Oppekehawaso Wekamik
179 Kirby Avenue, Timmins ON P4N 1K1 · Child Care
Inspection summary
Oppekehawaso Wekamik has been inspected 17 times by Porcupine Health Unit since November 17, 2022. The most recent inspection, on April 21, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.
5 of 17 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 5 inspections with 15 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing 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.
Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk
Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.
Recorded 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on April 21, 2026. For example:
Sanitizers are used appropriately
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 December 11, 2025. For example:
Hand washing satisfactory
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 17 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on December 15, 2025. For example:
Washroom facilities are adequate.
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 December 11, 2025. For example:
Play equipment satisfactory
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 10 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on April 21, 2026. For example:
No electrical hazards observed
About this data
These results come from Porcupine Health Unit, 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.
17 inspections
- Required
3 infractions
- Sanitizers are used appropriately
- Use 500ppm chlorine (1tsp bleach: 4 cups water) for general disinfection
- Use 5,000ppm chlorine (1/2cup bleach:4 cups water) for disinfecting large bodily fluid spills
- No electrical hazards observed
- Cover all electrical outlets with safety covers
- Hazardous items safely stored.
- Scissors, skewers, knives and other sharp implements must be kept away from children
- Medication must be kept secure, away from children and properly labeled
- Sanitizers are used appropriately
- Reinspection
2 infractions
- Washroom facilities are adequate.
- Sanitizers are used appropriately
- Required
7 infractions
- Washroom facilities are adequate.
- Are bottles handled safely?
- Bottles must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized between use
- Hand washing satisfactory
- Hand wash stations must be used for handwashing only
- Hand washing must be performed at the appropriate times
- Hands must be washed using the proper technique
- Sanitizers are used appropriately
- Play equipment satisfactory
- Hazardous items safely stored.
- Cleaning supplies and all corrosive household products must be kept away from children
- No bathroom safety issues.
- Hot water temperature at the tap must be no higher than 49C by means of plumbing controls
- Complaint
1 infraction
- Sanitizers are used appropriately
- Ensure surfaces disinfected with bleach remain wet for at least 2 minutes
- Surfaces must be cleaned prior to disinfection
- Bleach solutions should be mixed daily or as needed
- Bleach solutions may not be stored longer than 1 week
- Sanitizers must be kept out of children's reach at all times
- Sanitizers are used appropriately
- Complaint
2 infractions
- Routine practices are followed to prevent infection
- Sanitizers are used appropriately
- Only commercial disinfectants with a DIN or diluted bleach are permitted for use
- Use 500ppm chlorine (1tsp bleach: 4 cups water) for general disinfection
- Use 5,000ppm chlorine (1/2cup bleach:4 cups water) for disinfecting large bodily fluid spills
- Ensure surfaces disinfected with bleach remain wet for at least 2 minutes
- Surfaces must be cleaned prior to disinfection
- Follow the manufacturer's instructions for any commercial disinfectant
- Bleach solutions should be mixed daily or as needed
- Bleach solutions may not be stored longer than 1 week
- Reinspection
0 infractions
- Reinspection
3 infractions
- Washroom facilities are adequate.
- No electrical hazards observed
- Cover all electrical outlets with safety covers
- No bathroom safety issues.
- Hot water temperature at the tap must be no higher than 49C by means of plumbing controls
- Required
3 infractions
- Washroom facilities are adequate.
- No electrical hazards observed
- Cover all electrical outlets with safety covers
- No bathroom safety issues.
- Hot water temperature at the tap must be no higher than 49C by means of plumbing controls
- Reinspection
0 infractions
- Required
2 infractions
- Washroom facilities are adequate.
- No bathroom safety issues.
- Hot water temperature at the tap must be no higher than 49C by means of plumbing controls
- Reinspection
2 infractions
- Washroom facilities are adequate.
- No bathroom safety issues.
- Hot water temperature at the tap must be no higher than 49C by means of plumbing controls
- Reinspection
2 infractions
- Washroom facilities are adequate.
- No bathroom safety issues.
- Reinspection
2 infractions
- Washroom facilities are adequate.
- No bathroom safety issues.
- Required
6 infractions
- Washroom facilities are adequate.
- Are bottles handled safely?
- Sanitizers are used appropriately
- Window safety satisfactory
- Hanging blind or curtain cords must be kept out of reach of children
- No electrical hazards observed
- Cover all electrical outlets with safety covers
- No bathroom safety issues.
- Hot water temperature at the tap must be no higher than 49C by means of plumbing controls
- Required
0 infractions
- Required
0 infractions
- Required
0 infractions
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