First Academy Montessori School - East Campus
8961 Ninth Line, Markham, ON, L6B 1B5 · Licensed Child Care Centre
Inspection summary
First Academy Montessori School - East Campus has been inspected 4 times by York Region Public Health since March 17, 2025. The most recent inspection, on July 7, 2026, found no infractions.
1 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 7 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 February 4, 2026. For example:
Staff follow proper hand hygiene practices
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 February 4, 2026. For example:
Floors, walls, ceilings, and carpet are clean and in good repair
Permits, records and postingLower risk
Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.
Recorded once on February 4, 2026. For example:
Proper diaper change procedure is followed
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 February 4, 2026. For example:
Approved disinfectants are maintained, stored properly, and applied for appropriate contact time
About this data
These results come from York Region 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.
4 inspections
- Re-inspection
0 infractions
- Compliance Inspection
6 infractions
- Floors, walls, ceilings, and carpet are clean and in good repair
- Fail to repair/replace damaged ceilings
- Approved disinfectants are maintained, stored properly, and applied for appropriate contact time
- Fail to ensure disinfectants are used as per manufacturer's instructions for use (MIFU)
- Toys/teaching materials are cleaned and disinfected
- Fail to properly clean and disinfect or launder toys weekly or as necessary
- Fail to properly clean and disinfect toys, at a minimum, daily in the infant room
- Sensory play items are properly maintained
- Fail to discard dry, non-washable sensory play materials weekly or as necessary (e.g., sand/ food items)
- Proper diaper change procedure is followed
- Fail to clean and disinfect diaper change table after each use or when soiled
- Fail to dispose of soiled diapers in a conveniently located, covered waste receptacle equipped with a lid and liner
- Staff follow proper hand hygiene practices
- Fail to ensure staff wash childrens' hands after toileting and/or whenever required
- Fail to ensure staff practice proper handwashing when required
- Floors, walls, ceilings, and carpet are clean and in good repair
- Complaint Inspection
1 infraction
- Floors, walls, ceilings, and carpet are clean and in good repair
- Fail to repair/replace damaged ceilings
- Floors, walls, ceilings, and carpet are clean and in good repair
- Compliance Inspection
2 infractions
- Approved disinfectants are maintained, stored properly, and applied for appropriate contact time
- Fail to provide and/or use an appropriate disinfectant
- Toys/teaching materials are cleaned and disinfected
- Fail to properly clean and disinfect or launder mouthed toys/teaching materials after each use
- Approved disinfectants are maintained, stored properly, and applied for appropriate contact time
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