Puzzles Banff Child Care Centre - Daycare
102 Spray Avenue Banff AB T1L 1B4 · Child Care Facility
Inspection summary
Puzzles Banff Child Care Centre - Daycare has been inspected 4 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since January 9, 2024. The most recent inspection, on January 22, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.
None of the 4 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct health risks.
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.
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 22, 2026. For example:
Is this facility properly constructed (Non-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 once on June 5, 2025. 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 October 21, 2024. 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.
4 inspections
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
- Wooden shelves/seats next to windows are becoming worn/difficult to clean in some areas. Ensure all areas are cleanable and smooth.
- 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
- One outlet has cord/plug-in for air conditioner secured with gorilla tape. In order to prevent a fire hazard use electrical tape (or remove tape and ensure area is supervised or inaccessible).
- 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Non-Critical)?
- Raw flour being used for playdough. As discussed, recommend alternative due to microbial risks of flour (heat-treated flour, corn starch etc). See information provided.
- 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 12. Is refuse being managed in a suitable manner?
- Currently diaper bin by change table has a foot pedal that is not working - in order to reduce hand contact with garbage bin, recommend hands-free bin.
- 12. Is refuse being managed in a suitable manner?
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