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Little Hands Montessori Academy - Facility

A - 27 McRae Street Okotoks AB T1S 1A0 · Child Care Facility

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Inspection summary

Little Hands Montessori Academy - Facility has been inspected 8 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since January 30, 2024. The most recent inspection, on July 27, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

3 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 27, 2026. For example: Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-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 January 30, 2024. 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 14, 2025. 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 5, 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.

8 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 04. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-Critical)?
      • The diapering bleach water sanitizer bottle was located hanging off the changing table and the bleach water sanitizer for tables was located at the edge of the counter of the 3 compartment sink in the Toddler Room. **Ensure bleach water sanitizers are kept out of reach of children. ***CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. Facility making play dough using Robin Hood Flour. **Please use ready to use or heat treated flour. Cornstarch is acceptable. ***DISCUSSED WITH OPERATOR THAT ROBIN HOOD FLOUR CANNOT BE USED TO MAKE PLAY DOUGH.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
      • The north wall of the Toddler Room was observed to be windows from top to bottom. It could not be confirmed at the time of the inspection whether the glass was tempered or a safety glass.**Provide proof that the glass is tempered or safety glass. If this cannot be provided, install safety film onto the windows 1 metre up from the floor.***NOTE: FURNITURE REARRANGED TO PROVIDE BARRIER AGAINST THE GLASS AS IT COULD NOT BE CONFIRMED IT WAS SAFETY GLASS/TEMPERED. THERE WERE TWO AREAS OF THE WINDOW THAT WAS NOT FULLY BLOCKED.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 04. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-Critical)?
      • Shaving cream and cleaning products were in reach of the children in the 3 to 6 year old room. **Ensure all chemicals are stored out of reach of children.***CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION.
    • 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
      • The north wall of the Toddler Room was observed to be windows from top to bottom. It could not be confirmed at the time of the inspection whether the glass was tempered or a safety glass.**Provide proof that the glass is tempered or safety glass. If this cannot be provided, install safety film onto the windows 1 metre up from the floor.
    • 24. Are sleeping supplies and areas sufficient to ensure client safety and comfort (Non-Critical)?
      • Napping cots were observed to be stored in the Toddler washroom. **Do not store napping cots in the washroom and store cots in a location that is sanitary and protected from potential contamination.
    • 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Non-Critical)?
      • Extra toys were stored on a floating shelf in the 3-6 year old washroom. ****Do not store toys in the washroom. Store these items in a location that is sanitary and protected from potential contamination.
  6. Initial Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 09. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) available in suitable location(s), and properly stocked with handwashing supplies?
      • The proposed diapering area did not contain a handwash sink within its vicinity. Move the location of the diapering area to be adjacent to a dedicated hand wash sink.
    • 29. Are washrooms / bathing facilities properly constructed, maintained and supplied (Non-Critical)?
      • The washrooms for use by children at this facility could be locked from the inside. For safety reasons, door locks in washrooms used by children in childcare facilities must be openable from the outside. Modify existing door locks to be openable from the outside.

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