At Caring For Kids, we provide a loving, caring environment for children of all ages to grow and develop naturally. We pride ourselves on the quality of our programs and the ability of our staff to nurture children physically, emotionally and intellectually, according to their specific needs. With a strong focus on structured routines and planned group activities, we offer age-appropriate, play-based developmental programming that encourages children to explore freely, learning through play and creativity, at their own pace.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2015 | 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. The licensee shall ensure that the total licensed capacity is not exceeded at any time. |
| The licensee shall ensure that 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 licensee 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. |
| Within 30 days of commencing operation, the licensee shall ensure that a set of drinking water samples are taken and tested and submit a Laboratory Services Notification (LSN) form to the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change. The licensee shall provide proof of submission to the Ministry of Education. |
| The kindergarten and/or school age programs are licensed to operate before and after school and full-day on PA days and school holidays from September to June. |
| By November 27, 2015, the licensee shall provide written confirmation to the Ministry that the updated original Police Vulnerable Sector or a true copy Police Vulnerable Sector Check is on file for all board members and meets CCEYA and centre policies and is available for ministry review. The licensee shall ensure that additional measures, consistent with CCEYA and centre policy requirements, are in place and that board members do not attend the above site until the check is obtained and is confirmed by the Ministry. |
| The licensee shall submit an action plan to the Ministry by November 27, 2015 that demonstrates how full compliance will be achieved on items identified as “in progress” on the Summary of Child Care Centre Licensing Requirements and Recommendations report. |
Director's Approval
| Director's 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. |
| 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 "Caring For Kids-Castle Oak" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 yr 8 mo | 5 yr 8 mo | 52 |
| Primary/Junior School Age | 5 yr 8 mo | 13 | 30 |
| Junior School Age | 9 | 13 | 20 |