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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 99% | Yes |
| Jun 18, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 98% | Yes |
| Sep 13, 2013 | Licensing Inspection | 97% | Yes |
| Aug 15, 2012 | 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. |
| When enrolment allows Activity room 1 and Activity room 2 within the licensed child care centre may be used for up to 16 JK/SK children per program room on PA days and school holidays only until enrolment increases for preschool children and the program for preschool children is reopened. |
| When enrolment allows Activity Room 1:(15) and Activity room 2:(15) within the licensed child care centre maybe used for school age children on regular school days only until enrolment increases for preschool children and the program for preschool children is reopened. |
| The school age and kindergarten programs are licensed to operate before and after school on PA days and school holidays from September to June. |
| The school age licence capacity is based on the use of the Gym:(30) with the alternate space of the Library: (30). |
| The kindergarten licence capacity is based on the use of Room 17:(20) and the alternate space of Room 15:(20) and Room 13:(30). |
Director's Approval
| 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 Preschool (16): 3 children, Kindergarten (20): 4 children, School Age (30): 6 children or (15):3 children. |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "YM-YWCA Guelph - Jean Little 'Y' Child Care Centre" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool | 2.5 | 6 | 32 |
| Kindergarten | 3 yr 8 mo | 5 yr 8 mo | 20 |
| Primary/Junior School Age | 5 yr 8 mo | 13 | 30 |