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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 97% | Yes |
| Feb 18, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 99% | Yes |
| Aug 31, 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. |
| 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 1 - 15 children, 18 months of age and over up to and incuding 30 months of age or 15 children, more than 30 months of age up to and including 5 years of age. |
| Room 2 - 16 children more than 30 months of age up to and including 5 years of age or 16 Kindergarten aged children. |
| Room 102 is licensed for a group of 20 children, 44 months of age or over up to and including 67 months 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 102 is licensed for a group of 26 kindergarten children. |
| Room 103 is licensed for a group of 20 children, 44 months of age or over up to and including 67 months 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 103 is licensed for a group of 30 primary/junior school age children. |
| The stage is licensed for a group of 25 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, The stage is licensed for a group of 30 primary/junior school age children. |
| Room 104 is licensed for a group of 25 children, 68 months of age or over as of August 31 of the year and up to and including 12 years of age OR 20 children, 44 months of age or over up to and including 67 months of age as of Auugust 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 104 is licensed for a group of 30 primary/junior school aged children. |
Director's Approval
| Director approval is granted to allow for mixed age grouping pursuant to S.55(2) |
| Director approval is granted for children 44 months of age and over to use the unfenced yard of Applecroft P.S. |
| 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. |
| Once the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect, director approval is granted for the use of a room or area with 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 set out in the shared space confirmation. |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "Schoolhouse Playcare - Applecroft" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toddler | 1.5 | 2.5 | 15 |
| Preschool | 2.5 | 6 | 16 |
| Kindergarten | 3 yr 8 mo | 5 yr 8 mo | 26 |
| Primary/Junior School Age | 5 yr 8 mo | 13 | 87 |