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PUDDLES SWIM SCHOOL

#3-5-1381 Victoria St N, Kitchener ON N2B 0A1 · Facility

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Inspection summary

PUDDLES SWIM SCHOOL has been inspected 6 times by Region of Waterloo Public Health since September 29, 2025. The most recent inspection, on May 19, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

2 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality, Chemicals and toxic substances and 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 using the facility. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly cause illness or injury, such as water that is not properly treated.

  • Pool and spa water qualityHigher risk

    For pools, spas and splash pads, inspectors test disinfectant levels, pH and water clarity, and check safety equipment. Water that is not properly treated can spread skin, ear and stomach infections.

    Recorded 3 times on September 29, 2025. For example: Where there is a permanent spectator gallery adjacent to the deck, a notice forbidding spectators from walking upon the deck within 1.80 metres of the edge of the pool

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Pool chemicals such as chlorine and acid must be labelled, stored apart from each other and handled safely. Mixing them by mistake can release toxic gas, so storage and handling problems are treated seriously.

    Recorded once on May 19, 2026. For example: Manual chemical testing in compliance

  • 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 September 29, 2025. For example: Pool, deck, equipment, sanitary facility and adjoining areas kept in a safe and sanitary manner and free from hazards

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Decks, ladders, fencing, drains, washrooms and signage must be in good repair. Damaged drain covers or broken fencing can be real safety hazards, while most other upkeep issues are lower risk.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 17, 2025. For example: Premises is operated and maintained free from every condition that may be a potential/immediate health hazard

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Pumps, filters, chemical feeders and safety equipment such as lifebuoys, reaching poles and first-aid kits must be present and working. Missing safety equipment can matter a great deal in an emergency.

    Recorded 2 times on September 29, 2025. For example: Safety equipment available and in good repair

About this data

These results come from Region of Waterloo 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.

6 inspections

  1. Compliance Inspection

    2 infractions

    • Manual chemical testing in compliance
      • Automatic Sensing Device - Ensure pH, alkalinity, Free Available Chlorine, total chlorine or bromine residuals and water clarity are tested manually one half hour before bathers are admitted, and checked at least every 4 hours during the operating day
    • Daily records completed, signed and maintained
      • Automatic sensing device- record Chlorine (free and total) ½ hour before opening & every 4 hours while pool is open
      • Automatic sensing device- record pH ½ hour before opening & every 4 hours while pool is open
      • Automatic sensing device- record alkalinity ½ hour before opening & every 4 hours while open
      • Record reading of the make-up water meter daily
      • Record time of day for testing of emergency telephone daily
  2. Compliance Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Compliance Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Re-inspection

    1 infraction

    • Depth markings present in appropriate locations
      • Ensure figures are marked not less than 100 mm high
      • Provide markings that indicate shallow points with "SHALLOW AREA"
  5. Re-inspection

    3 infractions

    • Premises is operated and maintained free from every condition that may be a potential/immediate health hazard
    • Water facility inaccessible when closed
      • Ensure there is no access to the pool when closed
    • Depth markings present in appropriate locations
      • Provide markings that indicate shallow points with "SHALLOW AREA"
  6. Re-inspection

    10 infractions

    • Emergency telephone is present and operational
      • Ensure emergency telephone is directly connected to telephone utility
      • Ensure emergency telephone is easily accessible from deck
      • Ensure that the emergency telephone is not cordless, cellular, VOIP and does not connect directly to a front desk or to 911 (cannot be properly tested)
    • Premises is operated and maintained free from every condition that may be a potential/immediate health hazard
    • Safety equipment available and in good repair
      • Provide all safety equipment in places conveniently located for emergency use
      • Provide two buoyant throwing aids with rope (6mm in diameter, 1/2 width of pool plus 3m)
    • Where there is a permanent spectator gallery adjacent to the deck, a notice forbidding spectators from walking upon the deck within 1.80 metres of the edge of the pool
      • Ensure a notice is posted forbidding spectators from walking upon the deck within 1.80m of the edge of the pool
    • Written emergency, and operational procedures & instructions available at the pool
      • Ensure emergency phone is clearly identified with a notice
      • Ensure emergency phone procedures are posted, including listing of names, telephone numbers, and addresses of persons who are available for resuscitation, medical and fire services
      • Ensure that written emergency, and operational procedures & instructions are available, and lifeguards are trained in these procedures
    • Depth markings present in appropriate locations
      • Ensure figures are marked not less than 100 mm high
      • Provide markings that indicate shallow points with "SHALLOW AREA"
    • "Pool Rules" notices displayed with complete information
      • Ensure at least two "Pool Rules" notices are displayed at the pool facility
      • Ensure the maximum number of bathers is indicated on the "Pool Rules" notices
      • Ensure the location of the emergency telephone is indicated on the "Pool Rules" notices
    • Pool, deck, equipment, sanitary facility and adjoining areas kept in a safe and sanitary manner and free from hazards
      • Maintain deck and deck surfaces free from hazards or hazardous obstructions
      • Maintain the change rooms, toilets, showers and connecting corridor free from hazardous obstructions
      • Supply toilet paper
    • Total alkalinity between 60mg/L (60ppm) and 180mg/L (180ppm)
      • Maintain total alkalinity between 60mg/L (60ppm) - 180mg/L (180ppm)
    • Exposed piping within pool enclosure/equipment room is properly colour-coded

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