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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 96% | Yes |
| Jan 3, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 96% | Yes |
| Sep 6, 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. |
| Room 171- 20 children aged 44 months up to and including children aged 67 months of age or (alternate space room 176 or 181). |
| Room 2 – 15 children, 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. |
| Stage and Gym – 30 children, 68 months of age or over as of August 31 of the year and up to and including 12 years of age (Back up space Library). |
| Ministry Director Approval is granted to allow children 44 months to 67 months to use an unfenced playground. |
Director's Approval
| Ministry Director approval is granted to allow for mixed age grouping pursuant to s.55(2). |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "Beatrice Strong YMCA Child Care - Northumberland YMCA" 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 | 30 |