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IDEA Lab Kids St. Albert STEAM Preschool

120 - 1135 St. Albert Trail St. Albert AB T8N 7X1 · Child Care Facility

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Inspection summary

IDEA Lab Kids St. Albert STEAM Preschool has been inspected 3 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since December 19, 2025. The most recent inspection, on January 16, 2026, found no infractions.

1 of 3 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination.

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 December 19, 2025. For example: Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (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 2 times on December 19, 2025. For example: Is this facility properly constructed (Non-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 once on January 9, 2026. For example: Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 9, 2026. 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.

3 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • Cubbies were not wall mounted at the time of inspection. Please wall mount all cubbies.
    • 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Non-Critical)?
      • 1000 ppm bleach test strips were not observed. Please acquire 1000 ppm bleach test strips.
  3. Initial Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 04. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-Critical)?
      • Science experiment chemicals were noted to be stored in one of the pre-schools. The operator indicated that they would be moving all these chemicals to storage area.
    • 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. The blackboard wall was noted to be torn from few areas.Please repaint these areas.2. A designated toy washing sink was not observed. The operator indicated that they would be installing a plumbed in toy washing sink.
    • 14. Is this facility properly heated to ensure client comfort (Non-Critical)?
      • The room temperature was noted to be at 15 degrees C. The operator indicated that they would reach out to the landlord to re-mediate this concern. Please ensure that the room temperature is kept at minimum of 20 degrees C.
    • 22. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Non-Critical)?
      • Water temperature was noted to be at 23 degrees C. The operator indicated that they tried to change water temperature at the hot water tank in order to meet requirements. The operator was advised to install mixing valve to control water temperature.

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