Gradale Academy has been operating in the heart of Rosedale for nearly 10 years. We currently enroll 40 students expanding to 80 students.
Gradale Academy’s excellent curriculum is enhanced with a variety of other programs in Art, Music, French and Physical Education. Our students are challenged academically in the morning and their afternoons focus on the extracurricular programs. This allows our students to put their emphasis and concentration into one area at a time, thus giving full attention to each and every part of the program.
All children are encouraged to move around the classroom independently, experiencing the variety of activities available to them on a daily basis. Each day they start off with a circle that covers the calendar, story, songs and a hands on learning game (usually theme based or letters/numbers). All students have a work file that they work on throughout the school year. They are given one on one teaching time with the teacher and work at their own level.
Gradale Academy allows your child to discover who they are through the teaching and guidance of our talented teachers. The early years in a child’s life are the basis for who they will become in later years, that is why it is so important to give your child the best of both worlds; a nurturing, and loving environment provides the key to successful learning.
We follow the Ontario Curriculum, however due to the smaller classes; each student is given the opportunity to go above and beyond the requirements. Our teachers are able to enhance the program if the students desire it. This allows the students to continue learning but in something that is of interest to them. Such as, a science project, or a theatrical presentation.
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 2, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 98% | Yes |
| Apr 9, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 97% | Yes |
| May 23, 2013 | Licensing Inspection | 96% | 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. |
| If community parks are used, the equipment must be age appropriate and ratios must be met or exceeded. Safety checks must be conducted and recorded prior to each use. |
| The fixed structures in the park are not to be used unless there is sufficient surfacing which meets CSA standards under these structures. |
| This centre operates for less than six hours per day, from September to June. |
Director's Approval
| 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 "Gradale Academy (Michelle Gradish)" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool | 2.5 | 6 | 32 |