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Smart Start Daycare & Afterschool - Daycare

2761 Hewes Way NW Edmonton AB T6L 6N5 · Child Care Facility

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Inspection summary

Smart Start Daycare & Afterschool - Daycare has been inspected 7 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since December 13, 2023. The most recent inspection, on June 30, 2026, found no infractions.

4 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 14 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination.

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 6 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 25, 2026. For example: Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (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 9 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 25, 2026. 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 3 times on June 25, 2026. For example: Is this facility properly constructed (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 5 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 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.

7 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring Inspection

    14 infractions

    • 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
      • -Baby Powder was observed in the Older Toddler Room. This could irritate children’s lungs. Please remove.
    • 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
      • -The emergency exit door in the OSC Room opens directly into the parking lot. This could lead to a child exiting the room unannounced.
    • 04. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-Critical)?
      • -Please ensure that sharp corners on storage shelves in the Infant Room have corner protectors.
    • 06. Are proper protocols being followed in regards to client care?
      • -Staff in the Infant Room were observed not following diapering procedures. The staff member changing diapers did not wash the child’s hands and did not disinfect the diaper surface after use. Please ensure diapering procedures are always followed.
    • 06. Are proper protocols being followed in regards to client care?
      • -A sensory bin with food was being stored next to the diapering sink/table. Please do not store anything that is not required for diapering on this countertop.
    • 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
      • -Baseboards in the Pre-school Washroom were peeling off. Please repair.-The sealant behind the washroom sink was peeling off. Please redo.
    • 10. Is a properly supplied first aid kit provided and readily available?
      • -Alcohol wipes in the classroom first aid kits had expired. Please ensure that expired supplies are replaced.
    • 15. Is laundry being properly handled in a suitable manner?
      • -Wet cloths were left on surfaces throughout the facility. Please ensure that cloths are only used once and then placed in a dirty laundry bin.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • -Cleaning checklists were wipeable and there was no way to verify that they are being regularly filled out. Please switch to paper or ensure that a picture record of checklists are kept.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • -The table in the Infant Room had tape added to protect from sharp edges. The tape was leading to a build up of debris. Tape was removed at the time of inspection. If sharp edges are a concern you may need to purchase a new table.
    • 20. Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (Non-Critical)?
      • -There was a fabric rocking horse in the Infant Room that cannot be cleaned. Please remove.-The couch in the Younger Toddler Room had a hole. Please remove or repair.-Floors in the Older Toddler Room and Pre-school Room were sticky and had a build up of debris from using tape and stickers on the floor. Please ensure the floor is smooth and easy to clean.
    • 20. Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (Non-Critical)?
      • -There was sand in a bin in the OSC Room without a cover. Please ensure all sensory bins remain covered when not in use.
    • 22. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Non-Critical)?
      • -One of the taps in the Pre-school Washroom was loose. Please secure.
    • 29. Are washrooms / bathing facilities properly constructed, maintained and supplied (Non-Critical)?
      • -Toilet paper in the OSC washroom was not stored on the holder. Please ensure that it is stored in the holder.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Monitoring Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
      • WD-40 was stored in a cabinet under a handwashing sink, accessible to children. Ensure chemicals are secured/locked up or not accessible to children. Corrected onsite.
    • 04. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-Critical)?
      • Bingo markers are labeled as toxic and/or to keep out of reach of children. Bingo markers must state they are non-toxic.
    • 04. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-Critical)?
      • Doors weren't locked to the laundry room and janitor/chemical supply room. Ensure these doors are kept locked/inaccessible to children.
    • 17. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Critical)?
      • Wet/used cleaning cloths were out on surfaces when not in immediate use. Cleaning cloths must be discarded or put away for laundering after each use or stored in an approved sanitizer solution bucket in between uses.
    • 17. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Critical)?
      • Diapering mat in infant room is in disrepair and is no longer cleanable.Diapering mat in toddler room has tape on the top that is dirty as it is not cleanable.Repair/replace diapering mats. The mat in the infant room should be more snug/secure on the surface as it is currently loose.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • Handwashing sink in the Kinder/OSC bathroom needs to be secured to the wall better and re-caulked.
    • 24. Are sleeping supplies and areas sufficient to ensure client safety and comfort (Non-Critical)?
      • Bedding was not stored properly in multiple rooms. Bedding must be stored in a manner where one kid's bedding/blankets doesn't touch another kids bedding. Blankets were stored on cots and were touching other cots.
  5. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • -There was a green and purple chair in the Older Toddler Room that were worn out/torn. Please repair/remove these chairs.
    • 19. Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (Critical)?
      • -Climbers were being used inside the Older Toddler Room but there was no protective surfacing available. Please ensure protective surfacing is used under climbers when in use.
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

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