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ESG Child Playcare Center - Facility

111 Covepark Square NE Calgary AB T3K 5T7 · Child Care Facility

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Inspection summary

ESG Child Playcare Center - Facility has been inspected 10 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since April 15, 2024. The most recent inspection, on April 30, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

3 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

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.

  • 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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 10, 2024. For example: Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 10, 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 September 24, 2024. For example: Are proper measures being taken to ensure that vermin do not enter or exist in the facility (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 7 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on April 30, 2026. For example: Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (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 once on September 24, 2024. For example: Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (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.

10 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • **Updated April 30th, 2026: baseboards still need to be repaired**2. Baseboards in the basement by the stair doors and back exit were peeling off the wall and were not flush with the wall. Please repair or replace the baseboards so they are secured and flush to the wall to prevent the buildup of dirt and debris.
  2. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • 1.Various finishes across the facility were in disrepair resulted in exposed wood and surfaces not being smooth and easy to clean. Areas included:- Toddler B door- Nursery room door- Age 3/4 room door- Toddler A room door- Basement hallway above the benches. Please refinish/repair all damaged surfaces throughout the facility so they are smooth and easy to clean. 2. Baseboards in the basement by the stair doors and back exit were peeling off the wall and were not flush with the wall. Please repair or replace the baseboards so they are secured and flush to the wall to prevent the buildup of dirt and debris.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 19. Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (Critical)?
      • **still pending**2) The toy bins had dust accumulated.- Clean the bins.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • 1) The wooden table in the back near the window in 3-4 years down room the edges were rough, and the left leg had crack.- Repair or replace the table.2) The sanitizer concentration in the 3-4 years up measured at 0 ppm3) The sanitizer solution concentration in the toddler room measured at 50 ppm. 4) Bleach sanitizer solution in ECS 3 room measured at 0 ppm.5) Bleach sanitizer solution in BAS 2 room measured at 0 ppm.- Maintain sanitizer concentration of chlorine sanitizers at 100 ppm.6) The cloth chairs in the BAS 1 room were visibly dirty. - Steam clean the chairs and have a cover that can be removed and washed.
    • 19. Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (Critical)?
      • 1) Wooden toys throughout the facility were wearing off, and have become rough and not easily cleanable.- Go through the wooden toys and resurface or replace the wooden toys. 2) The toy bins had dust accumulated.- Clean the bins.3) Pink house toy in the 3-4 years down was visibly dirty. - Clean the toys at regular intervals.
  5. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
      • Bookshelves in premise over 4 ft need securing to wall to prevent tipping hazard. *secure shelving units in rooms: Toddler B, ESC1, BAS1
    • 09. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) available in suitable location(s), and properly stocked with handwashing supplies?
      • Toddler A room- paper towel dispenser was empty. **Ensure handwashing supplies are restocked promptly for use.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • 2. Window glass pane cracked in ESC2 room. Replace broken window.Awaiting window replacement, facility has ordered for new unit.
  8. Monitoring Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
      • Bookshelves in premise over 4 ft need securing to wall to prevent tipping hazard. *secure shelving units in rooms: Toddler A, Toddler B, ESC1, ESC3, BAS1
    • 09. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) available in suitable location(s), and properly stocked with handwashing supplies?
      • Toddler A room- paper towel dispenser was empty. **Ensure handwashing supplies are restocked promptly for use.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. Toddler A room- Blue painted wall has damage, drywall repair needed.2. Window glass pane cracked in ESC2 room. Replace broken window.3. Ceiling tile in ECS 1 room has water drip from dishwasher leak upstairs. Repair dishwasher and replace water stained ceiling tile.
    • 22. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Non-Critical)?
      • The following hot water temperatures were measured at the following sinks, recommendation is to keep temperature at 49 deg C or lower to prevent scalding:1. The 3-4 yr room upstairs- sinks 50.4 deg C in classroom2. The 3-4 yr room downstairs- both washroom sinks 51 deg C3. The ESC 2 room- washroom sinks 52 and 52.4 deg C4. The ESC3 room- washroom sinks 49.9 and 50.2 deg C5. Hallway sink was 50.3 deg C6. BAC - girls washroom 52.6, boys washroom 50 deg C
    • 27. Are proper measures being taken to ensure that vermin do not enter or exist in the facility (Non-Critical)?
      • Droppings observed underneath handsink in BAC girls washroom in basement.Clean up and monitor for activity. Ensure all access points for facility are kept closed properly when not in use.
  9. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 06. Are proper protocols being followed in regards to client care?
      • Toddler room A: Diapering pad had a large rip in it. Repair or replace diapering pad so that it is smooth and easily cleanable. **** Update April 15th 2024 Re-inspection **** 1. There was exposed unfinished wood under the diaper change bed. Staple pins were used to hold the leathery surface used to wrap the diaper change bed which created several folds around and under the bed making it difficult to clean.Replace the diaper change bed and ensure the surface for the diaper change bed is smooth, non-absorbent and cleanable. 2. Safety belts were not secured to the diaper change table.Please secure the safety belts to the diaper change table to prevent the risk of falling.

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