DOLPHINS AND DINOSAURS CHILDCARE CENTRE
COCHRANE, AB·Facility-Based Program — Day Care, Out of School CareLicensed
Contact information
AddressBAY 9-12, 205 - 1 STREET EAST, COCHRANE, AB, T4C1X6
Phone4039811181
Operating details
Capacity84
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/26/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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BAY 9-12, 205 - 1 STREET EAST, COCHRANE, AB, T4C1X6, COCHRANE, AB T4C1X6
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/26/2025
- High3
- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 255/26/2025
25(1)(a)(ii) - Core requirements - Each staff/volunteer provides a current criminal record check to licence holder every 3 years
25(1)(a)(ii) - Core requirements - Each staff/volunteer provides a current criminal record check to licence holder every 3 years Identified during: INSPECTION. Enforcement: ORDER TO REMEDY. Source: Government of Alberta child care open data (open.alberta.ca).
Corrected 6/18/2025 - High risk5/26/2025
DC - 27(1)(a) - Ratios and maximum group size - Minimum primary staff member to child ratio
DC - 27(1)(a) - Ratios and maximum group size - Minimum primary staff member to child ratio Identified during: INSPECTION. Enforcement: ORDER TO REMEDY. Source: Government of Alberta child care open data (open.alberta.ca).
Corrected 6/3/2025 - Medium risk5/26/2025
DC - 18(1)(a) - Net floor area - For day care, provide a minimum of 3 square metres per child
DC - 18(1)(a) - Net floor area - For day care, provide a minimum of 3 square metres per child Identified during: INSPECTION. Enforcement: ORDER TO REMEDY. Source: Government of Alberta child care open data (open.alberta.ca).
Corrected 6/3/2025 - High riskStandard 235/26/2025
23(1)(a) - Administration records - Particulars of daily attendance of each child including arrival and departure
23(1)(a) - Administration records - Particulars of daily attendance of each child including arrival and departure Identified during: INSPECTION. Enforcement: ORDER TO REMEDY. Source: Government of Alberta child care open data (open.alberta.ca).
Corrected 6/3/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(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: COCHRANE
- Capacity: 84
- Type: Facility-Based Program — Day Care, Out of School Care
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