Licence Status
Regular with Conditions
Legal Status
N/A
Inspection Summary
| Visit Date | Purpose of Visit | Compliance Level on Date of Inspection | Resolved Before Licence Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 94% | Yes |
| Aug 23, 2013 | Licensing Inspection | 97% | Yes |
| Oct 2, 2012 | Licensing Inspection | 93% | Yes |
Areas of Non Compliance
Terms and Conditions
| The licensee shall ensure that the Licensing Inspection Summary is posted in a conspicuous place in the child care centre at or near an entrance commonly used by parents. The licensee shall ensure that the completed Licensing Checklist and the Summary of Licensing Requirements and Recommendations sheets are readily available for parents. |
| The SK licensed capacity is based on the use of Room K3 and the alternate space of Room 16 and 17. |
| The JK/SK licensed capacity is based on the use of Room K2 and the alternate space of room 17 and Portable 3. |
| The operator must ensure that there are enough bathroom routines included in the daily program for the preschool and the kindergarten children. The operator will also ensure that the children are accompanied at all times during those visits. |
| The kindergarten and school age program are licensed to operate before and after school and full-day on PA days and school holidays. |
| Guidelines and sample menus for preparing bag lunches/snacks which meet Canada's Food Guide, as well as procedures for refrigeration or the use of ice packs with bag lunches, shall be provided to each parent and posted at the centre. The operator shall review this information with parents at the time of enrolment and the information shall be included in the centre's parent handbook. The centre shall ensure back-up procedures are in place if a bag lunch/snack is forgotten. |
| The school age licensed capacity is based on the use of Rooms 7,8, 19 and 26 and the alternate space of Rooms 14, 17 and Portable 2 and 3. |
| No child shall use the school playground structures until the operator receives a third party certified playground safety inspector's written verification that surfacing and permanent play structure meet CSA standards. The inspector's written confirmation of CSA compliance must be submitted to the ministry prior to the use of the permanent school play structures. |
| The operator shall submitt a copy of the monthly fire drill record to the ministry for the period of January, 2015 to May, 2015 inclusive within 10 business days of conducting the fire drill. |
| The operator shall submit written confirmation of Fire Code approval as per the email confirmation of compliance provided to the ministry on June 15, 2015. Confirmation must be received by August 31, 2015. |
| Until August 31, 2015, the operator is licensed to provide care for 20 JK/SK and 24 SK children and must meet the staff: child ratios and respect the maximum group sizes identified in Schedule 3 of Ontario Regulation 262. As of August 31, 2015, the operator is licensed to provide care for 52 Kindergarten children and must meet the staff: child ratios and respect the maximum group sizes identified in Schedule 1 of Ontario Regulation 137/15. |
| Until August 31, 2015, the operator is licensed to provide care for 68 school age children and must meet the staff: child ratios and respect the maximum group sizes identified in Schedule 3 of Ontario Regulation 262. As of August 31, 2015, the operator is licensed to provide care for 60 junior/primary school age children and 20 junior school age children and must meet the staff: child ratios and respect the maximum group sizes identified in Schedule 1 of Ontario Regulation 137/15. |
| As of August 31, 2015, all rooms as set out in the shared space confirmation are approved for use by the child care program, based on licensed capacity, provided that the room or area is used by the school for children who are the same age as the age category of the licensed age group. The operator is required to keep on file at the premises an up-to-date shared space confirmation. This confirmation must include the primary use of the room during the school day and must be made available to Ministry of Education staff upon request |
Director's Approval
| Director's approval for a mixed age group for children aged more than 30 months and up to and including 5 years of age. Therefore 20% of 16 children, maximum 3 children, may be from the younger age group. |
| Director's approval for a mixed age group for children aged 18 to 30 months. Therefore 20% of 15 children, maximum 3 children, may be from the younger age group but must be walking and be developmentally able to follow the toddler program and schedule. |
| Director's approval for junior and senior kindergarten children as well as school age children to bring bagged lunches and or snacks. |
| Director's approval for a mixed age group of children. Therefore, 20% of 24 children (56-67 months) maximum of 4 children may be from the younger age group. |
| Director's approval for the use of sheet covered mats for resting for the JK/SK group. |
| Director's approval for a mixed age group for children aged 44 to 67 months. Therefore 20% of 20 children, maximum 4 children, may be from the younger age group. |
| Director's approval for a mixed age group for children aged 68 months to 12 years. Therefore 20% of 30 children, maximum 6 children, may be from the younger age group. |
| As of August 31, 2015 Director approval is granted to allow mixed age grouping pursuant to ss.8(2) and (3) of O.Reg. 137/15. |
| As of August 31, 2015, director approval is granted for the use of specified rooms/areas that may have less than 2.58 square metres of unobstructed floor space for each child in a licensed kindergarten, primary/junior school age and/or junior school age group, based on the licensed capacity, provided that the same room or area is used by the school for children who are the same age as the age category of the licensed age group. |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "Cambridge Circle of Friends Child Care Center" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toddler | 1.5 | 2.5 | 15 |
| Preschool | 2.5 | 6 | 16 |
| Kindergarten | 3 yr 8 mo | 5 yr 8 mo | 52 |
| Primary/Junior School Age | 5 yr 8 mo | 13 | 80 |