Our Philosophy
Our program acknowledges the uniqueness of all children. Our educators facilitate each child's growth by providing rich and stimulating activities. Balanced to provide learning opportunities in all educational areas, our program offers carefully planned and monitored learning centres. These concrete experiences promote competency and encourage self-esteem.
A Partnership For The Future
We believe families and educators must join together as partners. Respecting the importance of family ties and traditions strengthens the bond between home and school as each child's world expands. We encourage parent involvement through developmental reports, parent-teacher interviews and Parent Advisory Committee Meetings.
We offer children an environment in which they have maximum potential to experience secure, stimulating, healthy and enjoyable opportunities for growth.
About Day Camps
At Upper Canada Day Camp, we are always on the go.
Field trips are our specialty. Since summer is about being outside, twice per week we jump on a bus and take in all our surroundings have to offer. Whether we are enjoying a theme park, sporting event, or nature trail, the objectives are the same: to explore, discover and have fun among friends.
Days when we are not on trips are equally busy. Activities such as swimming, sports, arts, crafts and science keep bodies and minds active and entertained. Weekly skills instruction, on site or at Kettleby Valley Camp, rounds out our dynamic program. Friendship, safety and most of all fun are what our camp is all about.
Activities
Field Trips
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 98% | Yes |
| Jun 24, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 97% | Yes |
| Aug 20, 2013 | Licensing Inspection | 99% | 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 of 27 children, , 68 months of age and over up to and including 12 years of age as of 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 30 Primary/Junior school age children |
| Room 119 – 24 children, more than 30 months of age up to and including 5 years of age |
| Room 120 – 24 children, more than 30 months of age up to and including 5 years of age OR 15 children, 18 months of age or over up to and including 30 months of age |
| Room 121 – 24 children, more than 30 months of age up to and including 5 years of age |
| Room 126 is licensed for a group of 20 children, 44 months of age or over up to including 67 months of age as of 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 126 is licensed for a group of 26 kindergarten children. |
| Room 127 is licensed for a group of 20 children, 44 months of age or over up to including 67 months of age as of 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 127 is licensed for a group of 26 kindergarten children. |
| Room 122 is licensed for a group of 26 children,, 68 months of age and over up to and including 12 years of age as of 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 119 is licensed for a group of 30 Primary/Junior school age children |
| Room 124 is licensed for a group of 27 children, , 68 months of age and over up to and including 12 years of age as of 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 119 is 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. The 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
| Once the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations 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, Directors 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 permit bag lunches for children 44 months of age or over as of August 31 of the current school year. |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "Donald Cousens Children's Centre" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool | 2.5 | 6 | 72 |
| Kindergarten | 3 yr 8 mo | 5 yr 8 mo | 52 |
| Primary/Junior School Age | 5 yr 8 mo | 13 | 90 |