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Dream Start Daycare - Childcare

4711 51 Avenue Red Deer AB T4N 6H8 · Child Care Facility

Inspection summary

Dream Start Daycare - Childcare has been inspected 6 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since October 18, 2024. The most recent inspection, on June 25, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 1 infraction recorded. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct health risks.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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.

  • 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 June 3, 2026. For example: Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (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 once on October 18, 2024. For example: Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (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 September 24, 2025. 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.

6 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 19. Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (Critical)?
      • It was observed that the catippilar indoor play structure does not have adequate fall protection. The structure measures 24 inches, which creates a risk of injury if a child were to fall onto the existing gym flooring. Please ensure that the play structure must not be used until approved indoor playground surfacing is installed and the area is deemed safe for use.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 06. Are proper protocols being followed in regards to client care?
      • A client was observed to not complete handwashing after their diaper was changed. The attending staff member was also observed to not wash their hands in-between diapering clients. The facility director was notified of the issue. Please ensure that hand hygiene is performed regularly and in-between diaper changing clients.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Initial Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 21. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Critical)?
      • The temperatures of the hot water at several client-accessible sinks in the facility were measured at 54.3-54.7C after running the tap for a couple of minutes at the time of inspection. Please ensure that all client-accessible hot water fixtures are limited to temperatures at or below 54C.

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