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Tamarack Common Daycare - Daycare/OSC

2604 12 Street NW Edmonton AB T6T 0V9 · Child Care Facility

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Inspection summary

Tamarack Common Daycare - Daycare/OSC has been inspected 4 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since December 2, 2024. The most recent inspection, on April 9, 2026, found no infractions.

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

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 26, 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 5 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 26, 2026. For example: Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (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 December 2, 2024. For example: Are washrooms / bathing facilities properly constructed, maintained and supplied (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 March 26, 2026. For example: Is laundry being properly handled in a suitable manner?

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

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
      • There were chemicals present in the upstairs bathroom cupboards. There was a Swiffer sweeper present within the main floor bathroom. There were no locks/methods present to prevent access to the chemicals by the children.*This has been noted in the past
    • 15. Is laundry being properly handled in a suitable manner?
      • There were ~4-5 snowsuits stored along a table in the infant's room.The operator indicated these were to be laundered.Ensure soiled laundry is never stored on "clean" surfaces. Soiled laundry should be stored in a method that prevents contamination of laundry or other surfaces.
    • 17. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Critical)?
      • There was a bucket of water present in the main floor bathroom.The operator indicated that the purpose of the bucket was to be used for soaking soiled underwear before being placed in the laundry machines.The bucket was open and accessible to the children. If this practice is to be used (strongly recommend this practice not be used), the bucket of water cannot be accessible to the children.
    • 17. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Critical)?
      • i. The sanitizer solutions on-site measured 0 ppm at the time of inspection.There was a bottle of sanitizer labeled as 100 ppm bleach/water. The chlorine/water solution inside measured 0 ppm.ii. There was also a bottle of disinfectant on-site labeled as 1000 ppm bleach/water. The chlorine/water solution inside measured 0 ppm.The bulk bleach solutions present on-site measured ~200 ppm at the time of inspection.iii. The operator was unable to locate chlorine test strips to verify the concentration of the bleach/water sanitizer solutions.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • i. The gates at the entrance to the infant's room and the stairwell to the basement were made of unfinished wood.ii. The gate to the basement was pulling away from the wall and not properly secured.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • i. The surface along the top of the white table in the Toddler's room was worn. As a result, it was no longer smooth and impervious to moisture.ii. The inside of the toy bins in the Toddler's room were soiled. Please increase the frequency of cleaning for these spaces.
    • 25. Are there adequate storage areas sufficient for the operation of the facility?
      • The operator's personal items were being stored in contact with the daycare items.This included:i. The operator's personal hairbrushes/blow dryer being stored in the upstairs OSC room drawers.ii. The operator's weight scale was present in the upstairs OSC bathroom.iii. The items in the closet in the OSC portion of the home were not stored in an organized manner. The items were all mixed together.iv. The laundry adjacent to the kitchen was not stored in a tidy manner. There were personal sets of beds/sheets (stored within bags) mixed in with clean, extra sets of sheets/bedding.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Monitoring Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
      • -The grate over the HVAC vent in the Baby Room was broken in multiple areas. This could lead to children getting caught on the sharp edges.
    • 04. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-Critical)?
      • -There was Baby Powder observed in the diapering area. This can cause breathing problems and cannot be used in child care facilities. Please remove.
    • 10. Is a properly supplied first aid kit provided and readily available?
      • -There were expired first aid supplies. Ensure supplies are being checked monthly and replaced as needed.
    • 15. Is laundry being properly handled in a suitable manner?
      • -Clean and soiled laundry items are not being properly managed in this social care facility. There were no laundry bins. Dirty laundry was being stored on the floor in the diapering area.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • -Surfaces and equipment in this social care facility are not being cleaned and disinfected properly and/or at suitable intervals. There was a badly stained plush toy observed in the Baby Room. It was removed at the time of inspection.
    • 29. Are washrooms / bathing facilities properly constructed, maintained and supplied (Non-Critical)?
      • -Toilet paper in washrooms not stored on the holder. Ensure toilet paper is stored on the holder.
    • 30. Are workers washing hands when appropriate and/or in a proper manner?
      • -A worker at this social care facility is not washing hands frequently and/or in a proper manner. Observed a staff member wash their hands at the kitchen sink and then wipe the excess water on their shirt instead of using a single use towel.

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