SHINING STARS DAYCARE AND OSC
PONOKA, AB·Facility-Based Program — Day Care, Out of School CareLicensed
Contact information
Address6-4800 HWY 2A, PONOKA, AB, T4J1K2
Phone4037831877
Operating details
Capacity85
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/9/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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6-4800 HWY 2A, PONOKA, AB, T4J1K2, PONOKA, AB T4J1K2
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/9/2025
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- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- Medium-Low riskStandard 97/9/2025
9(1)(b) - Duty to post - Report
9(1)(b) - Duty to post - Report Identified during: INSPECTION. Enforcement: NOTICE OF NON-COMPLIANCE. Source: Government of Alberta child care open data (open.alberta.ca).
Corrected 7/9/2025 - High riskStandard 285/20/2025
28(1)(d) - Minimum staffing and general supervision - Children at all times supervised
28(1)(d) - Minimum staffing and general supervision - Children at all times supervised Identified during: COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION. Enforcement: ORDER TO REMEDY. Source: Government of Alberta child care open data (open.alberta.ca).
Corrected 5/22/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
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About this daycare
- Location: PONOKA
- Capacity: 85
- Type: Facility-Based Program — Day Care, Out of School Care
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