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DMS Montessori Preschool and Daycare

101 Simcoe St N, Oshawa ON L1G 4S4 · Child Care Inspections

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Inspection summary

DMS Montessori Preschool and Daycare has been inspected 7 times by Durham Region Health Department since March 31, 2025. The most recent inspection, on July 10, 2026, found no infractions.

2 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 6 inspections with 10 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food source, labelling and allergens.

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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 7, 2026. For example: Premises in compliance with the current MOHLTC Guidance Document for the Management of Animals in Child Care Centres

  • 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 on March 4, 2026. For example: Handwashing sinks adequately equipped and maintained in sanitary manner

  • 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 March 4, 2026. For example: Absorbent materials laundered/cleaned and disinfected/discarded weekly (e.g. slip covers, dress-up clothes, plush toys, puzzles, cardboard)

  • 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 March 4, 2026. For example: Creams/ointments/wipes/diapers stored and dispensed to avoid contamination (not shared)

  • 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 6, 2026. For example: Toys, teaching materials, surfaces, equipment, and/or furniture maintained clean and in good repair

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.

7 inspections

  1. Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • Premises in compliance with the current MOHLTC Guidance Document for the Management of Animals in Child Care Centres
      • Fail to provide education to staff, children, volunteers, and students on Infection Prevention and Control measures and behaviours for animal contact prior to any activities involving animals as per Box 8
      • Fail to implement an animal care plan for resident animal(s) as per Box 17
      • Fail to provide a completed Veterinary Care Statement as per Appendix 2A/2B for resident/visiting animal(s)
  3. Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Re-Inspection & Complaint

    1 infraction

    • Premises in compliance with the current MOHLTC Guidance Document for the Management of Animals in Child Care Centres
      • Operator must not house or allow visits of any animals listed as per Box 6 for ALL ages
  5. Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 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
  6. Routine

    7 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
    • Handwashing sinks adequately equipped and maintained in sanitary manner
      • Fail to provide continuous supply of hot and cold running water under pressure
      • Fail to provide adequate supply of soap in dispensers and/or single-use towels
      • Operator must provide continuous supply of hot and cold running water under pressure
      • Operator must provide adequate supply of soap in dispensers and/or single-use towels
    • Toilets, potty seats/chairs, and handwashing sinks cleaned and disinfected daily and more often as required
      • Fail to clean and disinfect toilets daily and when visibly soiled
    • 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)
    • Upper floor windows designed to prevent falls (4 in/10 cm maximum opening)
      • Fail to ensure upper floor windows designed to prevent falls (more than 4 in/10 cm maximum opening)
      • Operator must ensure upper floor windows are designed to prevent falls (4 in/10 cm maximum opening)
    • Outdoor playspace has no health and safety hazards (excluding play structure)
  7. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Diaper change surface(s) cleaned and disinfected as per Durham Region Health Department recommendations
      • Fail to clean and disinfect diaper change surface(s) after each use and table surfaces, including the underside of the mat/pad daily
      • Operator must clean and disinfect diaper change surface(s) after each use and table surfaces, including the underside of the mat/pad daily

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