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Riverside Daycare & OSC - Facility

600 - 10 Rose Gate St. Albert AB T8N 7N6 · Child Care Facility

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Inspection summary

Riverside Daycare & OSC - Facility has been inspected 15 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since November 7, 2023. The most recent inspection, on August 20, 2026, found no infractions.

10 of 15 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination.

The last 3 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 8, 2024. For example: Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (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 9 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 7, 2025. For example: Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (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 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 7, 2025. For example: Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (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 9 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on August 7, 2025. For example: Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (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.

15 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Risk Management Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • ***the frames for the water/sensory play had unfinished wood areas where the paint had worn off or was not present. Discussed that the finishes had to be cleanable.
    • 20. Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (Non-Critical)?
      • ***The infant room had unsealed bottles of liquids and bits. Ensure that the bottles are sealed so there is no chance of them opening accidently and exposing the children to the contents.
    • 22. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Non-Critical)?
      • ***The preschool hot water was inconsistent. Investigate and ensure that the water temperature is maintained between 38C and 43C.
    • 29. Are washrooms / bathing facilities properly constructed, maintained and supplied (Non-Critical)?
      • ***There was toilet paper not being kept in the dispenser in the Jr. Toddler room.
    • 31. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Critical)?
      • ***The sanitizer spray bottle label in the Senior toddler room was not legible. Observed staff labeling the spray bottle following the inspection.
    • 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Non-Critical)?
      • ***There was a garbage can in disrepair in the Jr toddler room. Ensure that the garbage cans are properly working and do not become a source of contamination.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • ***the frames for the water/sensory play had unfinished wood areas where the paint had worn off or was not present. Discussed that the finishes had to be cleanable.
    • 19. Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (Critical)?
      • ***There was a concern with the painted wooden toys, the shapes in the Infant room and the cars in the Jr Toddler room. Ensure toys with finishes are maintained in a cleanable condition and good repair.
    • 20. Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (Non-Critical)?
      • ***The infant room had unsealed bottles of liquids and bits. Ensure that the bottles are sealed so there is no chance of them opening accidently and exposing the children to the contents.
    • 22. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Non-Critical)?
      • ***The hot water temperature was not being maintained at all the children's sinks. There were some that were 34C (not warm enough) and some that were 38C (good).
    • 24. Are sleeping supplies and areas sufficient to ensure client safety and comfort (Non-Critical)?
      • ***the senior toddler room had the top blanket tucked underneath and in contact with the next child's bed. There were clean sheets stored on top of the child's personal blanket.
    • 29. Are washrooms / bathing facilities properly constructed, maintained and supplied (Non-Critical)?
      • ***There was toilet paper not being kept in the dispenser in the Jr. Toddler room.
    • 31. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Critical)?
      • ***There was a unlabeled spray bottle present in the pre-kinder room.
    • 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Non-Critical)?
      • ***There was a garbage can in disrepair in the Jr toddler room. Ensure that the garbage cans are properly working and do not become a source of contamination.
  6. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 17. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Critical)?
      • ***Wet / used cleaning cloths were being left on the counter. Staff were intending to use it for the table all day (snack/lunch etc). Discussed that the options were for the cloth to be stored in a sanitizer solution between uses or clean cloths to be used each time. They were going to use clean cloths each time.
    • 31. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Critical)?
      • ***The facility allowing more than one diarrheal episode (or allowing several throughout the day as long as they were an hour apart) before contacting the parents for pick up is not acceptable. Parents of the child involved are to be contacted for pick up after any diarrheal episode. The updated policy is to be provided to the district inspector once it is completed.
  7. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Monitoring Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
      • ***the emergency medication was discussed with the staff in the pre-kinder room (sever allergy notice was posted on the wall). The epi pen was present in the backpack but the staff took a while to find it. Recommended emergency medication storage be standardized and put in a dedicated specific pocket of the back pack for easy access in the event of an emergency.
    • 06. Are proper protocols being followed in regards to client care?
      • ***The safety belt was underneath the changing mat in the senior toddler room indicating that it may not be being used. Discussed with operator who indicated they had observed the staff diaper changing and using the safety strap but she would continue to monitor.
    • 17. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Critical)?
      • ***The Quat sanitizer was not being maintained at an effective concentration. The spray bottles checked were 50ppm. The solution direct from the dispenser was 100ppm. Discussed that the effective concentration was 200ppm to 400ppm. Another solution was checked later during the inspection and it was 200ppm. Staff are to check and record the concentration to ensure effective 200ppm is dispensed and used.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • ***the frames for the water/sensory play was unfinished wood. Discussed that the finishes had to be cleanable (options were painting or staining or clear varathane coating, all non toxic or replacing with cleanable surface).
    • 19. Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (Critical)?
      • ***There were apple pieces and pink slime present as a sensory play table. Discussed that this was not a safe practice. Operator reported that this was left over from yesterday and she directed a staff person to clean it out and planned to discuss with the planner.
    • 29. Are washrooms / bathing facilities properly constructed, maintained and supplied (Non-Critical)?
      • ***There were open rolls of paper towels present on the counters by the sinks. this is not a sanitary practice. Paper towels are to be in the dispensers or otherwise protected from contamination.
    • 29. Are washrooms / bathing facilities properly constructed, maintained and supplied (Non-Critical)?
      • ***The paper towel dispenser was out of reach of the children using the washroom in the senior toddler room. Dispenser was located above and behind the toilet and out of reach of the children washing their hands. Recommended that in the senior toddler room the dispenser should be relocated to a usable area by the washroom.
    • 31. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Critical)?
      • ***There was a concern with the bibs being stored in the washroom. The washroom is not a clean and sanitary place to be storing food contact items. Discussed and facility plans on coming up with another way of storing the bibs.
  9. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
      • Discussed that the bleach spray bottle labels did not contain the concentration amounts. They were labeled during the inspection.
    • 25. Are there adequate storage areas sufficient for the operation of the facility?
      • ***Discussed the nap cot storage (was directly under the children's' and staff's personal storage area. Discussed the increased risk of vermin transmission. Staff came up with the good idea of moving the cots and putting a toy storage bin under the coat hooks. They plan on changing at nap time today.
  11. Initial Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

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