Child Care at the Y provides children with a safe and healthy place to learn, grow and thrive.
The YMCA is the largest and most trusted providers of high quality Child Care services in the Niagara region. Our Child Care programs deliver stimulating learning experiences in a safe environment that will enhance your child’s social, intellectual, physical and emotional development. We promote children’s natural curiosity and encourage personal expression so that they develop into confident, caring, happy individuals.
Affordable rates and subsidy for those who qualify helps to ensure quality Child Care is available for all.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 92% | Yes |
| Mar 24, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 100% | |
| May 2, 2013 | Licensing Inspection | 98% | 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. |
| 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. |
| As of August 31, 2015, the operator is licensed to provide care for one group of 26 Kindergarten children and three groups of 15 Primary/Junior School Age children and must meet the staff: child ratios identified in Schedule 1 of Ontario Regulation 137/15. |
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: JK / SK (26): 4 children, School Age (30): 6 children. |
| 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. |
| A bag lunch policy has been approved for children who are eligible to attend elementary school in the current school year. |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "YMCA Child Care - Central" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 yr 8 mo | 5 yr 8 mo | 26 |
| Primary/Junior School Age | 5 yr 8 mo | 13 | 60 |