Choosing the right child care centre can be one of the hardest decisions parents and guardians have to make. You want a child care provider with the experience to keep your child safe and happy. You want your child to learn and grow in a stimulating and fun environment. Most of all, you want your child to get the attention and love he or she needs to develop self-esteem and self-confidence.
For over 40 years, the YMCA of Greater Toronto has provided quality licensed child care programs with exceptionally high standards of care and education meeting or exceeding Provincial and Municipal licensing requirements. . Today we are the largest not for profit provider of Licensed Child Care in Canada with programs for children from infancy to 12 years throughout the GTA. All of our centres open early and close late to fit the schedule of parents and families.
We currently operate:
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 97% | Yes |
| Nov 5, 2013 | Licensing Inspection | 99% | Yes |
| Apr 26, 2012 | Licensing Inspection | 99% | 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. |
| Room 105 is licensed for a group of 29 children, 68 months of age or over as of August 31 of the year and up to and including 12 years of age, until August 31, 2015 when the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect. Once the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect, Room 105 is licensed for a group of 30 primary/junior school age children. |
| Room 115 – 24 more than 30 months of age up to and including 5 years of age |
| Room 114 – 24 more than 30 months of age up to and including 5 years of age |
| Room 113 is licensed for a group 20 children, 44 months of age or over and up to and including 67 months of age as of August 31 of the year, until August 31, 2015 when the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect. Once the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect, Room 113 is licensed for a group of 26 kindergarten children. |
| Alternative: Gym - 30 children |
| Operator shall keep a plan of action regarding how the center will acheive the necessary playground equipment needed. This documentation shall be kept on site and available to the Ministry. |
| 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 111 is licensed for a group 20 children, 44 months of age or over and up to and including 67 months of age as of August 31 of the year, until August 31, 2015 when the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect. Once the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect, Room 111 is licensed for a group of 26 kindergarten children. |
| Room 103 is licensed for a group of 29 children, 68 months of age or over as of August 31 of the year and up to and including 12 years of age, until August 31, 2015 when the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect. Once the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect, Room 103 is licensed for a group of 30 primary/junior school age children. |
| Room 110 is licensed for a group of 29 children, 68 months of age or over as of August 31 of the year and up to and including 12 years of age, until August 31, 2015 when the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect. Once the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect, Room 110 is licensed for a group of 30 primary/junior school age children. |
| Room 104 is licensed for a group of 29 children, 68 months of age or over as of August 31 of the year and up to and including 12 years of age, until August 31, 2015 when the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect. Once the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect, Room 104 is licensed for a group of 30 primary/junior school age children. |
Director's Approval
| Ministry Director approval is granted to permit bag lunches for school aged children on non school days. |
| Ministry Director approval is granted to allow mixed age grouping pursuant to s.55(2). |
| 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 |
| Once the child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect, director approval is granted for the use of a room or area with 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 as set out in the shared space confirmation. |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "Dr. Roberta Bondar YMCA Child Care" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool | 2.5 | 6 | 48 |
| Kindergarten | 3 yr 8 mo | 5 yr 8 mo | 52 |
| Primary/Junior School Age | 5 yr 8 mo | 13 | 120 |