Cold Lake daycare put on probation, sees capacity reduced due to non-compliance

Happy House Daycare in Cold Lake in July 2024. (Google Street View)

A Cold Lake daycare has been put on probation for the second time in as many years.

Happy House Daycare at 5104 56 St. is on a probationary licence until July 30 due to non-compliance with provincial standards, Alberta’s education and childcare ministry announced Friday.

One of the issues was adequate supervision. As such, a safety plan has been enacted to ensure all of the children are adequately supervised.

If the daycare fails to become compliant by July 30, its licence will not be reinstated.

Additionally, the daycare has seen its program capacity cut by 98 spaces for up to six months, starting May 7.

It must review its supervision policies, ensure staff are properly trained, and “demonstrate improvement” before it gets the program capacity back, the government said.

When the spaces are returned, they will be brought back online in a phased approach.

Happy House Daycare has 30 days to file an appeal.

It was issued a probationary licence in 2025, again for non-compliance with provincial standards. The probationary licence expired in February.

Families can get information about alternative care options or report a concern to the Childcare Connect helpline at 1-844-644-5165.