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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 96% | Yes |
| Nov 4, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 95% | Yes |
| May 17, 2013 | Licensing Inspection | 96% | Yes |
| Jul 11, 2012 | Licensing Inspection | 97% | 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 shall ensure that the seasonal playground rotation plans submitted to the Ministry dated October 16, 2015 are followed at all times. The licensee shall ensure that the playground rotation plans submitted to the Ministry are reviewed regularly to assess effectiveness. |
| Infant Room 1 is licensed for use by a group of 10 infant children |
| Infant Room 2 is licensed for use by a group of 10 infant children |
| Toddler Room 1 is licensed for use by a group of 10 toddler children |
| Toddler Room 2 is licensed for use by a group of 10 toddler children |
| Preschool Room 1 is licensed for use by a group of 16 preschool children |
| Preschool Room 2 is licensed for use by a group of 16 preschool children |
| The licensee shall submit written confirmation to the Ministry by September 1, 2016 that the written plan for completion of valid certification in standard first aid including infant and child CPR has been completed by all staff and that full compliance has been achieved. |
Director's Approval
| Director Approval is granted for mixed age grouping pursuant to ss. 8(2) and (3). Mixed age grouping can be implemented in only one group in each age category. 20% of the licensed capacity per age group is as follows: Toddler (10): 2, Preschool (16): 3. |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "North Etobicoke Junior Y. - (YMCA)" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant | 0 | 1.5 | 20 |
| Toddler | 1.5 | 2.5 | 20 |
| Preschool | 2.5 | 6 | 32 |