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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 99% | Yes |
| Sep 25, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 98% | Yes |
| May 16, 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. The licensee shall ensure that the total licensed capacity is not exceeded at any time. |
| 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. The 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. |
| The Licensee must be in Full compliance with all “in progress” items should be fully met by May 27, 2016 and available for ministry review. |
| Room 1 - 16 children, more than 30 months of age up to and including 5 years of age OR 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 104 is licensed for a group of 26 kindergarten children. |
Director's Approval
| As of August 31, 2015, Directors Approval is granted for mixed age grouping pursuant to ss.8(2) and (3) of Ontario Regulation 137/15 |
| Ministry Director approval is granted to permit bag lunches for children 44 months of age on August 31 of the current school year and over. |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "YMCA of Greater Toronto - Coledale - Full-Day Child Care" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool | 2.5 | 6 | 40 |
| Kindergarten | 3 yr 8 mo | 5 yr 8 mo | 26 |