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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 98% | Yes |
| Feb 24, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 98% | Yes |
| Aug 20, 2013 | 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. |
| Room 1 is licensed for a group of 25 children, 68 months of age up to and including 12 years of age until August 31, 2015 when the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect. Once the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect, Room 1 is licensed for a group of 25 primary/junior school age children. |
| Operator to ensure staff follow submitted outdoor transition plan. |
| Room 12 is licensed for a group of 23 children, 68 months of age up to and including 12 years of age until August 31, 2015 when the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect. Once the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect, Room 12 is licensed for a group of 23 primary/junior school age children. |
| 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. |
| Room 13 is licensed for a group of 20 children, 44 months of age up to and including 67 months of age until August 31, 2015 when the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect. Once the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect, Room 13 is licensed for a group of 26 Kindergarten children. |
| Room 9 Preschool - 23 children, more than 30 months of age up to and including 5 years of age |
Director's Approval
| As of August 31, 2015, Director’s Approval is granted for mixed age grouping pursuant to ss. 8(2) and (3) of Ontario Regulation 137/15. |
| Once the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect, director approval is granted for the use of a room or area with 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 as set out in the shared space confirmation. |
| Ministry Director Approval is granted to allow children 44 months to 67 months to use an unfenced playground. |
| Ministry Director approval is granted to allow for bag lunches on PA days and holidays. |
| Ministry Director Approval is granted to allow for a 20% mixed age grouping. |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "Lord Elgin Preschool and School Age Program" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool | 2.5 | 6 | 23 |
| Kindergarten | 3 yr 8 mo | 5 yr 8 mo | 26 |
| Primary/Junior School Age | 5 yr 8 mo | 13 | 48 |