Welcome to Isabella Walton Child Care Centre

What makes IWCC Unique?

Welcome

Isabella Walton Childcare Centre Inc. is a non-profit childcare centre, governed by a voluntary board of directors comprised of parents and members from the community. The centre is licensed by the Ministry of Education (Early Years) and has a Purchase of Service Agreement with Toronto Children’s Services.

IWCC has opted in for the Canada Wide Early Learning Child Care (CWELCC) initiative. The CWELCC agreement with the Government of Canada supports a fee reduction for families and provides affordability to high quality early learning care.

We are conveniently located at the southeast corner of Birchmount Road and Eglinton Avenue and are open Monday to Friday from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. We are closed on all statutory holidays and on Easter Monday.

Our centre is licensed for 10 infants, 10 toddlers and 32 preschoolers.

Background

Isabella Walton Childcare Centre is a custom built childcare facility and has been in operation since 1991. Anjali Dubey, the Executive Director has been with the organization since its inception as have many of our qualified staff. She also currently serves on the selection committee for the Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching. All our full time staff are fully trained RECE’s and one of our educators was nominated and received the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2016.

At Isabella Walton Childcare Centre we provide quality programs for ten infants (3 months to 18 months), ten toddlers (18 months to 30 months) and two groups of preschool children (2.5 years to 3.8 years).

What makes IWCC Unique?

  • We provide a culturally rich and diverse inclusive program that celebrates all children and families.
  • We believe that parents are the child’s first teachers and parental input and participation at all levels is welcomed.
  • All our full time staff are fully trained RECE’s and most of our staff have been with the organization for a long time.
  • We provide a weekly music program with a qualified musician (Soli)
  • We provide weekly interactive story telling sessions with Adele.
  • Our program is used as a training facility for Centennial College, Seneca College and Toronto Metropolitan University students enrolled in the Early Childhood Education program.
  • We provide children with two snacks and a hot nutritious lunch. Our multicultural menus include fresh fruit, vegetables and are approved by a dietician.
  • Food allergies, and restrictions are accommodated. Vegetarian and Halal food is provided upon parental request.
  • English, Tamil, Bengali, Burmese, and Hindi spoken by staff.
  • We use an app that allows parents to get updates about their child’s day in real time.
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Application/Enrolment

We are licensed to accommodate 52 children in the following age categories.

10 – Infants

under 18 months

10 – Toddlers

18 – 30 months

16 – Jr. Preschool

2 1/2 – 3.8 years

16 – Sr. Preschool

2 1/2- 3.8 years

Children are moved from one group to the next when there is space and when they are developmentally ready to move.

We cannot guarantee a space in the next age group. If a space is not available in the next age group, parents will be given two (2) weeks written notice to leave.

Wait List Form

Waitlist Application Form (doc)

Wait List Form (97 downloads)

Parent Hand Book

Parent Handbook Revised 2018 (pdf)

Parent Hand Book (112 downloads)

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Waiting List

We currently have a one to two year waiting list with no guarantee for spaces. We recommend parents put their names on the waiting list as soon as possible and contact the centre every six months to update their information.

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Prior to Enrolment

All registration forms must be filled out completely before your child can start at IWCC. This includes a medical and up to date immunizations. The first two weeks fees are required on acceptance of the spot.

It is recommended that children are eased into the program on a gradual basis. Parents are encouraged to leave their child for a short period of time on the first day and gradually increase the length of time as your child gets used to the program, staff and the children. Your child will make the transition easier if he or she is eased into the program.

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Withdrawal Notice

Written notice of withdrawal must be given two weeks in advance, or in lieu of notice, two week's fees. If policies are not followed or fees not paid, childcare services may be withdrawn.

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Testimonials From Parents:

"I never had a moment's worry while at work as I knew how well she was looked after her" (1992)

"The staff is trustworthy, knowledgeable and loving. Each and every staff member possesses a genuinely caring attitude on a consistent basis" (2001)

"Where do I begin or how do I begin to show my love and appreciation for this daycare and all your amazing staff" (2005)

" Both my daughters have been attending IWCC for over five years....The staff members are excellent with not only the children but also with the parents. They are friendly, cooperative, and helpful and above all they work together in unity as a team" (2006)

"I want to thank you and your staff for the wonderful care you have given my daughter. It was very hard for me to go back to work and know at three months my daughter would be in good hands. Your staff have proved this to me" (1992)

"Isabella Walton is definitely a community based center with parents, staff and the community working together to ensure that our children get the best possible care" (2005)

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