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Rural Roots Childcare

4812 55 Avenue Valleyview AB T0H 3N0 · Child Care Facility

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Inspection summary

Rural Roots Childcare has been inspected 8 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since March 26, 2024. The most recent inspection, on September 14, 2026, found no infractions.

6 of 8 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: Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.

  • 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 March 26, 2024. For example: Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) available in suitable location(s), and properly stocked with handwashing supplies?

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on March 26, 2024. For example: Are proper measures being taken to ensure that vermin do not enter or exist in the facility (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 5 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 16, 2025. For example: Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (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.

8 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 17. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Critical)?
      • The interior pane of a rectangular window was observed to be cracked. Small shards of glass were observed on the floor and windowsill of the window.Correction:- Repair, replace or cover the cracked window in a manner that prevents further cracking and subsequent injury- Clean the area around the cracked window in a manner that removes sharp hazards
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • The Black metal storage cabinet in the toddler space was observed to be top heavy and was no secured.Correction:- Relocate, Remove or Secure the black metal cabinet in a manner that eliminates tipping and crush injury hazards
    • 19. Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (Critical)?
      • A multiuse climber was observed in the South East childcare area:- The climber was measured with a playable height of 49". Surfacing was not present in the indoor space for the climber.- Rope entrapment hazards were observed on the climbing net- Entanglement and strangulation hazard was observed on the top secured rope ladder. The rope ladder was unsecured at its baseCorrection:- Remove the structure from the care area- Notify PHI when the unit has been removed
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 09. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) available in suitable location(s), and properly stocked with handwashing supplies?
      • The Hand-sink in the out-of-school care area was not supplied with hand-soapCorrection:- Supply the hand-sink in the out-of-school care area with hand-soap
    • 17. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Critical)?
      • The sanitizer solution cloth in the out-of-school care area was soiled with mud and was not in a usable condition.Correction:- Replace soiled cleaning cloths- Ensure that regularly surface cleaning is occurring in all care areas
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • The following cleaning and general maintenance conditions were observed in the Out-of-School Area:- Foot-water marks were present from the exit door to the floor area near the hand-sink- The hand-sink was dirty with mud- Refuse, toys, and furniture items were scattered throughout the area.Correction:- Routinely clean and dispose of garbage and refuse throughout the day in the care area- Limit, Control, and manage slipping hazards as they occur- Remove excess toys, furniture, and learning supports from the play / care areas when no longer in use, clean, sanitize, organize or store items as required.
    • 27. Are proper measures being taken to ensure that vermin do not enter or exist in the facility (Non-Critical)?
      • The Door to the Out-of-School care area was propped open without a secondary screen or pest control barrier.Correction:- Refrain from propping open exterior doors without the installation of a pest-resistant screen.
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