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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 95% | Yes |
| Mar 11, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 97% | Yes |
| Apr 1, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 96% | Yes |
| Dec 7, 2012 | 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 operator shall monitor program development and implementation to ensure that activities are developmentally appropriate and engaging. |
| The operator shall ensure that the plan submitted to the Ministry for staff professional development is followed. Evidence of attendance at the workshops shall be available to the Ministry staff to review at all times. |
| The operator shall conduct and record behaviour guidance monitoring quarterly and have records available for Ministry staff to review at all times. |
| The operator shall ensure that program plans are posted as required and that the planned program is implemented. The operator’s record of monitoring of program plans and implementation shall be available to ministry staff for review at all times. |
| The operator shall follow Public Health instructions with regards to providing bagged lunches. |
| Guidelines and sample menus for preparing bag lunches which meet Canada's Food Guide, as well as procedures for refrigeration or the use of ice packs with bag lunches shall be provided to each parent and posted at the centre. The operator shall review this information with parents at the time of enrolment and the information shall be included in the centre's parent handbook. The centre shall ensure back-up procedures are in place if a bag lunch is forgotten. |
| The program operates for ten months of the year, from September to June. |
| The operator shall ensure that when the children are using the play structure in the playground, staff are positioned between the bedrock climber and the sunflower pane to directly supervise the non-encroachment zone. This shall be added to the centre's playground safety policy. |
| The school age capacity is based on the use of Room 119 (Music Room) in the north building. |
| The JK/SK capacity is based on the use of Room 118 in the north building. |
Director's Approval
| Director approval has been granted for junior and senior kindergarten children to bring bagged lunches and or snacks. |
| 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. Vincent Sunshine" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool | 2.5 | 6 | 24 |
| Primary/Junior School Age | 5 yr 8 mo | 13 | 30 |