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Orchard Brae Early Learning Center - Facility

216 - 555 Strathcona Boulevard SW Calgary AB T3H 2Z9 · Child Care Facility

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Inspection summary

Orchard Brae Early Learning Center - Facility has been inspected 5 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since February 18, 2025. The most recent inspection, on August 10, 2026, found no infractions.

2 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 7 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 once on June 18, 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 June 18, 2026. 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 4, 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 once on June 18, 2026. For example: Are proper protocols being followed in regards to client care?

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.

5 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • **August 4th, 2026: The wall in the 19 month- 3-year room 2 still needs to be smoothed and painted. ****Updated June 26th, 2026: wall was repaired but still requires to be painted over**2. The wall by the door in the 19 months - 3 years 2nd room was damaged, making it difficult to clean.Please smooth and refinish the wall so it is smooth and easy to clean.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • **Updated June 26th, 2026: wall was repaired but still requires to be painted over**2. The wall by the door in the 19 months - 3 years 2nd room was damaged, making it difficult to clean.Please smooth and refinish the wall so it is smooth and easy to clean.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
      • Thumb tacks were above the child play areas in the rooms throughout the facility.Please remove the tacks to prevent the risk of injury
    • 06. Are proper protocols being followed in regards to client care?
      • Test strips were not available to test the concentration of the hydrogen peroxide that was mixed onsite. Please acquire test strips from the manufacturer to verify concentration of the Ecopure EP50 disinfectant.
    • 09. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) available in suitable location(s), and properly stocked with handwashing supplies?
      • Reusable towels were being used to dry hands after washing in the childcare rooms.Hand sinks must be equipped with single use towels or paper towels to prevent contamination.Operator stocked hand sinks with paper towels during the inspection
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • 1.The diapering mats in the baby room and the 19 - 3 years room were damaged making them difficult to clean. Please repair or replace the mats to ensure they are smooth, non-absorbent, and easy to clean.2. The wall by the door in the 19 months - 3 years 2nd room was damaged, making it difficult to clean.Please smooth and refinish the wall so it is smooth and easy to clean.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • Facility was reusing cleaning clothes to wipe down surfaces in the childcare rooms.Please ensure cleaning clothes are replaced after a single use or stored in a solution of the disinfectant used onsite. Alternatively, single use paper towels can used to wipe down surfaces throughout the facility.
  5. Initial Inspection

    0 infractions

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