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Fun Station Daycare & OSC - Facility

6950 76 Avenue NW Edmonton AB T6B 2R2 · Child Care Facility

10 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
      • -The chemical cupboard under the kitchen sink was not secured. Please secure.
    • 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
      • -Purses in the play clothes section of the Pre-school Room had long straps; this is a potential strangulation hazard. Please remove.
    • 04. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-Critical)?
      • -Grey storage shelves throughout the facility had sharp corners. Please install corner protector pads.
    • 10. Is a properly supplied first aid kit provided and readily available?
      • -A Type 2 First Aid Kit was not available. There are new requirements for first aid supplies. Please refer to Appendix H of the “Alberta Health Services Childcare Guidelines.” The list of supplies should be printed out so that regular audits can be completed.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • -There was tape residue on the floor in the Pre-school Room making it hard to clean. Please remove tape and ensure the floor is thoroughly cleaned. If tape is going to be used it needs to be replaced frequently.
    • 27. Are proper measures being taken to ensure that vermin do not enter or exist in the facility (Non-Critical)?
      • -Pest records have not been filled out since November 2024. Please ensure the checklist is filled out monthly and it is kept available on-site. If any infestation is identified a pest control company must be contacted. Please keep all reports from the company available on-site as well.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Risk Management Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 06. Are proper protocols being followed in regards to client care?
      • -A diaper table needs to be installed in the Toddler Room. Ensure it is installed next to a designated sink.*A diaper table was installed in the classroom but there was no sink in the classroom. A diaper table needs to be next to a sink for handwashing.
    • 11. Are parent provided foods being properly handled and stored to ensure the safety of clients in this social care facility?
      • -Remove all re-useable dishes. This facility has not been approved to wash dishes for children. No food handling permit.-Ensure the Parent Handbook is updated to reflect the food policy of the facility and provide a copy to EPH. The policy should include the requirement for parents to provide dishes and identify ice packs and thermoses are needed or if children can store their lunches in refrigerator's on-site. In addition lunch must be finished that day or it will be sent home.-The refrigerators in the OSC was over 4C. Ensure these units can maintain a temperature of 4C or less if they are going to be used. A temperature log should be kept daily to verify
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • -Cleaning checklists did not reflect work being done. Ensure that they are updated and filled out appropriately-Chlorine test strips were expired. Ensure new test strips are purchased.
    • 27. Are proper measures being taken to ensure that vermin do not enter or exist in the facility (Non-Critical)?
      • -There was a large gap at the bottom of the door in the storage room off of the kitchen. Ensure the door is weatherproofed to prevent the entry of pests.-Ensure a monthly pest control checklist is being filled out
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 04. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-Critical)?
      • -Toilet paper rolls for crafts were collected from and stored in the staff washroom. Please ensure they are disposed of. Only toilet paper rolls that have not come from a washroom can be used.
    • 06. Are proper protocols being followed in regards to client care?
      • -A diaper table needs to be installed in the Toddler Room. Ensure it is installed next to a designated sink.
    • 11. Are parent provided foods being properly handled and stored to ensure the safety of clients in this social care facility?
      • -Remove all re-useable dishes. This facility has not been approved to wash dishes for children. No food handling permit.-Ensure the Parent Handbook is updated to reflect the food policy of the facility and provide a copy to EPH. The policy should include the requirement for parents to provide dishes and identify ice packs and thermoses are needed or if children can store their lunches in refrigerator's on-site. In addition lunch must be finished that day or it will be sent home.-The refrigerators in the Pre-school and OSC were over 4C. Ensure these units can maintain a temperature of 4C or less if they are going to be used. A temperature log should be kept daily to verify
    • 17. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Critical)?
      • -The Toddler Room was licensed for 12 children but only had tables and chairs for 9. Ensure sufficient tables and chairs are available.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • -Cleaning checklists did not reflect work being done. Ensure that they are updated and filled out appropriately-Chlorine test strips were expired. Ensure new test strips are purchased.
    • 27. Are proper measures being taken to ensure that vermin do not enter or exist in the facility (Non-Critical)?
      • -There was a large gap at the bottom of the door in the storage room off of the kitchen. Ensure the door is weatherproofed to prevent the entry of pests.-Ensure a monthly pest control checklist is being filled out
    • 28. Are washrooms / bathing facilities properly constructed, maintained and supplied (Critical)?
      • -Ensure toilet paper is being stored on appropriate holders
  6. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Risk Management Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 06. Are proper protocols being followed in regards to client care?
      • Last inspection:-Diapering is not being properly performed in this facility. Observed staff member:oChanging diapers on a mat in the middle of the Toddler Room Floor; not by a sinkoNot washing children’s hands after diaperingoNot washing their own hands after diaperingoUsing a re-useable cloth to wipe the diaper surfaceCurrent Inspection:- Diapering was still being conducted on the floor*Ensure diapering is being done at a designated diaper station next to a handwashing sink. Ensure both the child’s and staff members hands are washed after each diaper change. Ensure a single use towel is used to clean and disinfect the diaper surface. Ensure procedures are posted.
    • 07. Is this facility properly constructed (Critical)?
      • -The front door was missing a pane of glass. Please repair.
    • 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
      • -Caulking behind the sink in the OSC washroom was in disrepair. Please repair.
    • 11. Are parent provided foods being properly handled and stored to ensure the safety of clients in this social care facility?
      • Last Inspection:-The cooler in the OSC Room did not close due to ice build up.-The cooler in the Pre-school Room was measured at 6C. -The Toddler Room fridge was missing a thermometer. Current inspection:-The OSC fridge was unplugged and was no longer being used-The one fridge in use was equipped with a thermometer but was measures at 6C. Please ensure the temperature is maintained at 4C or less.
  10. Monitoring Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
      • -Chemicals for this social care facility are not being handled or stored in a proper manner. The chemicals under the toy washing sink were not secured. Please secure
    • 06. Are proper protocols being followed in regards to client care?
      • -Diapering is not being properly performed in this facility. Observed staff member:oChanging diapers on a mat in the middle of the Toddler Room Floor; not by a sinko Not washing children’s hands after diaperingo Not washing their own hands after diaperingo Using a re-useable cloth to wipe the diaper surface*Ensure diapering is being done at a designated diaper station next to a handwashing sink. Ensure both the child’s and staff members hands are washed after each diaper change. Ensure a single use towel is used to clean and disinfect the diaper surface.
    • 07. Is this facility properly constructed (Critical)?
      • -The front door was missing a pane of glass. Please repair.
    • 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
      • -Caulking behind the sink in the OSC washroom was in disrepair. Please repair.
    • 11. Are parent provided foods being properly handled and stored to ensure the safety of clients in this social care facility?
      • -The cooler in the OSC Room did not close due to ice build up. Please remove the ice and ensure a temperature of 4C or less can be maintained.-The cooler in the Pre-school Room was measured at 6C. Please ensure a temperature of 4C or less is maintained.-The Toddler Room fridge was missing a thermometer. Please replace.
    • 17. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Critical)?
      • -There were no test strips available to verify 1000ppm Chlorine
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • -There were no cleaning schedules available. Ensure a schedule is available for daily, weekly and monthly cleaning.-Teething toys were being stored all together. Ensure teething toys are stored labelled and separate for each child.
    • 19. Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (Critical)?
      • -Toys or other play materials used in this social care facility are not being cleaned & disinfected properly. A staff member was using the washroom sink to clean toys. Ensure only the designated toy washing sink is used.