To provide for our community, a child care centre that provides quality, flexible care for children which meets or exceeds the Ministry of Child and Youth Services guidelines. To provide a child care centre that fosters growth and development of children 0 to 12 years. To offer a program that is child centred and dedicated to contributing to our community.
Philosophy
We believe
- Children develop best in a loving and secure environment
- Children need positive and encouraging responses to build self esteem
- In developing the whole child (i.e. social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth) through the benefits of developmentally appropriate activities
- In our community the children are guided throughout the day by qualified staff that encourages independence, self-discipline, self-control, cooperation and creativity through a variety of activities that allow for the children’s total growth and development.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 90% | Yes |
| Aug 21, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 0% | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 97% | Yes |
| Oct 8, 2013 | Licensing Inspection | 92% | Yes |
| Apr 17, 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. The licensee shall ensure that the total licensed capacity is not exceeded at any time. |
| The licensee must ensure that there are sufficient regular bathroom routines included in the preschooler's and junior/senior kindergarten programs. The licensee must also ensure that children are accompanied by staff at all times during those bathroom routines. |
| Older children can be included in the next younger age group (except in the infant group). However, the operator must ensure that the ratio of the younger age group is followed at all times and the program and activities must be age appropriate. |
| This program operates as an extended hours program (24 hours). |
| Room 2 is licensed for use by a group of 10 infant children. |
| Room 3 is licensed for use by a group of 15 toddler children. |
| Room 14 is licensed for use by a group of 15 toddler children. |
| Room 11 is licensed for use by a group of 24 preschool children. |
| Room 13 is licensed for use by a group of 24 preschool children. |
| Room 4 is licensed for use by a group of 15 toddler children. |
| Room 19 is licensed for use by a group of 20 kindergarten children. |
| Room 17 is licensed for use by a group of 30 children. |
| Room 20 is licensed for use by a group of 30 children. |
| The licensee shall notify the Ministry when all the children under the age of 18 months in Toddler Room 1 have aged up and the room is now back to a toddler group size of 15 chidlren and ratio of 1 to 5. |
| The licensee shall ensure that the infant/toddler yard is used by rotation between the two groups. |
| The licensee shall ensure that an area to separate children that are walking and the children that are non-walking is in place when the yard is used by children from the infant group. |
| The licensee shall ensure that the preschool/kindergarten yard is used by rotation between the two groups. |
Director's Approval
| Director approval is granted for the infant/toddler yard to be used by rotation between the two groups. |
| Director approval is granted for the preschool/kindergarten yard to be used by rotation between the two groups. |
| Director's approval for children aged 44 to 67 month to rest on sheet covered mats. |
| Director approval is granted to allow mixed age grouping pursuant to ss.8(2) and (3) of O.Reg. 137/15. |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "Heart of the Family Childcare Centre" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant | 0 | 1.5 | 10 |
| Toddler | 1.5 | 2.5 | 45 |
| Preschool | 2.5 | 6 | 48 |
| Kindergarten | 3 yr 8 mo | 5 yr 8 mo | 20 |
| Primary/Junior School Age | 5 yr 8 mo | 13 | 60 |