Kids Connection Care and Education offers Child Care programs for children 18 months to 12 years in Richmond Hill, Markham and Vaughan at our 8 locations. We are a non denominational, community based, non-profit organization, serving children 18 months to Grade 6 and licensed under the Day Nurseries Act of Ontario. We incorporated in April 1991 and operate with a volunteer Board of Directors elected from parents and community members.
We see each child as a unique individual with preferences, interests and important family connections. We strive to know each child through careful observation and assessment, cultivating strong relationships with families and studying child development theory. At every stage of development children have a profound desire to connect with others and learn about the world around them. We consider all of these important elements as we form relationships with children and their families, and plan our environment and program.
We believe that parents are the experts when it comes to knowing their children. Throughout our program we support and validate all families and ensure they are represented and included in the daily life of the program and the care and education of their children.
We see the time that children spend in our programs as filled with rich possibilities for development and learning. We regularly plan experiences where children can explore and interact with materials and people to discover things about themselves, others and the world around them.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 99% | Yes |
| Mar 18, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 97% | Yes |
| Dec 11, 2012 | Licensing Inspection | 97% | 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 # 113 (originally Room #1) : 22 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 # 112 (originally Room # 2): 22 children, more than 30 months of age up to and including 5 years of age |
| Given the licensed capacity of the day nursery, the operator will employ both a supervisor and an assistant supervisor on a full time equivalent basis; neither of whom are scheduled program staff. |
| The operator is licensed to provide care for 4 groups of 20 Kindergarten children and must meet the staff: child ratios identified in Schedule 1 of Ontario Regulation 137/15. |
| The operator is licensed to provide care for 5 groups of 24 and 1 group of 30 Primary/Junior School Age children and must meet the staff: child ratios identified in Schedule 1 of Ontario Regulation 137/15. |
| 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. |
Director's Approval
| Director’s Approval is granted for mixed age grouping pursuant to ss. 8(2) and (3) of Ontario Regulation 137/15. |
| 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. |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "Carnegie Child Care Centre" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool | 2.5 | 6 | 44 |
| Kindergarten | 3 yr 8 mo | 5 yr 8 mo | 80 |
| Primary/Junior School Age | 5 yr 8 mo | 13 | 150 |