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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 98% | Yes |
| Jan 23, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 98% | Yes |
| Apr 11, 2013 | 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. |
| The school age component of this program is licensed to operate before and after school from September to June. |
| Within the existing capacity of the child care, the operator may provide a program for 20 Kindergarten children within the School Age program room on PD Days and School Holidays when enrolment allows. |
| The operator shall ensure that the rotational schedule for use of the playground for the toddler and infant children is followed. |
| The operator shall ensure that the written plan for the supervision of children in the shared toddler and infant playground is followed, and that infant children do not use the playground structure located within the playground area. |
| The preschool licensed capacity is based on the Preschool 1 Room for 24 preschool children and preschool 2 Room for 8 preschool children. |
| The Toddler licensed capacity is based on the Toddler Room 1 for 15 toddler children. |
| When enrolment allows, the Toddler room is permitted to be used for a group of 15 School Age children for a before camp program only, until September 4, 2015. |
Director's Approval
| Until August 31, 2015, 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: Toddler (15): 3 children, Preschool (16): 3 children, Kindergarten (20): 4 children or School Age (30): 6 children. |
| As of August 31st, 2015 Director’s Approval is granted for mixed age grouping pursuant to ss. 8(2) and (3) of Ontario Regulation 137/15. |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "Kensington Y Child Care Centre" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant | 0 | 1.5 | 10 |
| Toddler | 1.5 | 2.5 | 15 |
| Preschool | 2.5 | 6 | 32 |
| Primary/Junior School Age | 5 yr 8 mo | 13 | 30 |