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Willowbrae Academy - Daycare

7000 - 250 East Hills Sq SE Calgary AB T2A 7A7 · Child Care Facility

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Inspection summary

Willowbrae Academy - Daycare has been inspected 10 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since October 25, 2023. The most recent inspection, on September 16, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

3 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 5 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 September 10, 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 5 separate inspections, most recently on September 16, 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 17, 2024. 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 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 10, 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.

10 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. Preschool 1: The wall by the windows is in disrepair. Please repair.2. Preschool 2: The wall beneath the window ledge is in disrepair. Please repair.3. Preschool 4: The wall by the window is in disrepair. Please repair.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
      • Preschool 4 and Toddler 5: Pushpins are being used on the walls without being secured with tape. Please remove them or ensure they are properly secured with tape.
    • 06. Are proper protocols being followed in regards to client care?
      • Toddler 4: The diapering mat was not secured to the counter, and there was no additional barrier in place to prevent a child from falling or rolling off. Violation corrected during the inspection.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. Preschool 1, Preschool 2, Preschool 3, and Preschool 4: The edges of the sleeping mats are in disrepair. Please repair or replace them.2. Preschool 1: The wall by the windows is in disrepair. Please repair.3. Preschool 2: The wall beneath the window ledge is in disrepair. Please repair.4. Preschool 4: The wall by the window is in disrepair. Please repair.
    • 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this child care facility (Non-Critical)?
      • Toddler 2: The garbage bin does not have a foot pedal, and the lid must be opened by hand. Please replace it with a garbage bin equipped with a foot pedal.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 17. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Critical)?
      • 1) Wooden toys throughout the facility have been worn off, had paint coming off or had cracks and were rough to touch.- Repair or replace the wooden toys.2) The toy bins throughout the facility have had dust and debris build up. -Clean and disinfect the toy bins.3) The grey cabinet in the pre-school 2 room had paint chipping off. - Repaint the cabinet such that it is smooth, non-absorbent to moisture and easily cleanable.
    • 17. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Critical)?
      • The diapering mats in infant room1, infant room 4, toddler room 2, have rips and therefore are not easily cleanable and absorbent to moisture anymore.- The operator replaced the diapering pads with new pads.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • 1)The plywood on the ledge of handwashing sink in the preschool 2 room is coming off, exposing the wood underneath and there is not easily cleanable and is absorbent to moisture. - Repair/ reseal the plywood. 2) The ledge near the handwashing sink in the preschool 2 room is separating from the wall.- Repair the ledge.3) The paint on the back wall in the pre-school 2 room is chipping. - Repaint the wall.
    • 19. Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (Critical)?
      • The kitchen set, black and decker toy, and little people toy in the pre-school 2 room had dust and debris accumulated. - Clean the aforementioned toys.
  5. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
      • Walls in facility are chipping, dented and peeling. Refinish and repaint walls. *Plans in place to have facility repainted and refinished*Outstanding violation since 2023-02-14.
  8. Monitoring Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 03. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Critical)?
      • Unlabeled sanitizer bottles were observed in almost all classrooms.-Please properly label all chemical bottles/containers to prevent against misuse.
    • 04. Are clients at this facility being protected from hazards (Non-Critical)?
      • Some sensory material containers/bottles in classrooms can be opened. The lids of these containers or bottles should be glued so that children do not have access to the content or liquid within.-Please ensure the lids of indicated containers are securely glued so that children do not have access to hazardous materials.
    • 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
      • Walls in facility are chipping, dented and peeling. Refinish and repaint walls. *Plans in place to have facility repainted and refinished*Outstanding violation since 2023-02-14.
    • 10. Is a properly supplied first aid kit provided and readily available?
      • First aid kit missing tweezers.-Please restock the first aid kits with all required supplies.
    • 15. Is laundry being properly handled in a suitable manner?
      • Used cleaning cloths were observed left on classroom surfaces.-Please remove and store cleaning cloths in a designated container immediately after use to prevent reuse and cross contamination of surfaces/equipment.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • Dirty floor/area observed beside the sink in toddler 4 room.-Please clean the indicated area and ensure it is maintained in sanitary condition at all times.
    • 20. Are indoor play areas and equipment sufficient and being properly maintained to ensure client safety (Non-Critical)?
      • Dirty play equipment/toys were observed in infant 2 room.-Please clean and sanitize the indicated toys, and ensure they are in sanitary condition at all times.
    • 22. Is the plumbing system adequate and being properly maintained (Non-Critical)?
      • The faucets in preschool 3 washroom were wobbly and laden with layer of dirt around the sink and faucets.-Please fix the damaged faucets. Also, clean and maintain in sanitary condition: washroom faucets, hand washing sinks, and all high touch surfaces.
  9. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
      • Walls in facility are chipping, dented and peeling. Refinish and repaint walls. *Plans in place to have facility repainted and refinished*Outstanding violation since 2023-02-14.
  10. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 06. Are proper protocols being followed in regards to client care?
      • Clutter was observed on and around the diapering mat in one of the infant rooms.Please remove all unnecessary materials around the diapering area to ensure the diaper mat and its surrounding area are properly cleaned and sanitized after each diapering procedure.
    • 08. Is this facility properly constructed (Non-Critical)?
      • Walls in facility are chipping, dented and peeling. Refinish and repaint walls. *Plans in place to have facility repainted and refinished*Outstanding violation since 2023-02-14.
    • 18. Is the facility and equipment being maintained in a suitable manner (Non-Critical)?
      • Dirty toy containers were observed in some of the facility's classrooms.-Please clean and sanitize toy's containers regularly to ensure sanitary condition.

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