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Little Steps Childcare - Daycare

322 - 8338 18 Street SE Calgary AB T2C 4E4 · Child Care Facility

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Inspection summary

Little Steps Childcare - Daycare has been inspected 8 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since January 24, 2024. The most recent inspection, on January 15, 2026, found no infractions.

6 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.

  • 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 24, 2024. 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 once on January 24, 2024. For example: Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (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 September 23, 2025. 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. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Demand 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. There is no thermometer available on site to check the temperature of children's reheated food.2. There is no food permit for the daycare.1. Ensure a probe thermometer is obtained. It must be used to measure the temperature of children's reheated food. Thermometer must be wiped down/cleaned between each use. 2. Apply for food permit. Food permit application will be sent to the owner by the PHI via email.
  4. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Monitoring Inspection

    4 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 in the second washroom located in the toddler classroom.Paper towel was replaced in the dispenser at the time of inspection.
    • 10. Is a properly supplied first aid kit provided and readily available?
      • There was no antiseptic wipe in the first aid kit of the toddler classroom. The antiseptic wipes for the preschool classroom were expired.Please replace the expired antiseptic in the first aid kit. Ensure all first aid kits are adequately stocked to meet the requirements in Appendix H of the childcare guidelines.
    • 19. Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (Critical)?
      • Bite marks were observed on a foam block in the toddler classroom. There was also a damaged foam block with bite marks in the playground area. Please discard all damaged foam blocks. Ensure to inspect toys regularly to identify any damage to structure or surface integrity.
    • 25. Are there adequate storage areas sufficient for the operation of the facility?
      • The hooks for storing jackets/personal items were over-parked with no adequate speration between items. Jackets and other items were observed on the floor in both classrooms due to lack of space. Jackets and personal clothing must be stored sperate from each other in the childcare facility. Please obtain more storage such as individualized cubby space or more hooks to ensure personal items are kept separate from each other.

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