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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 99% | Yes |
| Jan 29, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 100% | |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 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 program is licensed to operate before and after school and full-day on PA days and school holidays. |
| The operator to ensure the written plan for the supervision of children moving between the child care centre and the playground is followed. |
| 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. |
| As of August 31, 2015, the operator is licensed to provide care for 1 group of 26 Kindergarten children and must meet the staff: child ratios identified in Schedule 1 of Ontario Regulation 137/15. |
| Room 13 is licensed for use by a Kindergarten group of 26 children. |
Director's Approval
| As of August 31, 2015, Director's Approval is granted for the use of specified rooms/areas that may have 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 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 |
| Director's Approval has been granted for the use of an unfenced outdoor playspace for Kindergarten children provided the supervision plan on file with the ministry is followed. |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "Edward Johnson Y" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 yr 8 mo | 5 yr 8 mo | 26 |