Choosing the right child care centre can be one of the hardest decisions parents and guardians have to make.
This is precisely the environment we create at the YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region. We do more than care for your children. We create opportunities for children to learn, create, play and grow.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 94% | Yes |
| Jan 21, 2014 | 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 kindergarten and school age program are licensed to operate before and after school and full-day on PA days, school holidays and July and August. |
| Guidelines and sample menus for preparing bag lunches/snacks which meet Canada’s Food Guide, as well as procedures for refrigeration or the use of ice packs with bag lunches, shall be provided to each parent and posted at the centre. The operator shall review this information with parents at the time of enrolment and the information shall be included in the centre’s parent handbook. The centre shall ensure back-up procedures are in place if a bag lunch/snack is forgotten. |
| The School Age licensed capacity is based on the use of rooms 201, 211, 200, and the stage with an alternate space of rooms 203, 209, and 210. |
| The Kindergarten licensed capacity is based on the use of rooms 103, 102, 104, 105, and an alternate space of room 110. |
| The Operator shall provide the Ministry with written confirmation once the immunization records of the 4 staff have been up dated with the immunization records as recommended by the local medical officer of health. This information shall be provided to the Ministry by August 28, 2015. |
Director's Approval
| Director's approval for a mixed age group. Therefore, 20% of 20 children (44 months to 67 months) maximum 4 children, may be from the younger age group (31 months to 5 years). |
| Director's approval for a mixed age group. Therefore, 20% of 30 children (6 to 12 years) maximum 6 children, may be from the younger age group (44 months to 67 months). |
| Director's approval for a mixed age group. Therefore, 20% of 16 children (31 months to 5 years) maximum 3 children, may be from the younger age group (18 months to 30 months). |
| Director approval has been granted for JK/SK and school age children to bring bagged lunches and or snacks. |
| Director's approval for children 44 - 67 months of age to rest on sheet covered mats. |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "Avalon YMCA-YWCA Child Care" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool | 2.5 | 6 | 32 |
| Kindergarten | 3 yr 8 mo | 5 yr 8 mo | 80 |
| Primary/Junior School Age | 5 yr 8 mo | 13 | 120 |