Located in Markham, First Academy Child Care provides children with a caring environment, emphasizing early development and promoting physical health.
We offer you peace of mind, knowing that your child is in good hands:
All teachers are certified Early Childhood Educators
All staff members have up-to-date criminal background checks, First Aid and CPR certification
All staff who handle food have obtained the necessary food handling certificates
The majority of the children we care for are toddlers (16 months to 36 months) and pre-schoolers (from 36 months to 48 months), but we are well-equipped to care for children up to 12 years old. We pride ourselves on being a family-friendly environment, and invite parents to come in for our various holiday celebrations and get-togethers.
Our Philosophy
At First Academy Child Care our primary goal is to provide high quality service to children and their parents. We believe that our warm, secure and joyful atmosphere promotes positive emotions, self-esteem, confidence and independence that children will need to continue on in school. Our competent staff offers a learning environment that supports children’s cognitive, social, emotional, language, and physical development. We believe that each child has his/her own unique talents and magnificent potentials. Our trained educators also offer opportunities to learn and play in child-directed activities by using materials and tasks that encourage exploring, curiosity, and problem-solving skills.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 98% | Yes |
| May 28, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 91% | No |
| May 13, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 90% | Yes |
| Feb 11, 2013 | 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. The licensee shall ensure that the total licensed capacity is not exceeded at any time. |
| Upon completion, the operator shall submit the results of the annual playground inspection report together with an action plan to address any identified issues |
| The operator to ensure the exact arrival and departure time of each enrolled child is recorded on the attendance records. |
| Room 1 - 15 children,18 months of age and over up to and including 30 months of age |
| Room 2 - 22 children, 68 months of age or over as of August 31 of the year and up to and including 12 years of age |
| Room 3 - 15 children, 18 months of age and over up to and including 30 months of age |
| Room 4 - 16 children, more than 30 months of age up to and including 5 years of age |
| Room 5 - 20 children, 44 months of age or over up to and including 67 months of age as of August 31 of the year |
| Room 6 - 16 children, more than 30 months of age up to and including 5 years of age |
Director's Approval
| Ministry Director’s Approval is granted for mixed age grouping pursuant to ss. 8(2) and (3) of Ontario Regulation 137/15. |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "First Academy" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toddler | 1.5 | 2.5 | 30 |
| Preschool | 2.5 | 6 | 32 |
| Kindergarten | 3 yr 8 mo | 5 yr 8 mo | 20 |
| Primary/Junior School Age | 5 yr 8 mo | 13 | 22 |