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BriarPatch Childcare Cottage - Daycare

21 - 301 Wye Road Sherwood Park AB T8B 0A4 · Child Care Facility

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Inspection summary

BriarPatch Childcare Cottage - Daycare has been inspected 13 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since November 20, 2023. The most recent inspection, on September 24, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

8 of 13 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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.

  • 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 September 24, 2026. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 25, 2024. 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 February 12, 2025. For example: Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (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 5 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 24, 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.

13 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 06. Are proper protocols being followed in regards to client care?
      • Two soiled diapers in individual bags were left on the diapering change table. Ensure to dispose of soiled diapers and sanitize surface of station.
    • 09. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) available in suitable location(s), and properly stocked with handwashing supplies?
      • Handwashing basin in Toddler room A requires repair to ensure adequate handwashing.
  2. Demand Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 15. Is laundry being properly handled in a suitable manner?
      • Dirty laundry was observed to be on the floor in the laundry room. Discussed with operator to ensure dirty laundry is properly stored prior to washing.
    • 31. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Critical)?
      • Two measured bottles of chlorine sanitizer solution was not acceptable for required concentration for outbreak status. Measured concentrations were 500ppm and 800ppm respectively. The label for how to prepare the correct concentration during outbreak was correct. Informed operator who created a fresh solution. Please ensure chlorine concentration meets requirements of 1000ppm during outbreak.
    • 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Non-Critical)?
      • No valid test strips were available for chlorine that would be able to test and measure the required concentrations during outbreak procedures. Informed operator who will purchase valid test strips that are able to test higher concentrations.
    • 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Non-Critical)?
      • No ABHR was available in rooms for staff use or rooms for children over the ages of 3 years old. Please ensure ABHR is available as an additional measure to those individuals and stored in a safe location.
  3. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • A ceiling tile was missing in nursery B. Some other ceiling tiles appeared discolored due to previous water damage.Replace the missing and damaged ceiling tiles and ensure there is no active water leak.
  7. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
      • Junior kinder room for ages 4-6, was still under construction and required completion. The facility may operate under these conditions without access and usage of this room, until the work and final clean-up is completed.
  8. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
      • Facility was still under construction at the time of inspection. A re-inspection will be required for approval purposes, once all the construction and final cleaning of the facility is completed.Capacity of 120 children.Ages 12 mos.-to 6 years.6008 ft2 facility.
  9. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

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