At Sunshine, the curriculum is designed to involve children in experiences to enhance language, literature, music and movement, art and socialization. Through play, all areas of development are fostered. In small groups, the children receive individual attention in a nurturing environment where a healthy attitude towards learning is developed.
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 20, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 98% | Yes |
| Jan 6, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 98% | Yes |
| Jan 16, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 98% | Yes |
| Dec 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. The licensee shall ensure that the total licensed capacity is not exceeded at any time. |
| During times when the school age children are not in attendance, a nursery school program may be offered in the school age room for a maximum group size of 24 children. |
| Prior to November 30, 2015, the licensee shall submit written verification to the ministry indicating that the work to replace sections of the playground retaining wall has been completed. |
| Staff are to rake the wood chips in the playground as needed, especially at the bases of the slides. |
| No preschool child shall use the school's playground structure until the operator receives a third party certified playground safety inspector's written verification that the structure and the safety surfacing meet CSA standards. The inspector's written confirmation of CSA compliance must be submitted to the Ministry prior to the use of the structure. |
| The operator shall ensure that when the school age children are in the school's playground during child care hours, the newly established boundaries are observed and the staff position themselves to maintain direct supervision at all times. |
| 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 |
| Before changes are made to shared space and/or the total capacity for kindergarten and/or school-age children, the operator shall ensure that an up to date shared space confirmation document that is signed by the operator and a school board representative is available on site for Ministry review. |
| The Preschool Room is licensed for use by a group of 24 preschool children. Room 19 is licensed for use by a group of 27 primary/junior school-age children and Room 15 is licensed for use by a group of 20 junior school-age children. |
| The licensee shall submit written confirmation to the Ministry by September 1, 2016 that the written plan for completion of valid certification in standard first aid including infant and child CPR has been completed by all staff and that full compliance has been achieved. |
Director's Approval
| Director Approval is granted for mixed age grouping pursuant to ss. 8(2) and (3) of Ontario Regulation 137/15. |
| 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 "Fairmount Sunshine Child Care Centre (Mackie Sunshine Child Care Centre)" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool | 2.5 | 6 | 24 |
| Primary/Junior School Age | 5 yr 8 mo | 13 | 47 |