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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 99% | Yes |
| Sep 30, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 100% | |
| Jul 11, 2013 | Licensing Inspection | 99% | 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. |
| 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. |
| The toddler program shall run out of the Playroom 3, with a capacity of 10 toddler children. This program has an alternate capacity of 8 preschool children. |
| The preschool program shall run out of Playroom 2, with a capacity of 16 preschool children. |
| The School Age program shall run out of Playroom 1, with a capacity of 15 school aged children. |
| This program is licensed for a group of 10 [junior and senior kindergarten] children during the hours of 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm with an alternate capacity of [8 preschool] OR [10 toddler] children from the hours of 8:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m in Playroom 3 until August 31, 2015 when the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into efftect. Once the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect, Playroom 3 is licensed for 13 Kindergarten children between the hours of 3:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m with an alternate capacity of 8 preschool OR 10 toddler children between 8:00 p.m and 3:00 p.m. |
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 |
| Director's approval is granted for the use of resting mats with children 3.8 years of age and up. |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "Grace Remus Child Care Centre" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toddler | 1.5 | 2.5 | 10 |
| Preschool | 2.5 | 6 | 16 |
| Kindergarten | 3 yr 8 mo | 5 yr 8 mo | 10 |
| Primary/Junior School Age | 5 yr 8 mo | 13 | 15 |