Allenby Daycare Inc.

Allenby Daycare Inc. is a Canadian nonprofit childcare organization established in 1983 to provide quality childcare services to families in the Allenby community. It operates as a not-for-profit entity governed by a Board of Directors composed of Allenby Daycare parents. The organization is licensed by the Ministry of Education to serve children ranging from toddlers to school-aged, including junior and senior kindergarten students.

History and Mission

Founded to meet the childcare needs of local families, Allenby Daycare’s mission is to offer a stimulating, nurturing, and safe environment that supports the emotional, creative, social, physical, and intellectual development of children outside regular school hours. The daycare emphasizes fostering cooperation, responsibility, positive self-concept, independence, and security among children. The staff, composed of fully trained educators, aims to meet individual child needs within the context of the group, encouraging each child's unique individuality and emotional expression.

Services and Programs

Allenby Daycare provides comprehensive childcare programming for children between 18 months and 12 years of age. The center is licensed to care for:

• 15 toddlers
• 16 preschoolers
• 78 junior and senior kindergarten children
• 155 school-aged children

Programs include before and after school care, as well as summer camps. The daycare operates a 12-month program with a two-week closure in August. It offers subsidized childcare spaces for eligible families.

Curriculum and Approach

The curriculum focuses on self-chosen activities that promote exploration, questioning, and problem-solving through structured play. Both indoor and outdoor activities are provided to support age-appropriate physical skills and holistic development. Special consideration is given to fostering a positive environment that encourages emotional recognition, acceptance, and expression.

Languages, Dietary Services, and Community Engagement

The daycare’s staff are multilingual, speaking languages including Cantonese, French, Hindi, Italian, Punjabi, Persian, Romanian, Spanish, Tagalog, and Tamil. Dietary services include catered food with a peanut-free menu and special meal options such as vegetarian dishes available upon request.

The organization actively participates in the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system, which aims to make quality childcare more affordable and accessible. Fees have been reduced substantially since the program’s inception, with ongoing updates reflecting changes in government childcare policies.

Licensing and Accreditation

Allenby Daycare is licensed by the Ontario Ministry of Education and participates in the City of Toronto’s childcare fee subsidy program. It operates within Allenby Public School and escorts children to nearby schools, such as Allenby Junior Public School.

Governance and Funding

As a nonprofit, Allenby Daycare is managed by a parent-operated Board of Directors. It relies on fees, government funding, and subsidies to sustain its programs. The CWELCC enrollment reflects its commitment to national childcare initiatives reducing costs for families.

Allenby Daycare Inc. continues its established role as a vital community childcare provider, balancing quality programming with accessibility and inclusivity for families in Toronto.

Business Registration Number: 892023342RR0001

Location: Operates within Allenby Public School, Toronto

Licensing: Ministry of Education, Ontario

Age Range Served: 18 months to 12 years

Program Types: Before and after school care, summer camps, subsidized childcare spaces

Languages Spoken by Staff: Cantonese, French, Hindi, Italian, Punjabi, Persian, Romanian, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil

Dietary Services: Catered, peanut-free, special meals, vegetarian options

Affiliations: Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care System (CWELCC)