Rutherford School offers a challenging program in a nurturing environment, with small classes, individual attention, and outstanding teachers as our hallmarks. A traditional and structured, yet creative curriculum serves a range of diverse students within a family-like environment. Rutherford School creates an atmosphere of academic excellence, as we seek to imbue students with a love of learning and provide sound preparation for higher education.
At the centre of our philosophy is the idea that securing a broad foundation of knowledge is essential to a successful adult life. Learning how to learn, although important, cannot replace the development of a knowledge base that allows a child to participate fully in his/her environment. We therefore strive to expose our students to the major achievements and works within each discipline.
Having been taught this information, we ensure that it is remembered through frequent review and testing. By gaining this knowledge, children can converse intelligently with others on a broad range of topics. We believe that a child will grow and achieve best when surrounded by those who actively engage in the joy of learning and discovery.
Rutherford School incourages positive attitudes, fosters leadership and consistently reinforces the values and standards of responsible behavior. By working in concert, teachers and parents strive to engender self-confidence and guide children toward their highest potential. Children who face challenges with enthusiasm, a faculty that nurtures their growth, and parents who support the many facets of school life, join in forming the family that is Rutherford Private School.
Also offered - Camp Program
At Rutherford School we believe that camp time is about fun, games and exploring. Rutherford School offers all day camp programs that work all year round. Our programs mainly push the bar on combing excitement with intellectual stimulation. Our Super Camps are designed in a way that our children apply what they have learned in school to hands-on fun camp activities. At the same time, the program includes a combination of field trip, robotics classes, art and crafts, talent shows, Latin dancing, outdoor hiking, cooking classes, tennis, soccer, swimming and many more activities that spark our children’s imaginations.
Every day, our kids explore new things that engage their minds in an environment that fosters their self-esteem and understanding of the world around them. Rutherford camp gives your child the opportunity to grow from every aspect, and strive towards becoming a well-rounded individual.
Rutherford Camp provides daily hot lunches.
More on Summer Programs & Activities
List of Activities:
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 94% | Yes |
| Jun 30, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 89% | No |
| Apr 7, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 89% | No |
| Mar 12, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 89% | Yes |
| Sep 24, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 89% | Yes |
| Sep 12, 2013 | Licensing Inspection | 92% | Yes |
| May 28, 2012 | 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. The licensee shall ensure that the total licensed capacity is not exceeded at any time. |
| The licensee shall keep record of all adminstration medication forms on file and available to the Ministry at all times. |
| The Gym may be used as auxiliary space by up to 30 children, the Judo Club equipment needs to be inaccessible at all times. |
| Downstairs: Blue Room – 20 children, more than 30 months of age up to and including 5 years of age |
| The licensee shall maintain a daily written record for each staff person to reflect the start and end time of the daily work schedule. The written record to be retained for the duration of the licence and to be available for ministry review. |
| Upstairs: Room 2 – 8 children, 68 months of age or over as of August 31 of the year and up to and including 12 years of age |
| Downstairs: Green room - 20 children, 44 months of age or over up to and including 67 months of age as of August 31 of the year |
| Downstairs:Yellow Room – 17 children, 44 months of age or over up to and including 67 months of age as of August 31 of the year |
| Downstairs: Purple Room – 14 children, 18 months of age and over up to and including 30 months of age |
| The electrical tools in the before and after school room will only be used by the teacher and are made inoperable when not in use. |
| Upstairs: Room 3 – 10 children, 68 months of age or over as of August 31 of the year and up to and including 12 years of age |
| The licensee shall provide immediate written notification to the ministry of any program staff changes. |
| Upstairs: Room 1 – 14 children, 68 months of age or over as of August 31 of the year and up to and including 12 years of age |
| Upstairs: Lunchroom – 30 children, 68 months of age or over as of August 31 of the year and up to and including 12 years of age |
| The licensed program will only use the playground that does not have a structure. |
| Full compliance with all “in progress” items shall be fully met by May 27, 2016 and available for ministry review. |
Director's Approval
| Ministry Director approval is granted to permit mixed age grouping pursuant to section 55 (2). |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "Rutherford School" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toddler | 1.5 | 2.5 | 14 |
| Preschool | 2.5 | 6 | 37 |
| Kindergarten | 3 yr 8 mo | 5 yr 8 mo | 20 |
| Primary/Junior School Age | 5 yr 8 mo | 13 | 62 |