YMCA of Greater Toronto (Licensed Child Care)

Howden YMCA ChildCare Centra

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YMCA of Greater Toronto (Licensed Child Care)

Choosing the right child care centre can be one of the hardest decisions parents and guardians have to make. You want a child care provider with the experience to keep your child safe and happy. You want your child to learn and grow in a stimulating and fun environment. Most of all, you want your child to get the attention and love he or she needs to develop self-esteem and self-confidence. 

History

For over 40 years,  the YMCA of Greater Toronto has provided quality licensed child care programs with exceptionally high standards of care and education meeting or exceeding Provincial and Municipal licensing requirements. . Today we are the largest not for profit provider of Licensed Child Care in Canada with programs for children from infancy to 12 years throughout the GTA. All of our centres open early and close late to fit the schedule of parents and families.  

We currently operate:

  • More than 250 licensed child care programs
  • Programming for infants to 12 years of age
  • Programs for children in half day and alternating day kindergarten (full day care is available space permitting during school breaks and P.A. Days)
  • Part-time program options in select locations
  • Standard hours of operation are Monday to Friday,  7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Child Care Licence

Mar 29 2014
99%
English

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 29, 2014 Licensing Inspection 99%
Yes
Mar 21, 2014 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 preschool licensed capacity is based on the use of Room 105 for 15 children and Room 106 for 21 children.

Director's Approval

Director's approval has been granted for mixed age grouping under s. 55(2) of O. Reg. 262. Mixed age grouping can be implemented in only one group in each age category. 20% of the licensed capacity per age group is as follows: Toddlers (10): 2 children and Preschool (16): 3 children.

Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "Howden YMCA ChildCare Centra" as "Name of Program" to search.

Child Care Capacity

Age Group Age From Age To Capacity
Toddler 1.5 2.5 10
Preschool 2.5 6 36

Other Locations

283 locations
283 locations