      • Operator must maintain toys, teaching equipment, materials, surfaces, and/or furniture clean and in good repair
    • Toilets, potty seats/chairs, and handwashing sinks cleaned and disinfected daily and more often as required
      • Fail to clean and disinfect potty seats/chairs after each use
      • Operator must clean and disinfect potty seats/chairs after each use
    • Diaper change procedures/toileting routine practiced as per Durham Region Health Department recommendations
      • Fail to follow proper diaper change/toileting procedures as per Durham Region Health Department recommendations
      • Operator must follow proper diaper change/toileting procedures as per Durham Region Health Department recommendations
    • Diaper change area not used as food preparation, food service, or children’s eating area
      • Fail to provide separate diaper change area
      • Operator must provide separate diaper change area (not used as a food preparation, food service, or children’s eating area)
    • Water play is practiced as per Durham Region Health Department recommendations
      • Fail to clean and disinfect water play tables/toys immediately after each use
      • Operator must clean and disinfect water play tables/toys immediately after each use
  2. Routine

    4 infractions

    • Sleeping equipment cleaned and disinfected as required, stored in sanitary manner, and designated for each child
      • Fail to ensure sleeping equipment stored in sanitary manner (e.g. not overlapping/touching)
      • Operator must ensure sleeping equipment stored in sanitary manner (e.g. not overlapping/touching)
    • Toys, teaching materials, surfaces, equipment, and/or furniture maintained clean and in good repair
      • Operator fail to maintain toys, teaching equipment, materials, surfaces, and/or furniture clean and/or in good repair
      • Operator must maintain toys, teaching equipment, materials, surfaces, and/or furniture clean and in good repair
    • Creams/ointments/wipes/diapers stored and dispensed to avoid contamination (not shared)
      • Fail to dispense creams/ointments/wipes to prevent cross contamination (e.g., applicator sticks, squeeze tubes)
      • Operator must dispense creams/ointments/wipes so as to avoid contamination of remaining contents (not shared)
    • Adequate separation of children’s personal belongings
      • Fail to provide adequate separation of children’s personal belongings
      • Operator must provide adequate separation for children’s personal belongings
  3. Routine

    6 infractions

    • Absorbent materials laundered/cleaned and disinfected/discarded weekly (e.g. slip covers, dress-up clothes, plush toys, puzzles, cardboard)
      • Fail to ensure absorbent materials laundered/cleaned and disinfected/discarded weekly
      • Operator must ensure absorbent materials laundered/cleaned and disinfected/discarded weekly
    • Toys, teaching materials, surfaces, equipment, and/or furniture maintained clean and in good repair
      • Operator fail to maintain toys, teaching equipment, materials, surfaces, and/or furniture clean and/or in good repair
      • Operator must maintain toys, teaching equipment, materials, surfaces, and/or furniture clean and in good repair
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, and other building fixtures maintained clean and in good repair
      • Operator fail to maintain floors, walls, ceilings, or other building fixtures clean and in good repair
      • Operator must repair/replace damaged floors, walls, and/or ceilings
    • Toilets, potty seats/chairs, and handwashing sinks cleaned and disinfected daily and more often as required
      • Fail to store potty seats/chairs in a clean and sanitary manner
      • Operator to store potty seats/chairs in clean and sanitary manner
    • Diaper change procedures/toileting routine practiced as per Durham Region Health Department recommendations
      • Fail to follow proper diaper change/toileting procedures as per Durham Region Health Department recommendations
      • Operator must follow proper diaper change/toileting procedures as per Durham Region Health Department recommendations
    • Outdoor playspace has no health and safety hazards (excluding play structure)
      • Fail to ensure no more than two bolt threads are exposed on fence/gate enclosure
      • Operator must ensure no more than two bolt threads are exposed on fence/gate enclosure

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