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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 92% | Yes |
| Aug 13, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 97% | Yes |
| Aug 20, 2013 | Licensing Inspection | 99% | Yes |
| Oct 10, 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. |
| All rooms as set out in the shared space confirmation are approved for use by the child care program, based on licensed capacity, provided that the room or area is used by the school for children who are the same age as the age category of the licensed age group. The operator is required to keep on file at the premises an up-to-date shared space confirmation. This confirmation must include the primary use of the room during the school day and must be made available to Ministry of Education staff upon request |
| Room 2- 15 children, more than 18 months and up to and including 30 months of age |
| Room 1- 24 children, more than 30 months of age up to and including 5 years of age |
| Room 115 is licensed for a group of 25 children, 68 months of age and over up to and including 12 years of age until August 31, 2015 when the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect. Once the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect, Room 115 is licensed for a group of 27 Primary/Junior school age children. |
| Room 112 is licensed for a group of 20 children, 44 months of age and over up to and including 67 months of age until August 31, 2015 when the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect. Once the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect, Room 112 is licensed for a group of 26 Kindergarten children. |
| Room 110 is licensed for a group of 20 children, 44 months of age and over up to and including 67 months of age until August 31, 2015 when the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect. Once the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect, Room 117 is licensed for a group of 20 Kindergarten children. |
| Room 117 is licensed for a group of 23 children, 68 months of age and over up to and including 12 years of age until August 31, 2015 when the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect. Once the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect, Room 117 is licensed for a group of 27 Primary/Junior school age children. |
| Room 106 is licensed for a group of 20 children, 44 months of age and over up to and including 67 months of age until August 31, 2015 when the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect. Once the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect, Room 106 is licensed for a group of 26 Kindergarten children. |
| The Auditorium is licensed for a group of 30 children, 68 months of age and over up to and including 12 years of age until August 31, 2015 when the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect. Once the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect, The Auditorium is licensed for a group of 30 Primary/Junior school age children. |
| Room 116 is licensed for a group of 20 children, 44 months of age and over up to and including 67 months of age until August 31, 2015 when the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect. Once the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect, Room 116 is licensed for a group of 26 Kindergarten children. |
Director's Approval
| Ministry Director approval granted for the use of an unfenced yard at St. Elizabeth Seton for children 44 months of age and older as of August 31 of the year |
| Ministry Director approval is granted to permit mixed age grouping pursuant to section 55 (2). As of August 31, 2015, Director’s Approval is granted for mixed age grouping pursuant to ss. 8(2) and (3) of Ontario Regulation 137/15. |
| Ministry Director approval is granted to allow bagged lunches. |
| As of August 31, 2015, director approval is granted for the use of specified rooms/areas that may have less than 2.58 square metres of unobstructed floor space for each child in a licensed kindergarten, primary/junior school age and/or junior school age group, based on the licensed capacity, provided that the same room or area is used by the school for children who are the same age as the age category of the licensed age group. |
| Ministry Director approval granted for the use of an unfenced yard at St. Elizabeth Seton for children 44 months of age and older as of August 31 of the year |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "St. Elizabeth Seton Child Care Centre" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toddler | 1.5 | 2.5 | 15 |
| Preschool | 2.5 | 6 | 24 |
| Kindergarten | 3 yr 8 mo | 5 yr 8 mo | 104 |
| Primary/Junior School Age | 5 yr 8 mo | 13 | 84 |