Smart Choice Daycare and Afterschool Care - Daycare
12138 161 Avenue NW Edmonton AB T5X 5M8 · Child Care Facility
Inspection summary
Smart Choice Daycare and Afterschool Care - Daycare has been inspected 4 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since October 16, 2024. The most recent inspection, on March 25, 2026, found no infractions.
1 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: 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.
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 November 21, 2025. For example:
Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 19, 2026. For example:
Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (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 once on November 21, 2025. 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 November 21, 2025. For example:
Are sleeping supplies and areas sufficient to ensure client safety and comfort (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.
4 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 22. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Non-Critical)?
- ** Water temperatures throughout the program were slightly low 23-25.5C. This could be due to the amount of washing being done. Director to monitor throughout the day with probe thermometer.
- 22. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
5 infractions
- 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
- Some bleach solutions were not labelled with their contents.
- 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
- There was a hole in the wall above the electrical panel in the infant room. Repair required.
- 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
- Magnet tiles in the preschool room were in disrepair. Inspect and remove all broken toys.
- 22. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Non-Critical)?
- Second bathroom sink was not draining properly. Repair required.
- 23. Are sleeping supplies and areas sufficient to ensure client safety and comfort (Critical)?
- Crib linens were not tight fitting.
- 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Non-Critical)?
- The illness chart was from 2023Illness chart provided via emailEnsure to record illness when a child goes home sick or does not attend due to illness
- 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Non-Critical)?
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