EXPLORE & DISCOVER CHILD CARE CENTER
HINTON, AB·Facility-Based Program — Day Care, Out of School CareLicensed
Contact information
Address143 ERITH DRIVE, HINTON, AB, T7V1P4
Phone7808170329
Operating details
Capacity100
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/29/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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143 ERITH DRIVE, HINTON, AB, T7V1P4, HINTON, AB T7V1P4
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/29/2025
- High4
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 2810/29/2025
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: INCIDENT REPORT. Enforcement: ORDER TO REMEDY. Source: Government of Alberta child care open data (open.alberta.ca).
Corrected 11/18/2025 - Medium riskStandard 2010/29/2025
20(a)(ii) - Furnishings and equipment - Indoor and outdoor furnishings developmentally appropriate
20(a)(ii) - Furnishings and equipment - Indoor and outdoor furnishings developmentally appropriate Identified during: INCIDENT REPORT. Enforcement: ORDER TO REMEDY. Source: Government of Alberta child care open data (open.alberta.ca).
Corrected 11/18/2025 - Medium risk10/29/2025
OSC - 30.1(a) - Staff qualifications - One in every four of the primary staff certified at minimum as a Level 2 ECE
OSC - 30.1(a) - Staff qualifications - One in every four of the primary staff certified at minimum as a Level 2 ECE Identified during: INCIDENT REPORT. Enforcement: ORDER TO REMEDY. Source: Government of Alberta child care open data (open.alberta.ca).
Corrected 11/18/2025 - High riskStandard 39/3/2025
3(2)(c) - Child guidance - Use of physical restraint, confinement or isolation
3(2)(c) - Child guidance - Use of physical restraint, confinement or isolation Identified during: COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION. Enforcement: ORDER TO REMEDY. Source: Government of Alberta child care open data (open.alberta.ca).
Corrected 9/9/2025 - High riskStandard 33/18/2025
3(1)(b) - Child guidance - Reasonable in the circumstances
3(1)(b) - Child guidance - Reasonable in the circumstances Identified during: FOLLOW UP TO ENFORCEMENT ACTION. Enforcement: ORDER TO REMEDY. Source: Government of Alberta child care open data (open.alberta.ca).
Corrected 4/23/2025 - High riskStandard 33/18/2025
3(2)(c) - Child guidance - Use of physical restraint, confinement or isolation
3(2)(c) - Child guidance - Use of physical restraint, confinement or isolation Identified during: FOLLOW UP TO ENFORCEMENT ACTION. Enforcement: ORDER TO REMEDY. Source: Government of Alberta child care open data (open.alberta.ca).
Corrected 4/23/2025
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.
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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
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About this daycare
- Location: HINTON
- Capacity: 100
- Type: Facility-Based Program — Day Care, Out of School Care
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