Huntsville Children's Place
16 Caroline Street West, Huntsville ON P1H2B2 · Child Care - Full Day Program
Inspection summary
Huntsville Children's Place has been inspected 4 times by Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit since November 7, 2025. The most recent inspection, on August 11, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.
1 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 7 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene and 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.
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 February 23, 2026. For example:
Education on proper hand hygiene practices is taking place.
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 November 7, 2025. For example:
Diapering/toileting areas are kept in a clean and sanitary manner.
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 August 11, 2026. For example:
Furniture, floors, walls and ceilings are able to be cleaned, kept clean, and in good repair.
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 on February 23, 2026. For example:
Appropriate cleaning and disinfecting of child care environment.
About this data
These results come from Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, 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
- Routine
1 infraction
- Furniture, floors, walls and ceilings are able to be cleaned, kept clean, and in good repair.
- Ensure furniture, floors, walls and/or ceilings are made of a material that is easily cleanable.
- Furniture, floors, walls and ceilings are able to be cleaned, kept clean, and in good repair.
- Routine
4 infractions
- Education on proper hand hygiene practices is taking place.
- Ensure children, staff, parents, guardians and/or volunteers are routinely educated on proper hand hygiene.
- Appropriate diapering and toileting IPAC procedures are being followed.
- Ensure diapering procedures (including stand-up diapering and potty procedures) are posted and are being followed.
- Appropriate cleaning and disinfecting of child care environment.
- Ensure hard toys are cleaned and disinfected using an appropriate process.
- Proper infection prevention and control practices are being followed during sensory and natural play.
- Ensure toys, materials and/or equipment used do not pose a health risk and are appropriate for use.
- Education on proper hand hygiene practices is taking place.
- Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine
2 infractions
- Handwashing sinks are properly equipped with required supplies and kept in a sanitary manner.
- Ensure a constant supply of potable, hot and cold, running water under pressure is provided at all handwashing sinks.
- Diapering/toileting areas are kept in a clean and sanitary manner.
- Ensure diaper change tables and/or mats are cleaned and disinfected after each use.
- Ensure diaper change tables, mats and/or surfaces are used for diapering only.
- Handwashing sinks are properly equipped with required supplies and kept in a sanitary manner.
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