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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 97% | Yes |
| Sep 22, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 96% | Yes |
| Sep 6, 2013 | Licensing Inspection | 97% | 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 licensee shall ensure that the total licensed capacity is not exceeded at any time. |
| The lower level room - is licensed for use by a Primary/Junior School Age group of children and must meet the staff:child ratios identified in Schedule 1 of Ontario Regulation 137/15. |
| Full compliance with all “in progress” items shall be fully met by May 27, 2016 and available for ministry review |
Director's Approval
| Director’s Approval is granted for mixed age grouping pursuant to ss. 8(2) and (3) of Ontario Regulation 137/15. |
| Director approval has been granted for Kindergarten and Primary/Junior school age children to bring bagged lunches pursuant to s.42(2)1 of Ontario Regulation 137/15. |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "Grafton YMCA Child Care" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary/Junior School Age | 5 yr 8 mo | 13 | 20 |