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It Takes a Village Preschool

106 1 Bow Ridge Road Cochrane AB T4C 2J1 · Child Care Facility

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Inspection summary

It Takes a Village Preschool has been inspected 3 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since May 23, 2024. The most recent inspection, on May 6, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

None of the 3 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 4 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 May 6, 2026. For example: Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (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 7 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 6, 2026. For example: Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (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 May 23, 2024. 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 May 6, 2026. For example: Are there adequate storage areas sufficient for the operation of the facility?

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. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 04. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-Critical)?
      • Several electrical outlets in the classroom missing outlet covers. Place covers for all outlets.
    • 17. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Critical)?
      • 1. Chlorine spray bottles were stored in the back room and was not available for use during operation.2. No chlorine solution was used for toy cleaning and dishwashing.Ensure that chlorine solution at 100ppm is prepared for dishwashing, toy cleaning and surface cleaning. Staff prepared a chlorine solution at 100ppm during inspection.
    • 20. Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (Non-Critical)?
      • Wooden toys observed with string materials wrapped around it. The wood material has coated surfacing. Remove strings and ensure that all toys are smooth, non-porous and easy to clean.
    • 25. Are there adequate storage areas sufficient for the operation of the facility?
      • No adequate storage is available to store cleaning and dishwashing chemicals near the two-compartment sink. Ensure that a storage unit is available by the toy-cleaning and dishwashing sink area for each access to required sanitizer and detergents. Ensure that the chemical storage unit has childproof locking to restrict children's access.
  2. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • Wicker baskets were observed to be used to store toys. This material is not considered easy to clean and disinfect and could cross-contaminate cleaned toys.Use a liner material inside baskets that can be cleaned or disposed after use to protect stored toys and baskets from potential contamination.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
      • The flooring in the Nest room was needs to be adjusted to avoid any trips and fall.
    • 17. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Critical)?
      • PUREXALL disinfectant was expired.Please make sure there is new disinfectant solution is available for sanitation of the food contact surfaces /tables, and high touch surfaces. Also test strips need to be available onsite to measure the concentration of the solution.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • Wicker baskets were observed to be used to store toys. This material is not considered easy to clean and disinfect and could cross-contaminate cleaned toys.Use a liner material inside baskets that can be cleaned or disposed after use to protect stored toys and baskets from potential contamination.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • Container used to store toys are dusty and need cleaning, benches need cover to protect and easily clean them as the surface is coming off. Water fountain taps appear dusty and need to be clean with bleach water solution.
    • 20. Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (Non-Critical)?
      • Oxygen mask toy must be disinfected between children to prevent the spread of any illness between children. Bleach water solutions recommended as a disinfectant to use as a toy cleaning solution.
    • 22. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Non-Critical)?
      • Temperature at the washbasin was measled as 53.5C, asked the operator to reduce it and must not exceed more than 49C. Until the temperature is corrected, one of the staff to help children while washing their hands to protect their hands from scalding.

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