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Shawnessy YMCA - Child Development Centre

333 Shawville Boulevard SE Calgary AB T2Y 4H3 · Child Care Facility

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Inspection summary

Shawnessy YMCA - Child Development Centre has been inspected 9 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since December 6, 2023. The most recent inspection, on October 9, 2026, found no infractions.

5 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 29, 2026. For example: Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-Critical)?

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 6, 2025. For example: Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) available in suitable location(s), and properly stocked with handwashing supplies?

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 29, 2026. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 6, 2025. 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.

9 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 04. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-Critical)?
      • Two bottles of glitter were stored in the cupboard under the children’s handwashing sink in Room 1 (children aged 18 months to 3 years). -The glitter is not age-appropriate for children under 3 years of age.-Staff mentioned they were not in use and were discarded on-site
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. Debris was observed beneath the children's blue play mat inside the reading cube area of Room 3.-Ensure that the area is cleaned and maintained in a sanitary manner.2. A stained grey step stool was observed in the bathroom located in Room 3.-Ensure that the step stool is cleaned regularly and maintained in a sanitary condition.3. A diapering pad was stored on the floor beside the toilet in Room 1.-Ensure that the diapering pad is stored on a hook or in another appropriate location to prevent potential cross-contamination from the toilet.4. 2. One purple floor chair cover in Room 1 was observed to be ripped with visible debris accumulation. The remaining purple floor chairs were also observed to have visible debris and stained.-Staff indicated that they are unable to remove the ripped chair cover for cleaning.-Replace the chair cover and ensure that the floor chairs are maintained in a clean condition.
    • 19. Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (Critical)?
      • 1. A red and yellow plastic sink toy in Room 1 had build-up of dust and debris.-Staff indicated that the toy is cleaned when time permits.-Ensure that toys are cleaned and sanitized on a daily basis. Consider scrubbing the toys to ensure crevices are cleaned.- The toy was removed from the play space during the inspection.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
      • 1. Room 1: Craft materials including glitter bottles labelled ages 5+, bingo dabbers with no labels, and glitter were noted in the cabinets.These items are not safe or appropriate for the age group.The items were discarded during inspection. Please ensure craft materials have proper labels and are age appropriate for the age group.
    • 09. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) available in suitable location(s), and properly stocked with handwashing supplies?
      • 1. Room 1: The staff hand sink used after diapering children is also being used to rinse off dishes and utensils. There is a risk of cross contamination.Please either use the hand sink as a designated handwashing sink and rinse off utensils inside the kitchen or implement a schedule so the hand sink basin will be sanitized on a frequent basis.
    • 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. The thermometer for the commercial dishwasher is missing.Please purchase a new dishwasher safe thermometer.2. The chlorine/bleach concentration for some of the sanitizer bottles measured approx. 250 ppm. Please purchase measuring cups so the bleach and water can be measured out accurately.
  5. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
      • Room 2: Bleach spray bottle in the washroom was within children's reach. - Removed immediately. - Store chemicals out of children's reach.
    • 25. Are there adequate storage areas sufficient for the operation of the facility?
      • Some children's beddings between napping cots were sticking out and touching other children's bedding. A staff personal handbag was stored on top of children's cots touching beddings. - Store personal items adequately separated from each other to prevent cross-contamination.
  8. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 09. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) available in suitable location(s), and properly stocked with handwashing supplies?
      • No soap was available at a handsink in classroom #2. A soap dispenser was missing. - Provide soap in a dispenser at the sink
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • Debris accumulation on children chairs throughout. - Clean regularlySome damaged toys found in room #3.- Remove immediately

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