LEF has been serving the former city of York in northwest Toronto for more than 30 years. Since 1978, we have developed from a youth theatre project into one of the leading community economic development organizations in Toronto, with 300 employees serving more than 10,000 people every year.
We pride ourselves in our range of programming, driven by the needs of our community. We offer employment services, skills training, language training, childcare services and supports for children and families, newcomer services, youth programs and community enterprises programs.
We invite you to connect with us and join our unique community. Become a member, be part of our programs, volunteer with us and support the work we do in the community.
At LEF, you are always welcome.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 96% | Yes |
| Jun 3, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 98% | Yes |
| Apr 25, 2013 | Licensing Inspection | 96% | 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. |
| With parents' signed written permission, older infants may sleep on cots. Constant visual supervision of the sleeproom must be maintained at all times. |
| The operator shall monitor the recording of daily/weekly flushing for lead to ensure it has been completed. The operator's record of the monitoring shall be available for review by ministry staff at all times. |
| The operator shall monitor to confirm that the all playground inspections have been conducted at least daily, monthly seasonally and annually and that the operator's record of monitoring is available to ministry staff for review at all times. |
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 "LEF - Donald C. MacDonald Child Care Centre" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant | 0 | 1.5 | 20 |
| Toddler | 1.5 | 2.5 | 30 |
| Preschool | 2.5 | 6 | 16 |