Yorkview Kids Care was established in 1987. As a non-profit school-based childcare centre; Yorkview Kids Care was created to meet the growing needs of the families in the community.
The Centre is located in Yorkview Public School. We have two spacious classrooms, and operate before and after school full-day kindergarten (FDK) programs in shared kindergarten classrooms. We are fortunate to operate one of our school-age programs in the teachers’ staffroom. We have the advantage of having access to the gymnasiums, outdoor courtyards and the library. Our convenient location eliminates additional travel for children attending Yorkview Public School. For safety and convenience, our Pre-school and Kindergarten playground is located on the school grounds and is fully fenced in. We also use the pavement area for riding bikes and active play. The school-age children enjoy the baseball diamond, large field, school playscape and pavement.
A Board of Directors manages Yorkview Kids Care. Board members include parent and community members who are elected each year at our Annual General Meeting. The principal of Yorkview P.S. or a designate may act in the role of a liaison between the school and childcare. If you have a vision for the childcare, please consider joining the Board of Directors.
Yorkview Kids Care prides itself in offering affordable childcare teamed with qualified and caring staff members. We look to your support and input to help us make your child’s experience at Yorkview Kids Care the most positive for you, your child and your family.
These goals and objectives are accomplished within the requirements of the Early Years Act, The Toronto Children’s Services Assessment for Quality Improvement and the Toronto Public Health. Regulations with regard to space, qualifications of staff, teacher ratio, nutrition, safety, medical requirements, type of activities and quality of program are adhered to.
Yorkview Kids Care employees are trained staff and Registered Early Childhood Educators and follow the Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT) framework and the How Does Learning Happen document. All staff have their standard first aid training (with child CPR) and have obtained Vulnerable Sector Checks. On occasions, the centre may host students or volunteers. An orientation and training process outlining guidelines and procedures to the candidate prior to working with the children. Volunteers and students are supervised by an employee at all times; they are never left alone with the children.