YMCA Northumberland now has 10 Child Care Centres to help serve the families of Northumberland. We are committed to our children’s education and development and to maximizing the personal growth of each young person in our care. We provide a professionally developed curriculum, unique to the YMCA that in the past few years has gone nationally.
Our most recent satisfaction survey indicated a 92% satisfaction rate among our parents/guardians, with 94% saying they would recommend our services. These scores are well above national averages.
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 29, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 96% | Yes |
| Sep 23, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 98% | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2013 | Licensing Inspection | 98% | 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. |
| Room 2 - 15 children, aged 18 months to 30 months of age. |
| Room 1 - 24 children, more than 30 months of age up to and including 5 years of age. |
| Full compliance with all “in progress” items should be fully met by May 27, 2016 and available for ministry review. |
| Room 113 is licensed for use by a Kindergarten group of 20 children and must meet the staff:child ratios identified in Schedule 1 of Ontario Regulation 137/15. |
| The stage is licensed for use by a Primary/Junior School Age group of 25 children and must meet the staff:child ratios identified in Schedule 1 of Ontario Regulation 137/15. |
| Alternate space Room 136(capacity limited to 25 spaces) |
Director's Approval
| Director’s Approval is granted for mixed age grouping pursuant to ss. 8(2) and (3) of Ontario Regulation 137/15. |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "Terry Fox YMCA Child Care" 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 | 20 |
| Primary/Junior School Age | 5 yr 8 mo | 13 | 25 |