Withrow Childcare Centre is a licensed, not-for-profit centre that provides quality childcare located within the Withrow Avenue Public School. The centre has a licensed capacity for 69 children from two and one half years of age to twelve. These spaces are comprised of 24 pre-school and 45 school age spaces (Grades 1 through 6).
Withrow Childcare Centre provides a caring, stimulating and creative environment designed to motivate the children to develop emotionally, socially, intellectually, creative and physically. The centre emphasizes respect for the child, self-esteem and a positive self-concept. At the same time, the children are encouraged to respect others. The teacher's role is one of guidance and support.
We are committed to providing excellent care and supporting children, parents and the staff. We strive to achieve a centre that is inclusive and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, culture, ability, nationality, or class. We are proactive in promoting acceptance, understanding, and valuing of differences.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 96% | Yes |
| Jun 2, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 94% | Yes |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 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. |
| Room 113 and 114 is licensed for a group of 20 JK/SK children 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 113 and 114 is licensed for a group of 26 JK/SK children. |
| The operator shall monitor the minor holes in the playground asphalt and repair, as needed, to prevent tripping. |
| The playground sandbox is not to be used by the children until a cover is provided to keep out animal waste and other contaminants and the sandbox has been cleaned and the sand in the box has been replaced. |
| The school age program does not operate during July and August. |
| Up to 16 preschool children may attend a nursery program while the kindergarten children attend school. |
| The kindergarten license capacity is based on the use of Room 113 and 114 and the alternate space Room 112, Music Room(109) and Lunch Room North. |
| Guidelines and sample menus for preparing bag lunches which meet Canada's Food Guide, as well as procedures for refrigeration or the use of ice packs with bag lunches, shall be provided to each parent and posted at the centre. The operator shall review this information with parents at the time of enrolment and the information shall be included in the centre's parent handbook. The centre shall ensure back-up procedures are in place if a bag lunch is forgotten. |
| The operator will continue to ensure there is enhanced staff supervision on the preschool playground while awaiting the repair to fence to bring it to the required height level. |
| The centre supervisor will monitor the outdoor program to verify the children in attendance for 6 hours or more, receive 2 hours of outdoor play, weather permitting. |
| No child shall use the new JK/SK playground site until the operator submits written confirmation from a certified, third party playground inspector confirming the playground meets CSA standards. The operator will ensure the ministry approved playground plan is implemented at all times. |
| The school age capacity is based on the use of Room 231, 116, and the dentist office. |
| Within the licensed period the operator shall notify the ministry that painting of the preschool room wall is completed. |
| Within the licensed period the operator shall notify the ministry that the missing baseboards in the school age room (dentist office) have been installed. |
| Within the licensed period the operator shall notify the ministry that repairs to the wall in room 116 are completed. |
| Within the licensed period the operator shall notify the ministry that the plastic trim on the floor under the preschool sink is installed. |
| 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. |
Director's Approval
| Approval is granted for mixed age grouping pursuant to s.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. |
| 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. |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "Withrow Childcare Centre" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool | 2.5 | 6 | 24 |
| Kindergarten | 3 yr 8 mo | 5 yr 8 mo | 52 |
| Primary/Junior School Age | 5 yr 8 mo | 13 | 69 |