At Centered on Children, we are committed to aiding the total growth of your child by addressing all areas of development within the program. The goal of our program is to encourage every child to respect him/herself and others, to achieve independence and grow in self confidence, all with an emphasis on multiculturalism.
Our curriculum allows for active and quiet play, group activities and time to be by oneself. Daily activities include educational circles, arts and crafts, music, science, and free play, both in and out of doors. Efforts are continuously made to encourage and enhance our knowledge of each child's culture throughout the daily curriculum.
Our trained personnel recognize a child's need to explore. We encourage personal expression in each child in order to aid the child in reaching his/her potential as an individual while maintaining safety limits at all times.
We recognize that the parent is the primary decision maker in a child's life and we strive to maintaharacters per box max) At Centered On Children we strive to provide a safe, stimulating, loving environment that will strengthen and develop a child’s learning potential and skills. We encourage independence and self-esteem through positive interaction with adults and other children. We strive to meet the needs of the individual child, as well as the children as a group.
We aim to provide an environment which encourages the children to explore, discover, and manipulate their world, within the safety and limits of our program. Our emphasis is placed on the maintenance and enhancement of each child’s self-esteem. We encourage the participation of the community, through the involvement of University and College students for placement (E.C.E.) at our center, as well as Secondary School students as part of their curriculum in Co-Op Education.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 96% | Yes |
| Nov 4, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 96% | Yes |
| Jun 20, 2013 | Licensing Inspection | 99% | Yes |
| May 28, 2012 | 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. |
| Room 103 - 22 children, 68 months of age or over as of August 31 of the year and up to and including 12 years of age OR 20 children, 44 months of age or over and up to and including 67 months of age as of August 31 of the year |
| Gymnasium - 30 children, 68 months of age or over as of August 31 of the year and up to and including 12 years of age |
| Alternate Space - Room 112 - 15 children, Basement Room #11 - 19 children, Stage - 10 children |
| No child shall use the playground structure until the operator receives a third party certified playground safety inspector's written verification the surfacing and permanent play structure meet CSA standards. The inspector's written confirmation of CSA compliance must be submitted to the ministry prior to the use of the permanent play structure. |
| The operator shall ensure that the submitted supervision plan regarding washroom routines is followed |
| No food may be prepared on site. The centre is catered. |
| Room 114 - 24 children, 68 months of age or over as of August 31 of the year and up to and including 12 years of age OR 20 children, 44 months of age or over and up to and including 67 months of age as of August 31 of the year |
Director's Approval
| Director approval has been granted to allow mixed age grouping pursuant to s.55(2). |
| Director approval has been granted to allow junior and senior kindergarten children to use a playground without fencing pursuant to s.22(a) |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "Centered on Children Child Care Centre - Schomberg Village Child Care Centre" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary/Junior School Age | 5 yr 8 mo | 13 | 76 |