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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 100% | |
| Feb 3, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 97% | No |
| Nov 18, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 96% | No |
| Jan 21, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 98% | Yes |
| Jan 10, 2013 | Licensing Inspection | 96% | Yes |
Areas of Non Compliance
| The operator has not kept a written record of all fire drills, all tests of the fire alarm system, and all tests of fire protection equipment for at least two years from the date of the drill or test. |
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 school library is approved as alternate space for 30 school-age children effective August 31, 2015 when the Child Care and Early Years Act comes into effect. No child will use the library room until the operator confirms in writing to the ministry that the safety barrier is installed around the varsity seating area. |
| The program operates from 3:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. from September to June. |
| The operator will continue to ensure there is direct staff supervision when the children are using the gym stage as a play area. |
| The school age capacity is based on the use of the gym smd libary as alternate space. |
| No child shall use the playground structure until a third party certified playground inspector's written confirmation all health and safety issues have been addressed has been submitted to the ministry. |
| The operatora will ensure the washroom supervision policy is implemented at all times. |
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. |
| As of August 31, 2015, 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. |
| Approval is granted for mixed age grouping pursuant to s.55(2). |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "Mackie Sunshine Childcare Inc. - St. Denis Sunshine" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
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