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SIGIS Youville - Facility

9B St. Vital Avenue St. Albert AB T8N 1K1 · Child Care Facility

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Inspection summary

SIGIS Youville - Facility has been inspected 5 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since May 23, 2024. The most recent inspection, on November 18, 2025, found no infractions.

2 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene and Protecting food from contamination.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 7, 2025. For example: Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) available in suitable location(s), and properly stocked with handwashing supplies?

  • 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 once on March 7, 2025. For example: Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (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 7 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 10, 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 once on March 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 10, 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.

5 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • ***cleaning cloths were discussed and were to be stored dry and clean or in a sanitizer solution or put in for laundry once used. Several staff were educated not to keep used cloths draped over the spray bottles or in a cleaning solution (must be in a sanitizer solution if it will be reused).
    • 20. Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (Non-Critical)?
      • ***There were improper procedures for the water play table in one room. The staff had not emptied it from the day before (it was not open at this time for the children) but had been allowed to sit contaminated overnight. Discussed with staff and manager that the water play tables were to be emptied after use to reduce the bacterial build up in the water. The regular procedure was that the tables were usually not used all day but only for limited times and were emptied after use (no more than 2 hours at a time).
    • 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Non-Critical)?
      • ***the were a few toys that were worn/in disrepair (boat toy with a pinching hazard and damaged thin plastic blocks) All were removed during the inspection.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Monitoring Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 04. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-Critical)?
      • ***There were some wooden topped baby gates that were in disrepair with paint chipping (6A/B and (4A/B).
    • 09. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) available in suitable location(s), and properly stocked with handwashing supplies?
      • ***The soap dispenser was stored in the cupboard instead of being available for the children to wash their hands in the hallway washroom. Corrected during the inspection and the soap dispenser was put by the sinks.
    • 09. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) available in suitable location(s), and properly stocked with handwashing supplies?
      • ***One stand alone sink was not working in room 2. Staff turned it on and it worked, it was being kept off due to a leak in the hose (on order). Ensure adequate hand washing is available.
    • 10. Is a properly supplied first aid kit provided and readily available?
      • There were first aid kits present in each of the rooms.***There was sterile packaging that was no longer effective in protecting the pads.***There were first aid kits that were not being maintained with all the contents present.***There were missing first aid kit lists so that staff could be checking and ensuring that the first aid kits were complete.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • ***There were a few toys that were worn/in disrepair (foam blocks, worn painted pressboard toys, enclosed magnetic building blocks). All damaged toys noted were removed and discarded during the inspection. Discussed with operator that the staff should be checking the toys for damage when cleaning or sanitizing them. The enclosed magnets (in the building blocks were acceptable if the plastic encasing them was in good repair. Staff in room 5 started checking and removing damaged magnetic blocks during the inspection.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • ***There were toys with exposed magnets present in the sensory bin with the beans. Discussed that the glue for the exposed magnets could dry out and the exposed magnet letter/numbers were not acceptable.
    • 20. Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (Non-Critical)?
      • ***When the fall distance is over 18 inches, an effective protective fall surfacing is needed. Researched and acceptable fall protection surfacing information will be provided with this report.
    • 22. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Non-Critical)?
      • ***The water temperature of various hand sinks including room 5 and the hallway washroom sinks were not being maintained at an acceptable temperature. Ensure that hand sinks have warm water between 38C and 43C for children to wash their hands.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 09. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) available in suitable location(s), and properly stocked with handwashing supplies?
      • ***One stand alone sink was not working in room 6A. Staff plugged it in and the unit worked.
    • 17. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Critical)?
      • ***There was a concern with the use of cleaning cloths in some of the rooms. Cleaning cloths were being left wet and used on the counters and not stored in a sanitizer solution between uses. Discussed options. Removing the reusable cloths and using paper towels, use the reusable cloths like paper towels and put in for laundering after each use (not at the end of each day) or storing in an effective sanitizer solution between uses.
    • 17. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Critical)?
      • ***The Oxivir sanitizer present in the older children's rooms appeared not to be used up before becoming ineffective. Discussed that the spray bottles should be checked often and changed when needed or emptied at the end of the day and therefore must be refilled with fresh solution.
    • 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Non-Critical)?
      • ***There was a container of Oxivir present in the gym area that had not been properly diluted. The concentration was greater than the 5000ppm measured with the test strips. Ensure manufacturer's dilution instruction are followed.

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