First Step Daycare - Daycare
101 - 9810 137 Avenue NW Edmonton AB T5E 6W1 · Child Care Facility
Inspection summary
First Step Daycare - Daycare has been inspected 9 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since January 24, 2024. The most recent inspection, on September 14, 2026, found no infractions.
5 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination.
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.
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 July 25, 2025. For example:
Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 4, 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 25, 2025. For example:
Is this facility properly constructed (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 once on July 25, 2025. For example:
Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (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.
9 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
- The diaper mat in the toddler room had a hole in it. Director advised a new one had already been ordered. Send a photo of the new one to PHI once it arrives.
- 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
- ** OSC - bleach solutions in the OSC were not properly labelled with their contents. Please ensure bleach solutions are properly labelled.
- 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
- ** Toddler room - walls throughout the toddler room were in disrepair. Please ensure walls are smooth and cleanable.
- 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
- ** bathroom vent covers throughout were dusty and clogged and require cleaning.** Toddler room - the fridge in the toddler room was monitored at 6C and was too warm. Please ensure the fridge is maintained at less than 4C** Toddler room - change pad had a hole.** Toddler room - the spray bottle for the bleach solution in the bathroom was broken.** Infant room - the blue vinyl mat by the change table in the infant room was wearing. Remove, repair or replacement required.** Infant room - The cover for the bean bag and the infant chair was visibly dirty. Cleaning is required.
- 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Non-Critical)?
- ** Toddler Room - milk was present in an open container in the fridge. Please ensure all food is protected from contamination.
- 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
2 infractions
- 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
- The dividing wall in the preschool room was fabricated out of plywood and 2X6/2X4. Materials were noted to be porous and not properly cleanable. Finishing required.
- 16. Does the social care facility have adequate lighting?
- The light in the infant bathroom/storage area was not operational. Repair/replacement required.
- 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 17. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Critical)?
- The chlorine disinfectant in the toddler room was 25 to 50 ppm. A new solution was made up. Corrected during inspection
- 17. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
0 infractions
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