The YMCA – YWCA of Guelph provides a safe , stable and nurturing environment that allows parents the opportunity to pursue careers or further their education. We operate approximately 780 licensed spaces for infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten and school age children through 13 centres in the Guelph community. Over 850 children are served in all licensed programs and over 400 children served in licensed extended day school age programs.
Our staff are qualified, skilled, and experienced professionals selected to meet the needs of children in our care, and their families. We are the largest provider of Child Care in our community and offer a safe, stable and nurturing environment. Through active play and the YMCA Playing to Learn Curriculum, children gain the foundations for literacy, science & technology, and the arts. Your child will leave the Y with a continued enthusiasm and capacity for life-long learning and grow up more healthy, active and engaged!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 97% | Yes |
| Jul 25, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 96% | Yes |
| Nov 26, 2013 | Licensing Inspection | 94% | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2012 | Licensing Inspection | 88% | 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. |
| Within the existing capacity of the child care centre, the operator may provide a program for 10 Infants; 65 Toddlers; 56 preschool children; 10 JK/SK children, and 30 school age children. |
Director's Approval
| Director's approval has been granted for mixed age grouping under s. 55(2) of O. Reg. 262. Mixed age grouping can be implemented in only one group in each age category. 20% of the licensed capacity per age group is as follows: Toddler (15): 3 children, Preschool (16): 3 children, JK/SK (10): 2 children, School Age (30): 6 children. |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "YMCA-YWCA Guelph - Woodland Glen 'Y' Child Care" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant | 0 | 1.5 | 10 |
| Toddler | 1.5 | 2.5 | 50 |
| Preschool | 2.5 | 6 | 72 |
| Kindergarten | 3 yr 8 mo | 5 yr 8 mo | 10 |
| Primary/Junior School Age | 5 yr 8 mo | 13 | 30 |