Hester How Daycare Centre, located in Toronto City Hall, is a non-profit workplace daycare dedicated to providing a warm, loving environment that nurtures, educates, and provides guidance to the young children in our care.
While you are at work, our staff offer the continuous warmth and stimulation your child needs, and we are available before and after your working day, or at lunchtime to talk to you.
One tremendous advantage of workplace daycare is that you are close to your child. This means that you can easily visit your child during the day. We welcome your visits at any time. In fact, parents often drop in to take their child out for lunch, or just to have a quick peek.
Make Hester How a part of your extended family
We believe that quality childcare requires parental involvement. That's why getting to know you is just as important to us as developing a relationship with your child.
You may consider standing for office on the Centre's Board of Directors. Our parent-driven Board and its committees are a source of our strength. Board members are active in the development of policy, programs, fundraising and promotional campaigns and of course, in overseeing our financial statements.
All parents are invited to attend Board meetings, which are usually held once a month.
We encourage you to take full advantage of all that the Centre has to offer and we hope that you'll make us part of your extended family.
Hester How Daycare Centre is licensed through the Ministry of Community and Social Services and has a purchase of services agreement with the City of Toronto's Children's Services which makes our care available to families receiving subsidies.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 100% | |
| Dec 2, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 99% | Yes |
| Dec 5, 2013 | Licensing Inspection | 99% | Yes |
| Feb 8, 2013 | Licensing Inspection | 95% | 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 junior/senior kindergarten capacity is based on the use of the Kindergarten Room. |
| The preschool capacity is based on the use of Preschool Room North and Preschool Room South as per the posted capacity of each room with a maximum group size of 24. |
| Within the junior/senior kindergarten capacity, the operator may offer a program for 8 preschool children with a 1:8 staff ratio. |
| The toddler capacity is based on the use of Toddler Room North and South as per the posted capacity of each room with a maximum group size of 10. |
| The operator shall post: the maximum number of children allowed, the licensed capacity for the age group, the maximum group size, the required staffing ratio and the names of staff. This information shall be posted outside of each room in a conspicuous place which is visible to parents and staff. |
| The infant capacity is based on the use of Infant Room North and Infant Room South as per the posted capacity of each room with a maximum group size of 10. |
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 "Hester How Day Care Centre" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant | 0 | 1.5 | 12 |
| Toddler | 1.5 | 2.5 | 20 |
| Preschool | 2.5 | 6 | 24 |
| Kindergarten | 3 yr 8 mo | 5 yr 8 mo | 20 |