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Small But Mighty Childcare Foundation - Daycare

239 Griffin Road East Cochrane AB T4C 2B9 · Child Care Facility

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Inspection summary

Small But Mighty Childcare Foundation - Daycare has been inspected 10 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since July 25, 2024. The most recent inspection, on June 2, 2026, found no infractions.

6 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 8 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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 May 25, 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 May 25, 2026. 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 25, 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 25, 2026. For example: Are proper protocols being followed in regards to client care?

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.

10 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 04. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-Critical)?
      • Recipe for playdough made on site was reviewed. Use of raw flour was noted to make house-made playdough. If flour is used, the operator must obtain industrially heat-treated flour. Remove all playdough made from raw flour, and either obtain heat-treated flour, or purchase commercially made playdough that is non-toxic.
    • 06. Are proper protocols being followed in regards to client care?
      • Test strips are not available in Room 1, 2, and 3 to test chlorine sanitizer concentrations. Purchase chlorine test strips that can measure at least 100-200 ppm chlorine. Keep chlorine sanitizer at 100 ppm.
    • 09. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) available in suitable location(s), and properly stocked with handwashing supplies?
      • The door stopper on the bathroom door from Room 3 is broken. The diapering station in Room 3 currently does not have a hand-washing sink that is easily accessible without touching the door handle. Repair door stopper and ensure that all diapering stations have easily accessible hand-washing sinks.
    • 10. Is a properly supplied first aid kit provided and readily available?
      • No First-Aid kits were observed in Room 1, 2, and 3. Ensure that each room their own First-Aid kit.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • Wicker baskets were observed to be used to store toys. This material is not considered easy to clean and disinfect and could cross-contaminate cleaned toys. Use a liner material inside baskets that can be cleaned or disposed after use to protect stored toys and baskets from contamination.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 05. Are communicable diseases at this facility being properly managed?
      • No signage posted to advise visitors of the outbreak declared. Operator posted a signage in the front entrance area during the inspection.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • Tall green storage unit in half-day room has paint chipping on drawer surfaces (lighter green surface). Repair/repaint surface.
    • 20. Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (Non-Critical)?
      • Soft block toys in infant room were noted to have surfaces that are porous and not easily cleanable. Operator discarded the block toys during the inspection. Ensure that all toys used have non-porous surfaces that can be easily cleaned and sanitized.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 04. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-Critical)?
      • *There was a chemical bottle left in the lower cabinet in the half day room when there was no lock at the cabinet.Corrected during the inspection by the operator. Please make sure hazardous items are not stored where accessible to kids, and lower cabinets have locks on them to prevent any injuries and incidents.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • *Infant room - table had sharp broken corner, please make sure it is replaced or repaired. *Washroom between infant and toddler room - *White storage shelf surfaces started to be worn out, paint chippingPlease make sure resurfaced. *Half Day room - Tall green shelf started get paint chipping. Please repair/repaint.
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 06. Are proper protocols being followed in regards to client care?
      • Couple of the bleach water solution bottles in concentrations were lower than 100ppm.Corrected during the inspection. Please make sure beach water solution concentrations are not less than 100ppm.
    • 09. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) available in suitable location(s), and properly stocked with handwashing supplies?
      • Infant room:Hand washing basin was used for hand washing as well as toy washing.Please make sure in the infant room hand washing is used as dedicated hand washing for the diaper changing area. Toy washing can be done in the dishwasher or 2 comp sink in the kitchen.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • Infant Room:One of the floor play mat covers was dirty. Please make sure it is washed and cleaned.
  7. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Initial Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

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