Dearham Wood Daycare is a not-for profit, school-based childcare centre serving the Guildwood Community and surrounding areas. We provide a wide range of full- and part-time programs.
We work together to create a warm, caring and safe atmosphere, facilitating the growth and development of every child through encouragement, stimulation and diversified imaginative programming experiences. Our centre is governed by a democratic sharing process and family, staff, and community involvement is vital.
Our goal is to provide an enriched program in a safe and comfortable environment, giving each individual child the opportunity to grow emotionally, socially, intellectually, creatively, and physically.
All full time staff are experienced Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECE) qualified to provide age-appropriate programming from nursery through age 12. Dearham Wood Daycare programming is designed to follow the ELECT format and is based on following the cues and interests of the children.
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 25, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 95% | Yes |
| Nov 5, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 97% | Yes |
| Sep 20, 2013 | Licensing Inspection | 98% | Yes |
| Sep 21, 2012 | Licensing Inspection | 98% | 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. |
| Guidelines and sample menus for preparing bag lunches that meet Canada's Food Guide, as well as procedure 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 information shall be included in the centre's handbook. The centre shall ensure back up procedures are in place in case a bag lunch is forgotten. |
| The safety surfacing is to be monitored, tilled and redistributed when necessary to ensure it provides adequate safety coverage and to achieve slide exit height requirements. |
| The Poplar Road school playground structure is to be used by children 5 to 12 years of age only. |
| The operator shall continue to monitor the exit section of the tube slide for the development of cracks as a result of long term exposure to ultraviolet light. |
| The public school fixed structure is not to be used until a certified playground inspector's written verification of CSA compliance regarding the structure and the safety surfacing underneath is submitted to the ministry. |
Director's Approval
| Approval is granted for mixed age grouping pursuant to s.55(2). |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "Dearham Wood Day Care" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool | 2.5 | 6 | 24 |
| Primary/Junior School Age | 5 yr 8 mo | 13 | 30 |