Choosing the right child care centre can be one of the hardest decisions parents and guardians have to make. You want a child care provider with the experience to keep your child safe and happy. You want your child to learn and grow in a stimulating and fun environment. Most of all, you want your child to get the attention and love he or she needs to develop self-esteem and self-confidence.
For over 40 years, the YMCA of Greater Toronto has provided quality licensed child care programs with exceptionally high standards of care and education meeting or exceeding Provincial and Municipal licensing requirements. . Today we are the largest not for profit provider of Licensed Child Care in Canada with programs for children from infancy to 12 years throughout the GTA. All of our centres open early and close late to fit the schedule of parents and families.
We currently operate:
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 10, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 96% | Yes |
| Apr 15, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 97% | Yes |
| Jan 21, 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. |
| M-P Room – 30 children, 68 months of age or over as of August 31 of the year and up to and including 12 years of age |
| Room 4 – 16 children, more than 30 months of age up to and including 5 years of age OR 16 children, 44 months of age or over and up to and including 67 months of age as of August 31 of the year OR 16 children, 68 months of age or over as of August 31 of the year and up to and including 12 years of age |
| Room 3 – 15 children, 18 months of age and over up to and including 30 months of age |
| Room 2 – 24 children, more than 30 months of age up to and including 5 years of age |
| Room 1 – 10 children, under 18 months of age |
Director's Approval
| Ministry Director approval is granted to allow mixed age grouping as per s.55(2). |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "Durham Family YMCA Child Care Centre" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant | 0 | 1.5 | 10 |
| Toddler | 1.5 | 2.5 | 15 |
| Preschool | 2.5 | 6 | 24 |
| Kindergarten | 3 yr 8 mo | 5 yr 8 mo | 16 |
| Primary/Junior School Age | 5 yr 8 mo | 13 | 30 |