We provide care for children 3 months to 10 years of age and serve over 800 children a day through seven (7) centres in Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge. We employee over 100 Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECE) to help us maximize the developmental potential of each child in our care.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 99% | Yes |
| Feb 4, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 99% | Yes |
| May 4, 2012 | Licensing Inspection | 99% | 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 School Age & JK/SK component of this program is licensed to operate before and after school and on P.A days and school holidays. |
| The JK/SK licensed capacity is based on the use of Room 18. |
| The School Age licensed capacity is based on the use of Room 21 and 24. |
| The Gym is approved as alternate space for both groups. The Gym can only be utilized by one group at any given time. |
| The Toddlers (18 - 30 months) and the Preschoolers (31 months - 5 years) may use the same playground space if outdoor play is scheduled at different times. |
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 (15):3, Preschoolers (24):3, and School Age (30):6. |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "Owl Child Care Services - St. Matthew" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toddler | 1.5 | 2.5 | 15 |
| Preschool | 2.5 | 6 | 24 |
| Kindergarten | 3 yr 8 mo | 5 yr 8 mo | 20 |
| Primary/Junior School Age | 5 yr 8 mo | 13 | 44 |