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Saddleback Child Care Centre - Daycare

306 Saddleback Road NW Edmonton AB T6J 4R7 · Child Care Facility

7 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 04. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-Critical)?
      • Several paints in the toddler and preschool rooms were labeled for ages 3 plus and 5 plus, making them inappropriate for use with younger children. Please ensure that all paint products used in the program are age‑appropriate. The operator removed the identified paints during the inspection.
    • 10. Is a properly supplied first aid kit provided and readily available?
      • An expired alcohol hand sanitizer was observed in the first aid kit in the OSC room. Ensure first aid kits are checked for inventory and that any expired items are replaced with non-expired items. The operator replaced the indicated item during the inspection.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • The paint on the personal storage cubbies was observed to be wearing in several rooms. Ensure the indicated surfaces are re-finished to be smooth and easy to clean.
    • 27. Are proper measures being taken to ensure that vermin do not enter or exist in the facility (Non-Critical)?
      • One dead cockroach was observed in the infant room on the floor behind the high chairs.Ensure pest control measures are taken to help eliminate pest activity in the facility.
    • 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Non-Critical)?
      • In the preschool room, a stack of single use paper towels was observed stored inside a plastic container along with toys and a single use glove, creating a risk of contamination. Ensure all single use paper towels are kept in a suitable dispenser and maintained free from contamination. The operator removed the identified paper towels and glove during the inspection.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Monitoring Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 10. Is a properly supplied first aid kit provided and readily available?
      • Antiseptic wipes were missing in the first aid kit. Please ensure that all first aid kits are adequately supplied. This was corrected during the visit.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • Extra cleaning will need to be complete for serval bins for toy storage. Debris and dried up playdough were observed.Microwave was noted to be rusted and hard to clean (in the baby room). Ensure all equipment is in good repair.
    • 22. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Non-Critical)?
      • Baby room hand washing water temperature was measured with a probe thermometer and observed to be 53 C. Water temperature at faucet level will need to be adjust to safe temperatures.
    • 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Non-Critical)?
      • Safety plug for electrical plug in the OSC room noted to be missing. This was corrected during the visit.Laundry door was noted to be open. This was corrected during the visit.
    • 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Non-Critical)?
      • Blind string needs to be secured in place for child safety.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 16. Does the social care facility have adequate lighting?
      • One light fixture was not operational in OSC room. Please repair or replace.
  6. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 10. Is a properly supplied first aid kit provided and readily available?
      • Antiseptic wipes were missing in the first aid kit. Please ensure that all first aid kits are adequately supplied.
    • 16. Does the social care facility have adequate lighting?
      • One light fixture was not operational in OSC room. Please repair or replace.
  7. Monitoring Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 04. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. Push-in pins were used in children's areas in the Kinder room. Please remove. 2. Some art supplies were not age appropriate and some had warning labels not to be used by children in the Baby room. It was addressed during the inspection.
    • 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
      • Ceiling tile was water stained in the hallway between Toddler and Preschool rooms. Investigate and remove the source of water infiltration. Replace all affected ceiling tiles.
    • 10. Is a properly supplied first aid kit provided and readily available?
      • Antiseptic wipes were missing in the first aid kit. Please ensure that all first aid kits are adequately supplied.
    • 16. Does the social care facility have adequate lighting?
      • One light fixture was not operational in OSC room. Please repair or replace.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. Duct tape observed on blue/red couch in the Preschool room was peeling off. Please repair or replace.2. Diaper pad was damaged in the Preschool washroom. Please replace.
    • 20. Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (Non-Critical)?
      • See-saw was observed in the Toddler room: the equipment should not be used in the childcare facility (no mechanism to prevent abrupt contact with the ground, and hard floors present in the room). Please remove.
    • 22. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Non-Critical)?
      • Hot water temperature was measured 51.2 and 50.9C in the OSC washrooms. Please ensure that water temperature is 49C or lower.
    • 30. Are workers washing hands when appropriate and/or in a proper manner?
      • Hand sanitizers observed in Baby, Toddler and Preschool rooms were expired (labelled as May 2022 on the bottles).