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The Playpenn Child Care Centre - Facility

205 - 215 9 Avenue SW Calgary AB T2P 1K3 · Child Care Facility

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Inspection summary

The Playpenn Child Care Centre - Facility has been inspected 6 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since August 23, 2024. The most recent inspection, on August 18, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

2 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 4 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 18, 2026. For example: Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 2, 2025. For example: Is refuse being managed in a suitable manner?

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 18, 2026. 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 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 18, 2026. For example: Is a properly supplied first aid kit provided and readily available?

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

    4 infractions

    • 04. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-Critical)?
      • Openable sensory bottles were observed in several classrooms including room 1.-Please seal all sensory bottles to ensure children do not have access to hazardous substances/materials.
    • 10. Is a properly supplied first aid kit provided and readily available?
      • First aid kit with expired antiseptic wipes.-Please replace the antiseptic wipes with new ones.
    • 17. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Critical)?
      • 1. Torn diapering mat was observed in room 2 washroom.-Please replace with a new one to ensure proper cleaning and sanitizing of the diaper surface.2. Dirty diaper table and extraneous materials observed being stored on diaper table in room 1 and 2 washroom.-Please clean and sanitize the diapering table after each use. In addition, remove all materials and items stored on the diapering tables to ensure that the surfaces can be properly cleaned and sanitized.Diapering tables are to be used exclusively for diapering procedures and should not be used for storage purposes.
    • 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. Cleaning cloth being reused, a used cloth/rag was observed left around the sink area in one of the toddler classrooms.-Please remove used cleaning cloths or rags immediately after use or transfer to designated dirty bin for reprocessing. This is to prevent reuse and transfer of dirty from surface to surface or contamination.2. Unlabeled bleach bottle observed in room 3.-Please label all chemical including bleach bottles with chemical names and concentration.
  2. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 12. Is refuse being managed in a suitable manner?
      • The garbage bins were also noted without covers.-Please ensure proper management of waste and provide suitable garbage bin covers.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 06. Are proper protocols being followed in regards to client care?
      • 1. Dirty and torn diapering mats observed in baby's room washroom.-Please clean and replace the indicated diapering mats with ones with smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean surface.2. Sanitizer concentration, bleach solution, was inadequate to properly sanitize surface, measured at 50ppm during the inspection.-Prepare and use 100-200ppm of bleach to properly clean and sanitize facility's surface and equipment. Ensure to monitor its adequacy daily with suitable test strip.This infraction was corrected during the inspection.
    • 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
      • Peeling paint on walls was observed in most classrooms including baby, classrooms 2 and 3.-Please repaint these walls to ensure good repair.
    • 12. Is refuse being managed in a suitable manner?
      • Couple of fruit flies were observed in baby and classroom 3's washrooms during the inspection. The garbage bins were also noted without covers.-Please ensure proper management of waste and provide suitable garbage bin covers.
    • 17. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Critical)?
      • Washroom floor, walls and inside cabinets were observed laden with old and crustily dirt particles. This was noted in baby and classroom 3.-Please deep clean and sanitize the indicated areas to ensure sanitary condition.
    • 20. Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (Non-Critical)?
      • Dirty indoor play equipment were observed in baby's room.-Please clean and sanitize these play equipment to ensure sanitary condition.
    • 22. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Non-Critical)?
      • Ineffective caulking was observed around most of the facility's washroom hand sinks.-Please apply fresh silicon sealant around the indicated areas to prevent water infiltration.
    • 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Non-Critical)?
      • Some children's water bottles were noted without name tags.-Please ensure all children's water bottles are labelled with their names to prevent misuse.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
      • In Classroom 5, disinfectant wipes were present in a cabinet beneath the main sink with no locking mechanism.The operator moved the Lysol wipes to an upper shelf.-Please ensure that the hazardous chemicals like Lysol are kept out of reach of children.
    • 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
      • In Classroom 4, the bleach spray bottle was on the counter beside the diapering station, within reach of children. -Please ensure that the bleach solution is out of reach of the children.
    • 24. Are sleeping supplies and areas sufficient to ensure client safety and comfort (Non-Critical)?
      • In classroom 1, two mattresses were stacked on top of one another with bedding in contact with each other.-Please ensure that the beddings are not touching on another to protect the beddings from getting contaminated.

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