The YMCA is a powerful association of people of all ages and from all walks of life joined together by a shared passion: to strengthen the foundations of community. As one of the largest charitable community service organizations in Canada, the YMCA responds to critical social needs in the community. With a commitment to nurturing the potential of children, teens and young adults, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility, the YMCA ensures that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive.
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 5, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 99% | Yes |
| May 27, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 100% | |
| Jun 3, 2013 | Licensing Inspection | 99% | Yes |
| May 22, 2012 | 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. |
| 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 kindergarten and school age program are licensed to operate before and after school and full-day on PA days and school holidays. |
| The school age licensed capacity is based on the use of Room(s) 105 for 28 school age children, 106 for 23 school age children, the stage for 22 school age children and the staff room for 26 school age children. |
| The kindergarten licensed capacity is based on the use of Rooms 103 and 104 for 20 JK/SK children in each room. |
Director's Approval
| Director's approval has been granted for junior and senior kindergarten and school age children to bring bagged lunches and/or snacks. |
| Director’s approval has been granted for mixed age grouping under s. 55(2) of O. Reg. 262. Mixed age grouping can be implemented in only one group in each age category. 20% of the licensed capacity per age group is as follows; JK / SK (20): 4 children and School Age (26): 5 children. |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "HAM./BURL YMCA - YMCA SACC - ALEXANDER" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 yr 8 mo | 5 yr 8 mo | 40 |
| Primary/Junior School Age | 5 yr 8 mo | 13 | 99 |