When the former Kingston Daycare Inc. closed the R.H. Hay site, original staff, parents and concerned community members fought to keep our centre open. Our licensing agent, Pat Tretina, volunteered her Sunday to come to Kingston to license our daycare so we could open the following Monday morning, April 3rd, 2000. Within a year, enrollment increased to near capacity, fulfilling a much needed service for families in the downtown area.
Our volunteer Board of Directors is comprised of parents and community members. Today we have over 50 children daily including several children with special needs in our integrated environment.
In recent years, Something Special Children’s Centre has undergone several facilities improvements, including new flooring in certain areas, a new dishwasher, new plumbing fixtures, and in late 2011 / early 2012, new paint colours and wall decals throughout the entire Centre. Recent fundraising efforts have allowed for the purchase of several outdoor activity centres.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 97% | Yes |
| Jan 17, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 97% | Yes |
| Jul 26, 2012 | Licensing Inspection | 99% | 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. |
| Primary/junior school age children may be included in the kindergarten group (in the adjoining rooms upstairs) as long as the kindergarten staffing ratio is maintained and programming is developmentally appropriate for all children. |
| The adjoining rooms upstairs are licensed for use by a group of 15 preschoolers with an alternate capacity of 15 kindergarten children. The alternate capacity is based on the operator's plan reviewed during the licensing inspection. |
| The infant room is licensed for use by a group of 9 infants. |
| The licensee shall provide written confirmation (i.e., a sign-off sheet) that all staff have participated in training conducted by Family and Children's Services of Frontenac, Lennox and Addington by November 30, 2015. |
| The toddler rooms on the main level are each licensed for use by a group of 10 toddlers. |
| The upstairs preschool room is licensed for use by a group of 24 preschool children. |
Director's Approval
| 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 "Something Special Children's Centre" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant | 0 | 1.5 | 9 |
| Toddler | 1.5 | 2.5 | 20 |
| Preschool | 2.5 | 6 | 39 |