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 7, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 98% | Yes |
| Oct 27, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 99% | Yes |
| Sep 26, 2013 | Licensing Inspection | 100% | |
| Nov 23, 2012 | 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. |
| The licensee is to ensure that no more than 5 toddler children to be on the toddler playground at any one time. |
| The Preschool licensed capacity is based on the use of Room(s) Preschool 1 (16) and Preschool 2 (16). |
| The toddler licensed capacity is based on the use of Room(s) Toddler 1 (15) and Toddler 2 (15). |
| The licensee shall submit written confirmation to the Ministry by May 27, 2016 that full compliance has been achieved for all items identified as “in progress” on the Summary of Child Care Centre Licensing Requirements and Recommendations report. |
Director's Approval
| Director’s approval is granted for mixed age grouping pursuant to subsections 8(2) & (3) of Ontario Regulation 137/15. |
| Director's approval is granted for outdoor play space less than 5.6 sq.m. per child based on licensed capacity. |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "YMCA Toronto - DERRY WOODS JR YMCA" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toddler | 1.5 | 2.5 | 30 |
| Preschool | 2.5 | 6 | 32 |