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Subsection 2.2 - Ratios and Maximum Group Size

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Subsection 2.2 - Ratios and Maximum Group Size

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It mandates that every licensee must ensure that in each child care centre it operates, children are grouped according to specific age categories as outlined in Schedule 1 or 3. It requires that each licensed age group only includes children whose ages fall within the specified category, subject to certain conditions. Additionally, it stipulates that for every licensed age group, the regulations regarding the ratio of employees to children, the maximum number of children in the group, and the proportion of employees that must be qualified, are met.

RATIOS

Infant (Younger than 18 months) - 3:10; max of 10 children; 1/3 qualified employees

Toddler (18 months or older but

younger than 30 months) - 1:5; max of 15 children; 1/3 qualified employees

Preschool (30 months or older but

younger than 6 years) - 1:8; max of 24 children; 2/3 qualified employees

Kindergarten (44 months or older but

younger than 7 years) - 1:13; max of 26 children; 1/2 qualified employees

Primary/Junior School Age (44 months or older but

younger than 7 years) - 1:15; max 30 children; 1/2 qualified employees

Junior School Age (44 months or older but

younger than 7 years) - 1:20; max of 20 children; 1/1 qualified employees

MAXIMUM GROUP

Licensees should contemplate the developmental needs and abilities of a child when considering

placement in an older age group as part of mixed age grouping. Discussion with parents should occur and

parental approval should be obtained before transitioning the child to the older group.

Licensees should take steps to support the transition of the younger child to an older age group to be

sure that the placement in the group is appropriate for the child.

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Subsection 2.5 - Supervisor Counted as Part of Ratios

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Subsection 2.5 - Supervisor Counted as Part of Ratios

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It outlines the conditions under which a supervisor of a child care centre can be counted towards the staff-to-child ratios required by regulations. Specifically, if fewer than five full-time employees are needed to meet the ratios, the supervisor can be counted as a full-time employee. If five or six full-time employees are required, a full-time supervisor may be counted as a full-time employee for up to half the time a full-time employee is required to be on staff. However, if seven or more full-time employees are needed, the supervisor cannot be counted towards the ratios.

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It mandates that every licensee must ensure their child care center includes designated spaces as required by regulations. This includes ensuring the facility meets specific spatial requirements to support the activities and safety of the children in care.

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It mandates that every licensee of a child care center must ensure the provision of play activity space that meets a minimum unobstructed floor space requirement of 2.8 square meters for each child in a licensed infant, toddler, or preschool group, as specified in Ontario Regulation 137/15.

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It mandates that every licensee must ensure the child care centre provides play materials that are adequate in number for the licensed capacity, varied enough to allow for rotation, accessible to children throughout the day, and designed to encourage choice, exploration, play, and inquiry.

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It mandates that every licensee implement policies and procedures related to sanitary practices within the child care center, per Ontario Regulation 137/15.

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Subsection 4.5 Daily Observation of Children

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Subsection 4.5 Daily Observation of Children

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It mandates that every licensee must ensure a daily observation is made of each child receiving child care to monitor their health and well-being, as per Ontario Regulation 137/15.

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It mandates that every licensee must ensure that any accidents involving children receiving care at their child care center are properly reported in accordance with Ontario Regulation 137/15 .

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It mandates that every licensee of a child care centre or home child care agency must maintain a daily written record that includes a summary of any incident affecting the health, safety, or well-being of any child receiving care at the centre, any staff at the centre, any child receiving care where the licensee oversees home child care, or any person providing child care in such premises, as per Ontario Regulation 137/15.

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Subsection 4.12 - Administration of Drugs and Medication

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Subsection 4.12 - Administration of Drugs and Medication

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It mandates that when a licensee agrees to administer drugs or medications, they must ensure a written procedure is established for administering any drug or medication to a child in their care. This includes keeping records of drug and medication administration. Additionally, all drugs and medicines on the premises must be stored and administered according to the label instructions and authorization.

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It mandates that every licensee of a child care centre must post planned menus for the current and following week, ensuring transparency and allowing for dietary planning.

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It mandates that every licensee must have a program statement consistent with the Minister’s policy statement on programming and pedagogy as issued under subsection 55 (3) of the Act. This program statement must be reviewed at least annually. It should reflect a view of children as competent, capable, curious, and rich in potential.

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It outlines the qualifications for employees in childcare centers. This includes educational requirements, certifications such as first aid and CPR, necessary experience, background checks, ongoing training, specialized training for working with special needs children, supervision ratios, and language proficiency if relevant. These requirements ensure that staffed with competent individuals capable of providing safe and nurturing environments for children. The qualified employees should be a member in good standing of the College of Early Childhood Educators, approved by a director, with a diploma in child and youth care, recreation, and leisure services, and a member in good standing with the Ontario College of teachers.