We offer early learning and child care on a full-time, part-time and respite basis for children aged 18 months to 12 years. Mothercraft Ottawa programs are provided in a centre, in a school or in a caregiver’s home during the school year and throughout the summer.
Programs + Services
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 97% | Yes |
| May 22, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 99% | Yes |
| Nov 6, 2012 | Licensing Inspection | 92% | 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 licensee shall ensure that the total licensed capacity is not exceeded at any time. |
| Kindergarten room is licenced for use by a group of 20 kindergarten children. |
| The licensee shall provide written confirmation to the ministry that the 3 outstanding children's immunization records identified during the license inspection are on file and children have been immunized as recommended by the local medical officer of health by November 15, 2015. |
| Preschool room (part-time)is licenced for use by a group of 16 preschool children. |
| Guidelines and sample menus for preparing bag lunches 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 is forgotten. |
| Toddler room is licensed for use by a group of 15 toddlers. |
| Toddler room (part-time) is licensed for use by a group of 15 toddlers. |
| Infant room is licensed for use by a group of 10 infants. |
| Junior preschool room is licensed for use by a group of 16 preschool children. |
| Senior preschool room is licensed for use by a group of 16 preschool children. |
Director's Approval
| Director approval is granted to allow mixed age grouping pursuant to ss.8(2) and (3) of O.Reg. 137/15. |
| Director's approval for children aged 44 months and over to use sheet-covered mats for resting. |
| Director's approval has been granted for children in the part time program to bring bagged lunches. |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "Mothercraft Ottawa 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 | 30 |
| Preschool | 2.5 | 6 | 48 |
| Kindergarten | 3 yr 8 mo | 5 yr 8 mo | 20 |