Business Details
41 Years
experience
Licensed Childcare Programs in Toronto
Ledbury Park Child Care has been a trusted community-based nonprofit childcare provider since 1985. Located within Ledbury Park Elementary and Middle School, we maintain a collaborative relationship with school administration, support staff, and teaching professionals to deliver integrated care. Our play-based learning philosophy emphasizes emergent curriculum and pedagogical approaches that help children learn through meaningful materials and experiences. We serve families with children aged 2.5 to 12 years, offering preschool, kindergarten, and school-age programs designed to foster social cooperation and developmental growth. Our team works closely with Wholesome Kids Catering to provide nutritious, seasonally rotating meals aligned with Canada's Food Guide while accommodating dietary restrictions.We utilize Storypark to document child development and engage families in daily learning experiences. As a volunteer-led organization governed by a Parent Board of Directors, we prioritize community needs and maintain transparent communication with families. Our programs follow a structured intake process with priority tiers for enrollment, ensuring equitable access to childcare services. We actively support families seeking fee subsidies and participate in the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care agreement to reduce costs for eligible programs. Our commitment to quality care remains unwavering as we continue serving Toronto families across generations.
Services
Preschool Program
Kindergarten Program
School Age Program
Catered Meals
Wait List Application
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We have operated as a nonprofit childcare provider since 1985
- Our programs are integrated within a school environment for enhanced learning opportunities
- We implement a play-based learning philosophy with emergent curriculum approaches
- Our catering program follows Canada's Food Guide with seasonal menu rotations
- We maintain transparent enrollment processes with priority access tiers
Services
Preschool Program
Our preschool program serves children aged 2.6-4 years with play-based learning in a school-integrated environment. We use emergent curriculum approaches that help children develop through meaningful materials and experiences. The program emphasizes social cooperation and developmental growth while preparing children for future educational experiences.
Kindergarten Program
Our Full-Day Kindergarten (FDK) program provides integrated care before and after school hours. Designed to complement school curriculum, this program offers structured activities that reinforce classroom learning while maintaining a focus on play-based exploration and social development for 4-6 year olds.
School Age Program
This after-school program serves children in grades 1-6 with cooperative learning activities in a school-adjacent setting. Our curriculum encourages social development and academic reinforcement through structured play while accommodating older children's evolving educational and social needs through age-appropriate programming.
Catered Meals
We provide seasonal, nutritionally balanced meals and snacks through Wholesome Kids Catering. Our menus follow Canada's Food Guide and feature locally sourced ingredients that change with the seasons. We accommodate special dietary requirements while ensuring children receive proper nutrition in a family-style dining environment.
Fee Subsidy Assistance
We participate in the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care agreement, offering reduced fees for eligible families. Our staff assists with subsidy applications and provides information about government-funded childcare support programs to help make quality care more accessible for Toronto families.
People
Christine File
Executive Director
Christine File leads our childcare program with extensive experience in early childhood education. She oversees daily operations, program development, and family engagement while maintaining collaborative relationships with school staff and community partners to ensure quality care delivery.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We provide care for children aged 2.5-12 years, including preschool (2.6-4 years), kindergarten (4-6 years), and school-age programs (grades 1-6).
Are meals provided?
Yes, we offer catered meals and snacks through Wholesome Kids Catering, following Canada's Food Guide with seasonal menu rotations and accommodations for dietary restrictions.
How does enrollment work?
Families complete a waitlist application with priority access tiers. We notify families about available spaces approximately one month in advance, with main intakes in July and September.
Do you offer fee subsidies?
Yes, we participate in the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care agreement, providing reduced fees for eligible families and assisting with government subsidy applications.
What is your educational philosophy?
We use play-based learning with emergent curriculum approaches, believing all children are capable learners who develop best through meaningful, hands-on experiences and social interaction.
How do you communicate with families?
We use Storypark to document child development and share learning experiences with families, maintaining regular communication through our website, email updates, and direct contact.
