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HAWTHORNE MEADOWS NURSERY

2244 RUSSELL RD OTTAWA ON K1G 1B3 · Child Care

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Inspection summary

HAWTHORNE MEADOWS NURSERY has been inspected 5 times by Ottawa Public Health since February 5, 2024. The most recent inspection, on May 28, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 3 infractions 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 May 25, 2026. For example: Furniture, surfaces, and equipment recommendations are met

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 28, 2026. For example: Outdoor play area recommendations are met

About this data

These results come from Ottawa 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.

5 inspections

  1. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  2. Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • Outdoor play area recommendations are met
      • Sandboxes should be covered when not in use.
      • Sand in sandboxes should be raked daily, inspected for signs of contamination and safety concerns, and replaced every season or as required.
      • Outdoor play areas should be inspected daily prior to children going outdoors to ensure that they are free of visible hazards (e.g. sharp objects, animal droppings).
      • Outdoor play equipment should be removed from use and repaired or replaced when damaged.
      • Stagnant water should be removed from outdoor play areas.
      • If tires are used in outdoor play areas, holes should be drilled to prevent water accumulation in the inner rims of the tires.
  3. Required

    2 infractions

    • Furniture, surfaces, and equipment recommendations are met
      • Walls, floors and ceilings should be clean and in good repair.
      • Furniture and equipment should be maintained in good repair (e.g. free of cracks, rips, and tears) and stored in a clean and sanitary condition.
      • Surfaces and furniture should be smooth, non-porous and cleanable.
      • Soft furniture (e.g., couches, chairs) upholstered with porous fabrics should have removable covers that can be laundered.
      • Cribs or cots should be dedicated, labelled with children’s names, and disinfected weekly at a minimum, or when visibly soiled. If cribs or cots are shared, they should be cleaned and disinfected after use by each child.
      • Cots/mattresses should be made of a cleanable, non-absorbent material and should be maintained in manner that facilitates cleaning and disinfection, and that does not pose a safety hazard.
      • Mattresses should be covered with a protective waterproof barrier to prevent contamination and cleaned when visibly soiled or as per an established schedule.
      • Carpets should be vacuumed and steam cleaned following an established schedule or as needed.
      • High chairs should be cleaned and sanitized after each use.
      • Extra items not currently used should be removed from child care rooms.
    • Toy recommendations are met
      • Mouthed toys should be immediately removed from use and stored separately in a designated, labelled container until they are able to be cleaned and disinfected or laundered (as applicable).
      • Mouthed toys should be cleaned and disinfected or laundered after each use (as applicable). Mouthed toys should be rinsed following disinfection.
      • Toys should be maintained in good repair. Toys made of wood should have a smooth finish.
      • Toys should be cleaned and disinfected or laundered following an established schedule.
      • Dress-up clothes should be laundered weekly or as needed (i.e. when visibly soiled).
      • Shared or communal plush toys should only be used if they can be laundered as needed or as per an established schedule.
      • Baskets, bins or containers used to store toys or other items should be cleanable or equipped with a cleanable liner.
      • Toys which can no longer be properly laundered or cleaned and disinfected should be discarded.
  4. Required

    0 infractions

  5. Routine inspection

    0 infractions

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