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Lakewood Childcare Centre - Daycare

1526 Lakewood Road West NW Edmonton AB T6K 3J4 · Child Care Facility

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Inspection summary

Lakewood Childcare Centre - Daycare has been inspected 6 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since December 20, 2023. The most recent inspection, on November 20, 2025, recorded 1 infraction.

2 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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.

  • 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 October 14, 2025. For example: Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?

  • 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 once on October 14, 2025. For example: Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) available in suitable location(s), and properly stocked with handwashing supplies?

  • 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 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 20, 2025. For example: Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 14, 2025. For example: Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (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 9 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 31, 2025. For example: Are sleeping supplies and areas sufficient to ensure client safety and comfort (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.

6 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 21. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Critical)?
      • -There was no hot water in the OSC. Please ensure both hot and cold water is available.November 20, 2025 - Hot water was available but it was too hot. It was measured at 54C. Please ensure hot water temperature at sinks accessible to children does not exceed 49C.
  2. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 21. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Critical)?
      • -There was no hot water in the OSC. Please ensure both hot and cold water is available.
    • 24. Are sleeping supplies and areas sufficient to ensure client safety and comfort (Non-Critical)?
      • -Several sleeping mats were worn out and had holes in them. Please repair/replace damaged mats.October 31, 2025 -Mats were temporarily repaired with tape until new ones can be ordered
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    14 infractions

    • 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
      • -Foam shapes in the Toddler and Pre-school Room had bite marks and missing pieces. This is a potential choking hazard and makes the shapes difficult to clean. Please remove all damaged foam shapes. These shapes are not recommended in Baby and Toddler Rooms.
    • 06. Are proper protocols being followed in regards to client care?
      • -Bibs were being stored directly above the diaper sink in the Toddler Room. Please ensure that the diapering space is used for diapering only and not used to store anything else. The bibs were removed at the time of inspection.
    • 06. Are proper protocols being followed in regards to client care?
      • - There was a diapering mat stored on the floor of the washroom. Please store the diaper mat out of reach of children.-The diaper mat in the washroom had holes. Please repair/replace.
    • 06. Are proper protocols being followed in regards to client care?
      • - The Chlorine test strips had expired. Please ensure new test strips are available.
    • 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
      • -The sealant behind the washroom sink on the main floor and the OSC classrooms sink was cracked. Please repair/replace to make a waterproof seal.
    • 09. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) available in suitable location(s), and properly stocked with handwashing supplies?
      • - There was no hand soap at the washroom sink on the main floor. It was replaced at the time of inspection. Please ensure that handwashing supplies are available at all hand sinks at all times.
    • 10. Is a properly supplied first aid kit provided and readily available?
      • - First aid supplies were old/expired and need to be replaced. Please ensure first aid supplies are replaced to meet requirements and are maintained regularly. There are new requirements for first aid supplies. Please refer to Appendix H of the “Alberta Health Services Childcare Guidelines.” The list of supplies should be printed out so that regular audits can be completed.
    • 17. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Critical)?
      • -There were containers of expired disinfectants in the facility. They were disposed of at the time of inspection. Please ensure expiry dates for disinfectants are checked regularly.
    • 21. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Critical)?
      • -There was no hot water in the OSC. Please ensure both hot and cold water is available.
    • 24. Are sleeping supplies and areas sufficient to ensure client safety and comfort (Non-Critical)?
      • -Several sleeping mats were worn out and had holes in them. Please repair/replace damaged mats.
    • 29. Are washrooms / bathing facilities properly constructed, maintained and supplied (Non-Critical)?
      • -Toilet paper was not being stored on holders in the OSC. Please ensure that toilet paper is stored on holders.
    • 30. Are workers washing hands when appropriate and/or in a proper manner?
      • -There were multiple bottles of hand sanitizer that had expired in 2022. Please remove/replace.
    • 31. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Critical)?
      • -The fridge in the Pre-school Room was measured at 7C, which is too warm. Please ensure the fridge is maintained at 4C or less
    • 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Non-Critical)?
      • -The facility was washing dishes but did not have a food handling permit. Please remove all re-useable dishes from the facility and cease washing dishes.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Risk Management Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
      • - In the infant room, the flooring tile near the handwash sink is still in disrepair. The tile is cracked and depressed into the subfloor. Please ensure the tile is repaired to facilitate proper cleaning and disinfection of the flooring surface and to promote a clean and sanitary environment.
    • 17. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Critical)?
      • - The handwash sink in the infant room has a faucet handle that needs to be repaired. The handle is loose and can be taken off when using the sink. Please ensure the handwash sink faucet handle is repaired to ensure access to handwashing within the infant room.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • - There is still no light cover in the washroom outside of the preschool room. Please ensure a light cover is installed to minimize the risk of a physical hazards (e.g., broken glass).
    • 29. Are washrooms / bathing facilities properly constructed, maintained and supplied (Non-Critical)?
      • - The ventilation system in the main washroom of the OSC room is still not in good working order. Please ensure the ventilation system is repaired to ensure the removal excess moisture, humidity, odors and other pollutants.

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