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Stepping Stones Montessori - Daycare

2 McVicar Street Red Deer AB T4N 0M1 · Child Care Facility

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Inspection summary

Stepping Stones Montessori - Daycare has been inspected 6 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since November 26, 2024. The most recent inspection, on July 29, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

2 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct health risks.

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.

  • 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 July 29, 2026. For example: Is this facility properly constructed (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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 29, 2025. For example: Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (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 May 29, 2025. For example: Are sleeping supplies and areas sufficient to ensure client safety and comfort (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.

6 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. Children tabletops in Glacier A classroom are starting to wear. Peeling paint was observed. Please repair or replace tables so that they are smooth, impervious to moisture and easy to clean.2. Cardboard next to the diapering area in Cozy A cannot be cleaned. Please remove or replace with cleanable materials.
    • 22. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. One of the taps in the girl's bathroom on the lower level was loose. Please tighten tap so it is secure.2. One of the taps in the boy's bathroom on the lower level was turned off. No water was available. Please repair.
  2. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 17. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Critical)?
      • Enhance disinfection for high touch surfaces has been put in place. All upstairs classrooms had bleach solutions mixed to 1000ppm (1tsp bleach per cup of water) however, Cozy A & B did not have the higher concentration. Please ensure that all classrooms are using 1000ppm solutions for the time being to reduce the risk of illness spreading. This was corrected during the inspection.
    • 24. Are sleeping supplies and areas sufficient to ensure client safety and comfort (Non-Critical)?
      • Most classrooms store each child's bed linens in their own cubby or bin except for the 4-year old room (classroom located on the upstairs northwest corner). In this room, staff indicated that the baskets they had been using had gotten too damaged to keep using so they were stored the blankets side-by-side on the shelves. Each child's linens need to be stored separately to reduce cross-contamination if one child is sick. Please ensure that individual cubbies, bins or bags are used to store the sleeping linens.May 29: still outstanding but new bins are on order.
    • 31. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Critical)?
      • Staff had been washing the few dishes (some cutlery and the odd plate or glass) used during meals in the classroom hand sinks. This is insufficient to clean and sanitize dishes. All used dishware must be taken to the kitchen to be cleaned and sanitized using the 2-sink method.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 06. Are proper protocols being followed in regards to client care?
      • The safety belt is missing on the diaper change table in the basement women's washroom. Elevated change tables must have straps to secure the child and prevent falls. The majority of the diaper changing occurs in the classrooms so the risk here is low but to mitigate it further, please remove the change mat from this table. Staff must also be informed to only use the change table in the men's washroom.
    • 17. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Critical)?
      • The disinfectant used on surfaces in the Cozy B room was at 25ppm which is too low. Staff immediately added more bleach to bring the solution up to 200ppm. Please ensure that staff know how to correctly mix the bleach solution and use test strips to check the concentration.
    • 24. Are sleeping supplies and areas sufficient to ensure client safety and comfort (Non-Critical)?
      • Most classrooms store each child's bed linens in their own cubby or bin except for the 4-year old room (classroom located on the upstairs northwest corner). In this room, staff indicated that the baskets they had been using had gotten too damaged to keep using so they were stored the blankets side-by-side on the shelves. Each child's linens need to be stored separately to reduce cross-contamination if one child is sick. Please ensure that individual cubbies, bins or bags are used to store the sleeping linens.
    • 30. Are workers washing hands when appropriate and/or in a proper manner?
      • Staff were noted not washing their hands in between glove changes. While gloves are a good supplement to hand hygiene, they don't replace hand washing. Please ensure that staff wash their hands before putting on gloves, before handling foods, after diapering and after handling anything dirty or contaminated.
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
      • The doorframe on the 19-24 months room is unfinished plywood. Even though this space isn't heavily used right now, walls and finishings still need to be smooth and easy to clean. Please paint or otherwise seal the plywood. The operator indicated that he will work with the church maintenance to get this finished.
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