THE PLAY HOUSE
VERMILION, AB·Facility-Based Program — Day CareLicensed
Contact information
Address200 LAKELAND MALL 4420 RAILWAY AVE, VERMILION, AB, T9X1G1
Phone7805499563
Operating details
Capacity20
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/8/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High5
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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200 LAKELAND MALL 4420 RAILWAY AVE, VERMILION, AB, T9X1G1, VERMILION, AB T9X1G1
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: 10/8/2025
- High3
- Medium-High5
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 1010/8/2025
10(3)(b)(ii) - Medication - Medication needed by a particular child stored in a way agreed on by licence holder and parents
10(3)(b)(ii) - Medication - Medication needed by a particular child stored in a way agreed on by licence holder and parents Identified during: INSPECTION. Enforcement: NOTICE OF NON-COMPLIANCE. Source: Government of Alberta child care open data (open.alberta.ca).
Corrected 10/8/2025 - Medium riskStandard 1510/8/2025
15(c) - Manner of feeding - No beverages provided to children during rest periods
15(c) - Manner of feeding - No beverages provided to children during rest periods Identified during: INSPECTION. Enforcement: NOTICE OF NON-COMPLIANCE. Source: Government of Alberta child care open data (open.alberta.ca).
Corrected 10/8/2025 - Medium riskStandard 66/27/2025
6(1)(a) - Comply with program plan in accordance with Section 2(a)& 5(b)
6(1)(a) - Comply with program plan in accordance with Section 2(a)& 5(b) Identified during: FOLLOW UP TO ENFORCEMENT ACTION. Enforcement: ORDER TO REMEDY. Source: Government of Alberta child care open data (open.alberta.ca).
Corrected 7/21/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 1.16/19/2025
1.1 - (a) the safety, security, well-being and development of the child is to be supported and preserved
1.1 - (a) the safety, security, well-being and development of the child is to be supported and preserved Identified during: CRITICAL INCIDENT REPORT. Enforcement: ORDER TO REMEDY. Source: Government of Alberta child care open data (open.alberta.ca).
Corrected 7/3/2025 - High risk6/19/2025
DC - 28(1)(a) - Minimum staffing and general supervision - Seven or more children present two staff on duty, one is a primary staff member
DC - 28(1)(a) - Minimum staffing and general supervision - Seven or more children present two staff on duty, one is a primary staff member Identified during: CRITICAL INCIDENT REPORT. Enforcement: ORDER TO REMEDY. Source: Government of Alberta child care open data (open.alberta.ca).
Corrected 7/3/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 256/19/2025
25(1)(b) - Core requirements - One in every 2 primary staff has first aid certificate
25(1)(b) - Core requirements - One in every 2 primary staff has first aid certificate Identified during: CRITICAL INCIDENT REPORT. Enforcement: ORDER TO REMEDY. Source: Government of Alberta child care open data (open.alberta.ca).
Corrected 7/2/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 104/14/2025
10(3)(a) - Medication - All medication stored in locked container inaccessible to children
10(3)(a) - Medication - All medication stored in locked container inaccessible to children Identified during: INSPECTION. Enforcement: NOTICE OF NON-COMPLIANCE. Source: Government of Alberta child care open data (open.alberta.ca).
Corrected 4/14/2025 - Medium riskStandard 63/20/2025
6(a) - Notice of changes - Comply with program plan in accordance with Section 2(a)& 5(b)
6(a) - Notice of changes - Comply with program plan in accordance with Section 2(a)& 5(b) Identified during: COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION. Enforcement: ORDER TO REMEDY. Source: Government of Alberta child care open data (open.alberta.ca).
Corrected 6/27/2025 - High riskStandard 253/20/2025
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: COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION. Enforcement: ORDER TO REMEDY. Source: Government of Alberta child care open data (open.alberta.ca).
Corrected 4/17/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 223/20/2025
22(1)(f) - Children's records - Particular's of health care including written consent of parent
22(1)(f) - Children's records - Particular's of health care including written consent of parent Identified during: COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION. Enforcement: ORDER TO REMEDY. Source: Government of Alberta child care open data (open.alberta.ca).
Corrected 4/22/2025 - High riskStandard 233/20/2025
23(1)(d) - Administration records - Verification of current criminal record check for staff members and volunteer with unsupervised access
23(1)(d) - Administration records - Verification of current criminal record check for staff members and volunteer with unsupervised access Identified during: COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION. Enforcement: ORDER TO REMEDY. Source: Government of Alberta child care open data (open.alberta.ca).
Corrected 4/17/2025
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
Not available
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About this daycare
- Location: VERMILION
- Capacity: 20
- Type: Facility-Based Program — Day Care
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