At Mini-Skool we are dedicated to creating a place of Laughter, Love and Learning for children of ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. We serve families with a broad range of child care and educational programs for children, including infant and toddler daycare, preschool, half-day Nursery school, full day Kindergarten, as well as before and after school programs and our Summer Club full-day summer daycare.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 95% | Yes |
| Oct 30, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 89% | Yes |
| Nov 8, 2013 | Licensing Inspection | 89% | Yes |
| Aug 22, 2012 | Licensing Inspection | 100% |
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. |
| Room 130 – 20 children, 44 months of age or over and up to and including 67 months of age as of August 31 of the year |
| Room 131 - 21 children, 68 months of age or over as of August 31 of the year and up to and including 12 years of age |
| Room 132- 20 children, 68 months of age or over as of August 31 of the year and up to and including 12 years of age OR 20 children, 44 months of age or over and up to and including 67 months of age as of August 31 of the year |
| 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 |
| Room 117, 118 and 119 are licensed for 26 JK/SK children, once the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect August 31, 2015. |
Director's Approval
| As of August 31, 2015, Director's Approval is granted for mixed age grouping pursuant to ss. 8(2) and (3) of Ontario Regulation 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 "Charles Howitt Public School" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 yr 8 mo | 5 yr 8 mo | 98 |
| Primary/Junior School Age | 5 yr 8 mo | 13 | 41 |