It is the philosophy of Among Friends Child Care Centre that school-aged child care should be a time of fun, warmth, security, exploration, and discovery. School-aged children are creative and receptive and our staff strives to nurture and encourage these qualities in the children who attend our programs. Our purpose is to provide an atmosphere that encourages social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth and development of the child as a whole.
Being in operation for over 35 years, Among Friends strives to provide quality, licensed Before and After School Programs and Summer Camps to the community at large.
All of our programs are based in York Region in Public and Separate Schools throughout.
With strong relationships with the community, schools and school boards, we pride ourselves on the commitment to children and families within the community. With over 30 locations and growing, we hope to continue to offer quality care to children and families who use our services.
For General Inquiries, Parent Feedback, Camp Registration, Employment Opportunities - amongfriendsdaycarecentres@hotmail.com
Before and After School Program Registration - afwaitlist@hotmail.com
For questions on Parent Accounts/Tax Receipts/Withdrawal/Program Changes - afaccounting@hotmail.com
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 100% | |
| Jul 29, 2013 | Licensing Inspection | 100% | |
| Sep 24, 2012 | 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. |
| Room 110 is licensed for a group 20 children, 44 months of age or over and up to and including 67 months of age as of August 31 of the year, until August 31, 2015 when the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect. Once the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect, Room 110 is licensed for a group of 26 kindergarten children. |
| Room 107 and 108 is licensed for a group of 30 children, 68 months of age or over as of August 31 of the year and up to and including 12 years of age, until August 31, 2015 when the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect. Once the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect, Room 107 and 108 are licensed for a group of 30 primary/junior school age children. |
| 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. This 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 |
| Room 106 and 104 is licensed for a group of 25 children, 68 months of age or over as of August 31 of the year and up to and including 12 years of age, until August 31, 2015 when the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect. Once the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect, Room 106 and 104 are licensed for a group of 30 primary/junior school age children. |
Director's Approval
| Once the child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect, director approval is granted for the use of a room or area with less than 2.58 square metres of unobstructed floor space for each child in a licensed kindergarten, primary/junior school age and/or junior school age group, based on the licensed capacity, provided that the same room or area is used by the school for children who are the same age as the age category of the licensed age group as set out in the shared space confirmation. |
| As of August 31, 2015, Director’s 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 allow mixed age grouping as per s.55(2). |
| Ministry Director approval is granted to allow for bag lunches. |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "Among Friends Day Care - St. Andrew Child Care Centre" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 yr 8 mo | 5 yr 8 mo | 26 |
| Primary/Junior School Age | 5 yr 8 mo | 13 | 120 |