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Options Academy - Daycare

201 - 5637 Riverbend Road NW Edmonton AB T6H 5K4 · Child Care Facility

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Inspection summary

Options Academy - Daycare has been inspected 9 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since July 29, 2024. The most recent inspection, on October 1, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

1 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 5 inspections with 11 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination.

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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 16, 2026. For example: Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (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 10 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on October 1, 2026. 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 1, 2026. For example: Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (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 8 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on October 1, 2026. 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.

9 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • A water-stained ceiling tile was observed above the windows in the Half-day Kinder/Preschool Room. Ensure the indicated ceiling tile is replaced.
    • 21. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Critical)?
      • The second handwashing sink from the entrance in the Half-day Kinder/Preschool Room was observed with low hot-water pressure. Ensure the hot water pressure is restored at the indicated handwashing sink.
    • 25. Are there adequate storage areas sufficient for the operation of the facility?
      • In the Junior Room, children's personal diapering lotions were observed to be touching which makes them prone to contamination. Ensure children's personal diapering lotions are adequately separated.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 04. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-Critical)?
      • Several bottles of soap labelled keep out of reach of children were observed in unlocked cabinets in washrooms which children have access to. Ensure items labelled keep out of reach of children are placed in locked cabinets or other inaccessible areas. The operator placed the indicated items in the staff washroom during inspection.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. A water-stained ceiling tile was observed above the windows in the Half-day Kinder/Preschool Room. 2. A buildup of dust was observed on two ceiling vents in the OSC room. 1. Ensure the indicated ceiling tile is replaced. 2. Ensure the indicated ceiling vents are cleaned and sanitized.
    • 21. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Critical)?
      • The second handwashing sink from the entrance in the Half-day Kinder/Preschool Room was observed with low hot-water pressure. Ensure the hot water pressure is restored at the indicated handwashing sink.
    • 25. Are there adequate storage areas sufficient for the operation of the facility?
      • In the Junior Room, children's personal diapering lotions were observed to be touching which makes them prone to contamination. Ensure children's personal diapering lotions are adequately separated.
  3. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 21. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Critical)?
      • Temperature at hand sinks in children's washroom and pre- k room were noted to be cool. Director was able to adjust temperature at time of inspection to have adequate cold and hot water available. Ensure that hand sinks are checked regularly to ensure hot and cold water is available (maximum 49 degrees C) and that staff are aware of process to inform management when temperature at hand sink is cool.
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 06. Are proper protocols being followed in regards to client care?
      • Test strips should be available for disinfectant.Disinfectant (bleach solution) was found to be between 200 ppm, 800 ppm and 1000 ppm throughout the rooms (current outbreak measurement due to increased HFM)
    • 20. Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (Non-Critical)?
      • Toy washing procedure was discussed with staff.-Cleaning and rinse step was being conducted for small items (submerge).*Ensure that all toys are disinfected as well 1. Clean in hot soapy water (or wipe fully if too large to submerge)2. Rinse soap off3. Submerge in disinfectant for required time (or wipe twice if toys are too large to submerge).4. Air dry
    • 29. Are washrooms / bathing facilities properly constructed, maintained and supplied (Non-Critical)?
      • One toilet was not operational in the Preschool 1 washroom. Please repair or replace.Sept 2025: Toilet in preschool room was not operational .
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 06. Are proper protocols being followed in regards to client care?
      • Test strips should be available for disinfectant.Disinfectant (bleach solution) was found to be between 200 ppm, 800 ppm and 1000 ppm throughout the rooms (current outbreak measurement due to increased HFM)
    • 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
      • Preschool Room: Shelves (cube storage) over 4 feet need to be secured to the wall.
    • 20. Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (Non-Critical)?
      • Toy washing procedure was discussed with staff.-Cleaning and rinse step was being conducted for small items (submerge).*Ensure that all toys are disinfected as well 1. Clean in hot soapy water (or wipe fully if too large to submerge)2. Rinse soap off3. Submerge in disinfectant for required time (or wipe twice if toys are too large to submerge).4. Air dry
    • 29. Are washrooms / bathing facilities properly constructed, maintained and supplied (Non-Critical)?
      • One toilet was not operational in the Preschool 1 washroom. Please repair or replace.Sept 2025: Toilet in preschool room was not operational .
  7. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 25. Are there adequate storage areas sufficient for the operation of the facility?
      • Hooks were spaced about 9 inches apart in Preschool 2 room. Please ensure that the separation between clothes from adjacent hooks is provided (e.g. spread hooks 12 inches apart or provided storage bags for each hook).
    • 29. Are washrooms / bathing facilities properly constructed, maintained and supplied (Non-Critical)?
      • One toilet was not operational in the Preschool 1 washroom. Please repair or replace.
  8. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 25. Are there adequate storage areas sufficient for the operation of the facility?
      • Hooks were spaced about 9 inches apart in Preschool 2 room. Please ensure that the separation between clothes from adjacent hooks is provided (e.g. spread hooks 12 inches apart or provided storage bags for each hook).
    • 29. Are washrooms / bathing facilities properly constructed, maintained and supplied (Non-Critical)?
      • One toilet was not operational in the Preschool 1 washroom. Please repair or replace.
  9. Demand Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
      • 1. Lysol cleaner was kept in sink cabinet accessible to children in Pre-kinder room, and baking soda was stored in sink cabinet accessible to children in Preschool 2 room. They were removed during the inspection. Ensure that all chemicals are not accessible to children.2. Chlorine bleach disinfectant bottles were not labelled in Kinder and Preschool 1 rooms. They were labelled during the inspection. Ensure that disinfectant bottles are labelled.3. Purexal disinfectant expired in December 2022. It was discarded during the inspection.
    • 04. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. Corner protectors were required on the sharp corners of white table in Pre-kinder room.2. Corner protectors were required on the sharp corners of walls in Preschool 1 washroom.
    • 16. Does the social care facility have adequate lighting?
      • Two light fixtures were not operational in Junior room. Please repair or replace.
    • 25. Are there adequate storage areas sufficient for the operation of the facility?
      • Hooks were spaced about 9 inches apart in Preschool 2 room. Please ensure that the separation between clothes from adjacent hooks is provided (e.g. spread hooks 12 inches apart or provided storage bags for each hook).
    • 29. Are washrooms / bathing facilities properly constructed, maintained and supplied (Non-Critical)?
      • One toilet was not operational in the Preschool 1 washroom. Please repair or replace.
    • 30. Are workers washing hands when appropriate and/or in a proper manner?
      • Hand sanitizers expired in Pre-kinder (expired in June 2021), Preschool 2 (expired in 2022) and Junior (expired in July 2022) rooms. They were replaced during the inspection.

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