The City operates four Child Care Centres for children aged 18 months to 12 years. Drop-In services are available. Child care costs are based on your income. Hours are Monday to Friday, 6:45 am to 5:30 pm. The City also operates a Private Home Child Care program for children aged six weeks to 12 years, with varied hours & days.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 98% | Yes |
| Jul 4, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 100% | |
| Sep 20, 2013 | Licensing Inspection | 100% | |
| Apr 26, 2012 | Licensing Inspection | 100% |
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. |
| This program is licensed to operate Room #2 with 5 toddler children with an alternate capacity of 8 preschool children. The alternate age groups have been approved based on the operator's plan reviewed during the licensing inspection. The operator shall notify the ministry prior to implementing an alternate age group and submit documentation to show how staffing and program requirements will be met. |
| This centre may operate a preschool program in for [8 preschool children] from 7:30 a.m to 4:00 p.m in Room #1 while the JK SK after school children are at school. Depending on enrollment for PD days, summer and march break the room may operate with 16 preschool children or a 20 JK SK grouping. Additional staffing could be required. |
Director's Approval
| Director's approval has been granted for 20% mixed age grouping within capacity under s. 55(2)(a)(b) of O. Reg. 262 |
| Approval for rest mats for children 3.8 to 6 years of age. |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "Algoma Child Care Centre" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toddler | 1.5 | 2.5 | 5 |
| Preschool | 2.5 | 6 | 24 |
| Kindergarten | 3 yr 8 mo | 5 yr 8 mo | 10 |
| Primary/Junior School Age | 5 yr 8 mo | 13 | 15 |