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Kids First Childcare Centre

7 1403 King St E, Courtice ON L1E 2J6 · Child Care Inspections

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Inspection summary

Kids First Childcare Centre has been inspected 2 times by Durham Region Health Department since October 2, 2025. The most recent inspection, on September 22, 2026, recorded 7 infractions.

None of the 2 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 7 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens and Food temperature control.

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.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 22, 2026. For example: Natural items are cleaned and disinfected or discarded weekly as per Durham Region Health Department recommendations

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 22, 2026. For example: Precautions in place to prevent scalding (less than 43°C/109.4°F hot water temperature)

  • 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 5 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 22, 2026. For example: Floors, walls, ceilings, and other building fixtures maintained 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 22, 2026. For example: Appropriate cleaning and disinfectant solutions present at diapering table/mat

About this data

These results come from Durham Region Health Department, 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.

2 inspections

  1. Routine

    7 infractions

    • Floors, walls, ceilings, and other building fixtures maintained clean and in good repair
      • Operator fail to maintain floors, walls, ceilings, or other building fixtures clean and in good repair
      • Operator must maintain floors, walls, ceilings and/or other building fixtures clean and in good repair
      • Operator must repair/replace damaged floors, walls, and/or ceilings
    • Diaper change procedures/toileting routine practiced as per Durham Region Health Department recommendations
      • Fail to ensure staff practice proper handwashing when required
      • Fail to ensure children practice proper handwashing after diapering/toileting
      • Operator must follow proper diaper change/toileting procedures as per Durham Region Health Department recommendations
      • Operator must ensure staff practice proper handwashing when required
    • Appropriate cleaning and disinfectant solutions present at diapering table/mat
      • Fail to provide required cleaning and disinfectant solutions at diaper change tables
      • Operator must provide required cleaning and disinfectant solutions at diaper change tables
    • Diaper change table/mat/safety straps properly designed and in good repair
      • Fail to follow Durham Region Health Department recommendations for diaper change table/mat/safety strap design
      • Operator must provide non-absorbent, smooth, and easily cleanable change pad/mat/safety straps
    • Natural items are cleaned and disinfected or discarded weekly as per Durham Region Health Department recommendations
      • Fail to discard natural items weekly (items that cannot be properly cleaned/disinfected)
      • Operator must discard natural items weekly (items that cannot be properly cleaned/disinfected)
    • Precautions in place to prevent scalding (less than 43°C/109.4°F hot water temperature)
      • Fail to ensure hot water temperature does not exceed 43°C/109.4°F
      • Operator must ensure hot water temperature does not exceed 43°C/109.4°F
    • Outdoor playspace has no health and safety hazards (excluding play structure)
      • Fail to ensure outdoor playspace is free from hazards
      • Fail to adequately cover sandbox when not in use
      • Operator must adequately cover sandbox when not in use
      • Operator must maintain sandbox in a sanitary manner and free of any hazardous material (e.g. animal droppings, glass, litter, etc. )
  2. Routine

    5 infractions

    • Appropriate disinfectant and cleaning solutions prepared, labelled, and maintained as per manufacturer’s directions
      • Fail to maintain disinfectant solutions at proper concentrations
      • Operator must ensure disinfectant solutions are maintained at proper concentrations
    • Appropriate cleaning and disinfectant solutions easily accessible in each program room
      • Fail to provide appropriate cleaning and disinfectant solutions in an easily accessible area in each program room
      • Operator must provide appropriate cleaning and disinfectant solutions in an easily accessible area in each program room
    • Diaper change table/mat/safety straps properly designed and in good repair
      • Fail to provide means to prevent fall injury
    • Precautions in place to prevent scalding (less than 43°C/109.4°F hot water temperature)
      • Fail to ensure hot water temperature does not exceed 43°C/109.4°F
      • Operator must ensure hot water temperature does not exceed 43°C/109.4°F
    • Outdoor playspace has no health and safety hazards (excluding play structure)

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