Programs that furnish and/or repair basic household, work-related, and personal necessities for people who cannot afford to purchase and/or repair these items at retail prices and who qualify for this service on the basis of income, age or disability.
Programs that provide assistance for people who are experiencing an unexpected financial crisis and have insufficient resources to obtain essential services or to meet expenses in situations where financial assistance related to their specific circumstance is unavailable. Monetary assistance may be in the form of immediate cash, loans, checks or vouchers.
Programs that provide for the basic transportation needs of the community including the local and long-distance conveyance of people and goods, and special arrangements for older adults, people with disabilities and other community residents who have no personal transportation and are unable to utilize public transportation.
Programs that seek to meet the basic shelter needs of the community by providing temporary shelter for people who are in emergency situations, home improvement programs, housing location assistance and a variety of housing alternatives.
Office phone: 416-314-8000
Fax: 416-314-8050
Web site:www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/family/ocl/ Address:393 University Ave, 14th Fl, Toronto, ON, M5G 1W9 Location: (Intersection) Toronto Central (University Ave-Dundas St W)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 27) Officers: Debra Stephens, Children's Lawyer
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Languages of service: English ; French
Eligibility: Parents, courts, lawyers, children or any persons depending on legislation - must be in court system already
How to apply: Court referrals only
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - braille and lowered elevator buttons - designated parking in lot, close to entrance
Service description: Personal Rights -- legal representation of children under the Courts of Justice Act in custody/access matters under the Divorce Act and Children's Law Reform Act
legal representation of children and minor parents under the Child and Family Services Act, in child protection proceedings and Consent to Adoption matters preparation of reports to the court under the Courts of Justice Act in custody/access applications
Property Rights -- represents the child's interest in estate or trust matters
provides civil legal representation for the child when there is no one willing and able to do so
Organization type: Provincial Government
Subjects: Child custody; Child protective services; Children; Legal guardians; Legal protection; Legal services
Record ID: MET0854
Last complete update: 2008-05-16
Last modification date: 2008-07-29
Office phone: 416-944-0091
Fax: 416-924-9610
E-mail:reachmecapaw@yahoo.com Address: St Luke's United Church, 353 Sherbourne St, Ste B2, Toronto, ON, M5A 2S3 Location: (Intersection) Toronto East (Sherbourne St-Carlton St)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28) Officers: Gerald Bahati, Executive Director
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Area served: Greater Toronto Area
Languages of service: English ; Ganda ; Kinyarwanda ; Lingala ; Rundi ; Swahili
Eligibility: Open to all
How to apply: Drop in
Fees: Optional membership fee
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible -- call for details - street parking, entrance close by
Service description: Family counselling
community development human rights education
Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Community development; Family counselling; Human rights
Record ID: MET0063
Last complete update: 2007-11-21
Last modification date: 2008-03-31
Office phone: 416-415-5000 ext 4522 Intake
Toll-free phone: 1-800-265-2002
Fax: 416-415-2432
E-mail:jkaur@georgebrown.ca Web site:www.georgebrown.ca Address:St James Campus, 200 King St E, Rm 524A, Toronto, ON, M5A 3W8 Mail Address: Stn B, Box 1015, Toronto, ON, M5T 2T9
Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Jarvis St-King St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28)
Officers: Jaswant Kaur, Coordinator, 416-415-5000 ext 3575
Shane Connors, Intake Coordinator
Hours: September - June -- Monday to Friday 9 am - 4 pm - monthly information sessions
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Youth and adults 19 years and over who are dealing with addiction or mental health issues
How to apply: Self referrals accepted
submit completed referral form and Personal Information Agreement -- available on web site attend information session, one-on-one assessment interview with intake coordinator and complete English writing assessment intake January, April or September
Fees: None
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - designated and street parking close to entrance
Service description: Supported education program
focus on interpersonal skills, assertiveness and vocational exploration and planning college credit courses in English, computer skills, psychology and personal development volunteer work placements and assessment individual supportive counselling and follow-up
Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects Academic upgrading; Alcoholism; Computer training; Drug addiction; Employment; Mental health; Vocational counselling; Vocational rehabilitation; Work placements
Record ID: MET0458
Last complete update: 2007-08-31
Last modification date: 2008-03-31
Office phone: 416-691-7407
Fax: 416-691-8466
E-mail:info@neighbourhoodlink.org Web site:www.neighbourhoodlink.org Address: 2802 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON, M4C 1M1
Location (Intersection): Toronto East (Dawes Rd-Danforth Ave)
Ward:Beaches-East York (Ward 31) Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Marginalized seniors 59 years and over
How to apply: Call for application
Fees: Subsidized rent
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance
Service description: Bachelor and one bedroom apartments
25 units including 2 accessible units
Organization type: Non Profit, United Way, Registered Charity
Subjects Low income housing; Seniors apartments
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET0877
Last complete update: 2008-02-06
Last modification date: 2008-03-31
Blevins Child Care Centre - 26 Blevins Place ( #577) (City of Toronto)
Name of Program: Blevins Child Care Centre - 26 Blevins Place ( #577) (City of Toronto)
Type of Program: Child Care Centre
Name of Operator: City Of Toronto
Address:26 Blevins Place, Toronto, ON
M5A 3M5
Phone: (416) 392-5517
Date of First Licence: November 29, 1994
Licensed Capacity by Age Group: Preschool 56
Total Licensed Capacity: 56
Licence Status: Regular with Terms & Conditions
Legal Status: N/A
Areas of Non Compliance:
None
Terms and Conditions on Current Licence:
The operator shall ensure that the child care licensing poster is posted in a conspicuous place in the day nursery at or near each entrance commonly used by parents
Enhanced supervision shall be maintained if the children are using the spiral slide of the west play structure.
Director's Approval:
Approval is granted for mixed age grouping pursuant to s.55(2).
Language of Service Delivery: English
Website: Not Available
MCYS Regional Office: Toronto
Cabbagetown Early Learning Centre
Name of Program: Cabbagetown Early Learning Centre
Type of Program: Name of Operator: Earlscourt - Creche Child Development Institute
Address:162 Parliament Street, Toronto, ON
M5A 2Z1
Phone: (416) 968-0990
Date of First Licence: May 09, 2003
Licensed Capacity by Age Group: Infant 10
Toddler 20
Preschool 36
Total Licensed Capacity: 66
Licence Status: Regular with Terms & Conditions
Legal Status: N/A
Areas of Non Compliance:
None
Terms and Conditions on Current Licence:
The operator shall ensure that the child care licensing poster is posted in a conspicuous place in the day nursery at or near each entrance commonly used by parents.
Upon completion, the operator shall submit the results of the inspection conducted by the third party certified playground safety inspector, together with an action plan to address any issues, which may be identified. The action plan must be approved by the ministry prior to implementation.
Director's Approval:
Approval is granted for mixed age grouping pursuant to s.55(2).
Language of Service Delivery: English Website: Not Available
MCYS Regional Office: Toronto
Christian Community Centre Day Care/The Yonge Street Mission - 270 Gerrard St.
Name of Program: Christian Community Centre Day Care/The Yonge Street Mission - 270 Gerrard St.
Type of Program: Name of Operator: The Yonge Street Mission (Christian Community Centre Day Care)
Address:270 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, ON
M5A 2G4
Phone: (416) 929-9614
Date of First Licence: April 10, 1984
Licensed Capacity by Age Group: Infant 10
Toddler 15
Preschool 24
Total Licensed Capacity: 49
Licence Status: Regular
Legal Status: N/A
Areas of Non Compliance:
None
Terms and Conditions on Current Licence:
The operator shall ensure that the child care licensing poster is posted in a conspicuous place in the day nursery at or near each entrance commonly used by parents
Director's Approval:
Approval is granted for mixed age grouping pursuant to s.55(2).
Language of Service Delivery: English
Website: Not Available
MCYS Regional Office: Toronto
Distillery District Early Learning Centre
Name of Program: Distillery District Early Learning Centre
Type of Program: Name of Operator: Distillery District Early Learning Centre (Operator: 1638449 Ontario Inc.)
Address:55 Mill Street, Building #9, Suite 200, Toronto, ON, M5A 3C4 Phone: (416) 360-4042
Date of First Licence: April 28, 2006
Licensed Capacity by Age Group: Toddler 30
Preschool 56
Total Licensed Capacity: 86
Licence Status: Regular with Terms & Conditions
Legal Status: N/A
Areas of Non Compliance: None
Terms and Conditions on Current Licence:
The operator shall ensure that the child care licensing poster is posted in a conspicuous place in the day nursery at or near each entrance commonly used by parents
Licensed care is provided between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
A nursery program is offered for 16 preschool children in the preschool room # 3.
An unlicensed creative arts program is offered at this location outside of regular hours.
Director's Approval:
Approval is granted for mixed age grouping pursuant to s.55(2).
Language of Service Delivery: English
Website: Not Available
MCYS Regional Office: Toronto
Duke of York Day Care Programs
Name of Program: Duke of York Day Care Programs
Type of Program: Name of Operator: Duke Of York Day Care Programs
Address:20 Regent Street, Regent Pk/Duke of York PS, Toronto, ON
M5A 3N6
Phone: (416) 363-6771
Date of First Licence: December 10, 1980
Licensed Capacity by Age Group: Preschool 24
School Age 40
Total Licensed Capacity: 64
Licence Status: Regular with Terms & Conditions
Legal Status: N/A
Areas of Non Compliance:
None
Terms and Conditions on Current Licence:
The operator shall ensure that the child care licensing poster is posted in a conspicuous place in the day nursery at or near each entrance commonly used by parents.
No child shall use Duke of York Public School playground equipment until the ministry receives written confirmation from a certified third party playground inspector confirming it is safe for children use.
Director's Approval:
Approval is granted for mixed age grouping pursuant to s. 55(2).
Language of Service Delivery: English
Website: Not Available
MCYS Regional Office: Toronto
EYET Early Learning Centre (Tom's Place)
Name of Program: EYET Early Learning Centre (Tom's Place)
Type of Program: Name of Operator: East York/east Toronto Family Resources
Address:80 Sackville Street, Toronto, ON
M5A 3E5
Phone: (416) 364-6385
Date of First Licence: August 31, 2006
Licensed Capacity by Age Group: Preschool 36
Total Licensed Capacity: 36
Licence Status: Regular
Legal Status: N/A
Areas of Non Compliance:
None
Terms and Conditions on Current Licence:
The operator shall ensure that the child care licensing poster is posted in a conspicuous place in the day nursery at or near each entrance commonly used by parents.
Director's Approval:
Approval is granted for mixed age grouping pursuant to s.55(2).
Language of Service Delivery: English
Website: Not Available
MCYS Regional Office: Toronto
Garderie La Farandole de Toronto Inc.
Name of Program: Garderie La Farandole de Toronto Inc.
Type of Program: Name of Operator: Garderie La Farandole De Toronto Inc.
Address:14, rue Pembroke, Toronto, ON
M5A 2N7
Phone: (416) 363-1841
Date of First Licence: June 02, 1986
Licensed Capacity by Age Group: Infant 10
Toddler 10
Preschool 36
Senior Kindergarten 37
School Age 30
Total Licensed Capacity: 123
Licence Status: Regular with Terms & Conditions
Legal Status: N/A
Areas of Non Compliance:
None
Terms and Conditions on Current Licence:
The operator shall ensure that the child care licensing poster is posted in a conspicuous place in the day nursery at or near each entrance commonly used by parents
Le plan d'action pour le terrain de jeu approuvé en effet.
La garderie peut accommoder un groupe de 10 enfants d'âge de 4 ans avec une éducatrice et un groupe de 12 enfants d'âge de 5 ans avec une éducatrice dans la même salle. Il est entendu que s'il y a plus que vingt enfants dans cette classe, il y aura une deuxieme educatrice qualifiee avec ce groupe.
La garderie peut créer un groupe d'enfants d'âge de jardin avec un groupe d'enfants de 6 ans. S'il y a plus que 20 % des enfants de 5 ans dans cette classe, le ratio de 1/12 employé/enfants sera respecté.
L'exploitant peut offrir un programme de camp d'été sans permis. Ce programme est offert une fois par année et ne dure pas plus que dix semaines.
Director's Approval:
Conformément au paragraphe 55(2), l'approbation est accordée en ce qui concerne le groupement des enfants mixte sauf pour le groupe d'enfants de classe jardin.
Language of Service Delivery:
French
Website: Not Available
MCYS Regional Office: Toronto
Gerrard Early Learning Centre (Plato Adult Education Centre of Toronto)
Name of Program: Gerrard Early Learning Centre (Plato Adult Education Centre of Toronto)
Type of Program: Name of Operator: Gerrard Early Learning Centre (Plato Adult Education Centre Of Toronto)
Address:163 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, ON
M5A 2E4
Phone: (416) 926-2208
Date of First Licence: September 27, 2005
Licensed Capacity by Age Group: Infant 10
Toddler 10
Preschool 40
Total Licensed Capacity: 60
Licence Status: Regular with Terms & Conditions
Legal Status: N/A
Areas of Non Compliance:
None
Terms and Conditions on Current Licence:
The operator shall ensure that the child care licensing poster is posted in a conspicuous place in the day nursery at or near each entrance commonly used by parents.
The operator is to ensure that the toddler children enter the building by the side door only.
The operator is to ensure that the preschool and infant children enter the building from the main entrance doors only.
The preschool playground may be used by a maximum of 24 children.
The toddler playground may be used by a maximum of 5 children.
The operator shall ensure that a rotating schedule for the playground is in place to meet licensing requirements.
Director's Approval:
Approval is granted for mixed age grouping pursuant to s.55(2).
Language of Service Delivery: English
Website: Not Available
MCYS Regional Office: Toronto
Regent Park Child Care Centre - City of Toronto - 600 Dundas East (#6888)
Name of Program: Regent Park Child Care Centre - City of Toronto - 600 Dundas East (#6888)
Type of Program: Name of Operator: City Of Toronto
Address:600 Dundas Street East, Toronto, ON
M5A 2B9
Phone: (416) 392-5513
Date of First Licence: February 07, 1986
Licensed Capacity by Age Group: Infant 20
Toddler 20
Total Licensed Capacity: 40
Licence Status: Regular with Terms & Conditions
Legal Status: N/A
Areas of Non Compliance:
None
Terms and Conditions on Current Licence:
The operator shall ensure that the child care licensing poster is posted in a conspicuous place in the day nursery at or near each entrance commonly used by parents
The Therapeutic Nursery Program will maintain a 1:3 staff/child ratio.
The Therapeutic Nursery Program will operate two separate half day programs from 8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The operator will provide a consent form for the Therapeutic Nursery Program which will inform parents that a separate sleep room in unavailable and that a crib or cradle is not provided for each child. This form will be signed by the parents and kept on the child's file.
Director's Approval:
Approval is granted for mixed age grouping pursuant to s.55(2).
Language of Service Delivery: English
Website: Not Available
MCYS Regional Office: Toronto
Robertson House Nursery School (Facility #16136) (City of Toronto)
Name of Program: Robertson House Nursery School (Facility #16136) (City of Toronto)
Type of Program: Name of Operator: City Of Toronto
Address:291 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, ON, M5A 2R9 Phone: (416) 397-4546
Date of First Licence: November 04, 1998
Licensed Capacity by Age Group: Infant 10
Toddler 5
Preschool 16
School Age 29
Total Licensed Capacity: 60
Licence Status: Regular with Terms & Conditions
Legal Status: N/A
Areas of Non Compliance:
None
Terms and Conditions on Current Licence:
The operator shall ensure that the child care licensing poster is posted in a conspicuous place in the day nursery at or near each entrance commonly used by parents
Within the pre school capacity, the centre may operate with a ratio of 1 to 5 with a group size of 15 children in the main room which may include toddler, preschool and school age children.
When infants are in attendance they are to be separated from other children.
This centre operates two half day nursery programs.
This centre may accommodate an exclusive group of infant, toddler or preschool children or a combination of these groups as necessary.
If more than 3 toddlers are in attendance the group size is reduced to 15 and a ratio of 1 to 5 is maintained.
Director's Approval:
Approval is granted for mixed age grouping pursuant to s.55(2).
Language of Service Delivery: English
Website: Not Available
MCYS Regional Office: Toronto
St. Lawrence Co-operative Day Care (2 Princess Street)
Name of Program: St. Lawrence Co-operative Day Care (2 Princess Street)
Type of Program: Name of Operator: St. Lawrence Co-operative Day Care Inc.
Address:2 Princess Street, Toronto, ON, M5A 4G6 Phone: (416) 363-9506
Date of First Licence: June 16, 1982
Licensed Capacity by Age Group: Toddler 10
Preschool 40
Total Licensed Capacity: 50
Licence Status: Regular
Legal Status: N/A
Areas of Non Compliance:
None
Terms and Conditions on Current Licence:
The operator shall ensure that the child care licensing poster is posted in a conspicuous place in the day nursery at or near each entrance commonly used by parents
Director's Approval:
Approval is granted for mixed age grouping pursuant to s.55(2).
Language of Service Delivery: English
Website: Not Available
MCYS Regional Office: Toronto
St. Lawrence Co-operative Day Care School Age (230 The Esplanade)
Name of Program: St. Lawrence Co-operative Day Care School Age (230 The Esplanade)
Type of Program: Name of Operator: St. Lawrence Co-operative Day Care Inc.
Address:230 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON, M5A 4J6 Phone: (416) 363-9425
Date of First Licence: December 17, 1992
Licensed Capacity by Age Group: Preschool 20
Senior Kindergarten 24
School Age 60
Total Licensed Capacity: 104
Licence Status: Regular with Terms & Conditions
Legal Status: N/A
Areas of Non Compliance: None
Terms and Conditions on Current Licence:
The operator shall ensure that the child care licensing poster is posted in a conspicuous place in the day nursery at or near each entrance commonly used by parents
The operator shall submit written confirmation to the ministry when the child care centre has been painted and the carpets and sofas have been replaced.
By November 15, 2007, the operator shall confirm with the ministry the steps taken in response to the audit report of July 30, 2007.
Director's Approval:
Approval is granted for mixed age grouping pursuant to s.55(2).
Language of Service Delivery: English
Website: Not Available
MCYS Regional Office: Toronto
Toronto, City of
Councillor, Ward 28 -- Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Pam McConnell)
b>Office phone: 416-392-7916
Fax: 416-392-7296
Email:councillor_mcconnell@toronto.ca Web sitewww.toronto.ca Address Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St W, Ste A7, Toronto, ON, M5H 2N2
Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Bay St-Queen St W)
Languages of service: English
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * braille elevator, lowered buttons * designated and street parking close to entrance
Organization type: Regional Government
Last complete update: 2007-10-10
Office phone: 416-322-4950
Fax: 416-322-8084
Email:generalmail@ocasi.org Web site:www.ocasi.org Address: 110 Eglinton Ave W, Ste 200, Toronto, ON, M4R 1A3
Location (Intersection): Toronto North (Yonge St-Eglinton Ave W)
Hours: Monday-Friday 9-5 July-August - Monday-Thursday 9-5, Friday 9-1
Area served: Ontario
Languages of service: Amharic ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; English ; French ; Ganda ; Latvian ; Russian ; Sinhala ; Spanish ; Tamil
How to apply: Application package available on Web site: Fees: Annual membership fee based on organization's budget - $80 to $1000
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