Schoolhouse Playcare Centre offers programmes for children between the ages of 6 weeks and 12 years at a variety of locations across the Durham Region and within Durham District School Board schools.
Also availble - Summer Programmers for Toddlers/Preschoolers, and Schoolagers
| CATEGORY | AGES | SCHOOL | LOCATION |
| Infants | 6 weeks – 18 months | Sinclair S.S. | Whitby |
| Toddlers | 18 months - 30 months | Applecroft P.S. Brooklin Village P.S. Cadarackque P.S. Glen Dhu P.S. Highbush P.S. John Dryden P.S. Lincoln Alexander P.S. Ormiston P.S. Roland Michener P.S. Sinclair S.S. Stephen Saywell P.S. Valley Farm P.S. | Ajax Brooklin Ajax Whitby Pickering Whitby Ajax Whitby Ajax Whitby Oshawa Pickering |
| Preschool | 30 months – 44 months | Highbush P.S. Valley Farm P.S. Applecroft P.S. Cadarackque P.S. Lincoln Alexander P.S. Roland Michener P.S. Glen Dhu P.S. John Dryden P.S. Ormiston P.S. Sinclair S.S. Stephen Saywell P.S. | Pickering Pickering Ajax Ajax Ajax Ajax Whitby Whitby Whitby Whitby Oshawa |
| Nursery School | 30 months – 44 months | Highbush P.S. Valley Farm P.S. Applecroft P.S. Cadarackque P.S. Lincoln Alexander P.S. Roland Michener P.S. Glen Dhu P.S. John Dryden P.S. Ormiston P.S. Stephen Saywell P.S. | Pickering Pickering Ajax Ajax Ajax Ajax Whitby Whitby Whitby Oshawa |
Full Day Kindergarten Extended Day | 44 months – 66 months | Highbush P.S. Valley Farm P.S. Applecroft P.S. Cadarackque P.S. Lincoln Alexander P.S. Fallingbrook P.S. John Dryden P.S. Ormiston P.S. Robert Munsch P.S. Whitby Shores P.S. | Pickering Pickering Ajax Ajax Ajax Whitby Whitby Whitby Whitby Whitby |
| Schoolage | 6 years – 12 years | Altona Forest P.S. Highbush P.S. Valley Farm P.S. Westcreek P.S. Applecroft P.S. Cadarackque P.S. Eagle Ridge P.S. Lincoln Alexander P.S. Roland Michener P.S. Romeo Dallaire P.S. Blair Ridge P.S. Brooklin Village P.S. Captain Michael VandenBos P.S. Fallingbrook P.S. Glen Dhu P.S. John Dryden P.S. Julie Payette P.S. Ormiston P.S. Robert Munsch P.S. Sir Samuel Steele P.S. Whitby Shores P.S. Williamsburg P.S. Stephen Saywell P.S. | Pickering Pickering Pickering Pickering Ajax Ajax Ajax Ajax Ajax Ajax Brooklin Brooklin Whitby Whitby Whitby Whitby Whitby Whitby Whitby Whitby Whitby Whitby Oshawav |
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 16, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 96% | Yes |
| Nov 26, 2013 | Licensing Inspection | 98% | Yes |
| Nov 29, 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. |
| Room 116 is licensed for a group of 18 children, 67 months of age or over up to and including 12 years of age as of August 31 of the year, until 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 116 is licensed for use by a Primary/Junior school age group of 20 children and must meet the staff:child ratios identified in Schedule 1 of Ontario Regulation 137/15. |
| Room 160 is licensed for a group 30 children, 68 months of age or over as of August 31 of the year and up to and including 12 years of age, until 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 160 is licensed for use by a Primary/Junior School Age group of 30 children and must meet the staff:child ratios identified in Schedule 1 of Ontario Regulation 137/15. |
| 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. |
| Room 112 is licensed for a group of 18 children, 67 months of age or over up to and including 12 years of age as of August 31 of the year, until 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 112 is licensed for use by a Kindergarten group of 20 children and must meet the staff:child ratios identified in Schedule 1 of Ontario Regulation 137/15. |
Director's Approval
| 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. |
| As of August 31, 2015, director 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. |
| Ministry Director approval is granted to allow children 44 months to 67 months to use an unfenced playground. |
| Ministry Director approval is granted to allow bag lunches. |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "Schoolhouse Playcare - Altona Forest" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 yr 8 mo | 5 yr 8 mo | 20 |
| Primary/Junior School Age | 5 yr 8 mo | 13 | 50 |