Little Stars Daycare and Preschool - Facility
3730 Westwinds Drive NE Calgary AB T3J 5H3 · Child Care Facility
Inspection summary
Little Stars Daycare and Preschool - Facility has been inspected 4 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since April 8, 2024. The most recent inspection, on March 26, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.
2 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination and Handwashing and staff hygiene.
Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.
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 on March 26, 2026. 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 February 21, 2025. For example:
Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) available in suitable location(s), and properly stocked with handwashing supplies?
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 26, 2026. For example:
Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (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 once on February 21, 2025. For example:
Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (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 on February 21, 2025. 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.
4 inspections
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
- Room 5: Bleach bottle was not labelled with its contents. Label all chemicals that are not in their original packaging.
- 04. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-Critical)?
- Sensory bottles were not adequately sealed. Sensory bottles were removed from childrens access during inspection.
- 20. Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (Non-Critical)?
- Foam play blocks were in disrepair.Blocks were discarded during inspection.
- 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
5 infractions
- 09. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) available in suitable location(s), and properly stocked with handwashing supplies?
- There was no paper towel dispenser in the washroom of room 9. A stack of paper towel was placed directly in a cabinet above the washroom handwashing sink.Please obtain a paper towel dispenser for the paper towels to prevent contamination of the bulk supply.
- 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
- 1. Tape was used to secure toilet tank covers in all the classrooms and to hold door hinge covers in place throughout the facility. Tape was also used to line the rim openings of several paper towel dispensers. Refrain from using tape around the facility. Remove the tape from all areas, including the toilet tank covers, door hinge covers, and paper towel dispensers. Use alternative methods that are smooth, non-absorbent, and easy to clean to securely fasten the toilet tank covers and hinge covers.2. Discussion with staff revealed that sanitizing step was missing when cleaning children's water bottles.Ensure that proper cleaning procedures are in place for children's water bottles, by washing, rinsing, sanitizing in100 ppm chlorine or 200 ppm of quat based solution, and leaving to air dry.
- 21. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Critical)?
- The maximum hot water temperature at the toy sink in room 4 and the washroom sink in room 8 was measured at 57°C using a probe thermometer.Reduce the hot water temperature to the recommended maximum of 49°C. Ensure that all child-accessible handwashing sinks do not exceed 49°C.
- 25. Are there adequate storage areas sufficient for the operation of the facility?
- Some children's water bottles were not labeled in several classrooms.Please label children's water bottles and all personal items with their names for proper identification and to prevent cross-contamination.
- 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Non-Critical)?
- Staff in several classrooms explained that toys are being air-dried using garbage bags, laid out on a table.Discontinue the use of garbage bags for air-drying toys. Dry toys on a clean surface, such as a table, or use an alternative liner, like a tablecloth, to line the table before drying.
- 09. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) available in suitable location(s), and properly stocked with handwashing supplies?
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
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