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Walden Child Care

185 Walcrest Way SE Calgary AB T2X 4S5 · Child Care Facility

14 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. The baseboards are missing in the kinder 8 room, rec room, and bathroom.2. Door trims are missing at the entrance of the bathroom located in kinder 8 room.3. Flooring and drywall are missing in the hallway, maintenance room, and laundry room.The hallway will be closed off to parents and children. A reinspection will be scheduled for Friday, July 17th to confirm the remaining repairs are completed.
  2. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 21. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Critical)?
      • 1. A sewage back-up was observed in the basement hallway and in the bathroom of the Kinder 8 classroom, creating a significant risk of contamination and potential health hazard.Close the impacted classroom (Kinder 8) until proper restoration is completed. Provide documentation to AHS.
    • 31. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Critical)?
      • 1. Alberta Health Services was not notified of a recurring sewage back-up in the facility. During this time, the facility held an event and served prepackaged foods and drinks.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 21. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Critical)?
      • 1. A sewage back-up was observed in the basement hallway and in the bathroom of the Kinder 8 classroom, creating a significant risk of contamination and potential health hazard.Close the impacted classroom (Kinder 8) until proper restoration is completed. Provide documentation to AHS.
    • 31. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Critical)?
      • 1. Alberta Health Services was not notified of a recurring sewage back-up in the facility. During this time, the facility held an event and served prepackaged foods and drinks.
  4. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 21. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Critical)?
      • 1. A sewage back-up was observed in the basement hallway and in the bathroom of the Kinder 8 classroom, creating a significant risk of contamination and potential health hazard.Close the impacted classroom (Kinder 8) until proper restoration is completed. Provide documentation to AHS.
    • 31. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Critical)?
      • 1. Alberta Health Services was not notified of a recurring sewage back-up in the facility. During this time, the facility held an event and served prepackaged foods and drinks.
  5. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. A hole was observed in one of the bathrooms due to a missing wall-protection cover.Repair the wall and install an appropriate cover to ensure the surface is intact, cleanable, and maintained in good condition.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. The hook for the childproof lock on the cabinet in Room 3 was broken and not securing the door in the closed position.Repair or replace the childproof lock to ensure the cabinet can be properly secured.
  8. Demand Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
      • 1. Push pins were observed on the bulletin board in Room 2. Push pins present a choking hazard and must not be used in rooms with children aged 3 years and under.Remove all push pins from this area and replace them with a safer securing method (e.g., tape).
    • 04. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-Critical)?
      • 1.Tempera paint labeled “5+” was observed in Room 4. The product was removed during the inspection.Ensure all craft materials are checked for age - appropriate labeling prior to use in rooms with younger children.2. String lights were observed draped over a cardboard puppet stage in one of the classrooms. This presents a potential tripping and entanglement hazard.Consider replacing these with battery- operated string lights to eliminate the need for plugging into an outlet and to prevent cords from dangling.
    • 05. Are communicable diseases at this facility being properly managed?
      • 1. A cardboard play structure was observed in Room 5, which is currently under outbreak status. Cardboard is a porous material and cannot be effectively cleaned and disinfected between children.Remove the cardboard structure, along with any other porous or difficult-to-clean toys, until the outbreak has been declared over.
    • 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. A hole was observed in one of the bathrooms due to a missing wall-protection cover.Repair the wall and install an appropriate cover to ensure the surface is intact, cleanable, and maintained in good condition.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. The hook for the childproof lock on the cabinet in Room 3 was broken and not securing the door in the closed position.Repair or replace the childproof lock to ensure the cabinet can be properly secured.
    • 25. Are there adequate storage areas sufficient for the operation of the facility?
      • 1. Toys were stored inside the bathroom stall located in the shared washroom between Rooms 4 and 5. Toys must be stored in a clean, sanitary location to prevent contamination.
  9. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 24. Are sleeping supplies and areas sufficient to ensure client safety and comfort (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. Room 1: A few of the crib mattresses were torn in the corners which would make it difficult to disinfect effectively.Please replace the crib mattresses.
    • 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. Room 5: There were plastic toy trays that were cracked and in disrepair. This could be a potential hazard to children.The items were removed during the inspection.
  11. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions