Macaulay Child Development Centre

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Licensed Child Care Centres

Macaulay child care centres make a difference in children’s lives because

we understand that each child is unique and important
we encourage children to become independent, responsible, and confident
we support children to become active learners, with staff as their guides
we provide activities that promote and enhance physical, social, emotional, language and intellectual development.

Our Program

We offer stimulating, high quality care and education to children 18 months to 10 years. Qualified staff members encourage children to develop problem-solving skills, creativity, a sense of responsibility, independence and a positive sense of self worth. Our centres offer stimulating play activities that are organized into interest areas such as blocks, art activities, sand-and-water area, and outdoor play. Consistent daily routines help children feel safe and secure and include opportunities for them to plan their own activities.

We incorporate the well-researched High/Scope approach in all our activities to teach children to make choices as they learn and to follow through on their plans and decisions. We use the Second Step anti-bullying program to build self-esteem and prepare children to regulate their emotions, solves problems and resolve conflicts.

Our programs meet and exceed all requirements of the Day Nurseries Act and the City of Toronto Operating Criteria.

Our Child Care Centres

The staff at our child care centres include a Supervisor, Early Childhood Education Teachers and Assistant Teachers, a Cook or Kitchen Assistant, and a Caretaker. A Resource Teacher provides extra support to children with special needs at all of our childcare sites. Students and volunteers enrich our programs! Learn more about our staff

We serve two nutritious snacks and a mid-day meal to children in our full-day programs. We provide individualized menus for infants and accommodate children who have food restrictions or allergies. Learn more about Snacks and Meals

Macaulay Child Care Centres are well equipped with educational toys and games, computers with educational software to promote early literacy skills, and extensive playground facilities. Choose a centre from the links below for more information.

Dovercourt Centre

c/o Dovercourt Public School,
228 Bartlett Av., Toronto,
(Dufferin and Dupont)
416-516-8367
Children 2.5 years to 10 years

Humberwood Centre

850 Humberwood Blvd,
(Hwy. 27 and Finch, Etobicoke)
416-394-4766
Children 18 months to 10 years

Jane Street Centre

610 Jane Street
(Jane and Dundas W. Toronto)
416-769-8021
Children 6 months to 5 years

Warren Park Centre

135 Varsity Rd.
(Jane and Dundas W. Toronto)
416-769-8021
Children 4 to 5 years

Regent Street Centre

48 Regent Street
(Keele and Rogers Road)
416-653-8322
Children 18 months to 5 years

Regent Street School Age Program

George Harvey Collegiate
1700 Keele Street
(Keele and Rogers Road)
416-394-4222
Children 6 years to 10 years

Fees and Subsidies

Call the child care centre for information on rates. Subsidized care is available through a service agreement with Toronto Children's Services.

Part-Time Care

We provide part-time care whenever space is available. However, our first priority is to full-time care arrangements. Contact the child care centre to inquire about availability.

For more information about our programs see: Our Child Care Programs

For information about our curriculum, see :

All About High/Scope

Second Step Program