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Children's Services Division

Lord Dufferin/Duke Of York Day Care Centre
Preschool and/or Kindergarten rating

Toronto Operating Criteria rates items on a scale of 1 to 4, where 4 is the highest rating. To meet City of Toronto standards, a minimum of 3 is required. When a rating is less than 3, the centre must take corrective action by the date indicated. For more information about this centre's rating, contact Karen Yu-Chong,  416-363-6771.
Date of last assessment: October, 2012.

2011 2012
      Corrective Action
  Centre Average City Average Centre Average City Average Required By Verified On
Preschool and/or Kindergarten Overall Average 3.213.673.363.52 - -
Structure Of The Day 3.33 3.74 2.33 3.22
Daily And Visual Schedules Posted 4.00 3.64 2.00 3.08 11-OCT-2012 -
Program Plans / Outline Of Activities Posted 3.00 3.91 2.00 2.86 11-OCT-2012 -
Activities And Experiences Offered To Children 3.00 3.67 3.00 3.68 - -
Physical Environment 4.00 3.72 3.33 3.66
Indoor Physical Environment 4.00 3.67 3.00 3.63 - -
Displays 4.00 3.72 4.00 3.53 - -
Diversity In Play Equipment / Toys 4.00 3.73 3.00 3.77 - -
Learning 3.20 3.65 3.22 3.52
Art / Sensory Activities, Equipment And Materials 4.00 3.53 4.00 3.61 - -
Books And Accessories 2.00 3.40 3.00 3.53 - -
Language And Listening 3.00 3.56 2.00 3.24 11-OCT-2012 -
Music And Accessories 4.00 3.82 3.00 3.65 - -
TV And / Or Movie Usage 4.00 3.43 - 2.94 - -
Computer Usage - 3.42 - 3.74 - -
Dramatic Play Activities And Accessories 2.00 3.47 3.00 3.34 - -
Construction / Block Activities And Accessories 4.00 3.87 3.00 3.63 - -
Cognitive / Manipulative Activities And Accessories 4.00 3.86 4.00 3.61 - -
Science And Nature Experiences And Accessories And Materials 1.00 3.79 4.00 3.59 - -
Physical Activities / Active Play Indoors Or Outdoors 4.00 3.65 3.00 3.34 - -
Physical Needs 2.80 3.69 3.40 3.56
Meals And/Or Snack Time 3.00 3.57 4.00 3.35 - -
Equipment Required For Eating / Seating 3.00 3.80 4.00 3.86 - -
Toileting / Diapering Routines And Supplies 1.00 3.57 2.00 3.01 11-OCT-2012 -
Cots And Bedding 4.00 3.84 4.00 3.90 - -
Cloakroom Space And Storage 3.00 3.67 3.00 3.68 - -
Health And Safety 2.67 3.61 3.50 3.45
Health And Safety 1.00 3.88 4.00 3.57 - -
Toys And Play Equipment Washing 4.00 3.24 4.00 3.24 - -
Children's Hand Washing / Sanitizing Practices 3.00 3.74 4.00 3.66 - -
Staff Hand Washing / Sanitizing Practices 4.00 3.89 2.00 3.64 11-OCT-2012 -
Transitions 2.00 3.43 4.00 3.52 - -
Attendance Verification 2.00 3.43 3.00 3.03 - -
Interactions 3.57 3.71 3.86 3.68
Positive Atmosphere 4.00 3.76 4.00 3.76 - -
Supervision Of Children 4.00 3.75 4.00 3.66 - -
Fostering Children's Independence 4.00 3.64 4.00 3.50 - -
Supporting The Development Of Self Esteem 3.00 3.74 4.00 3.68 - -
Behaviour Guidance 3.00 3.68 4.00 3.69 - -
Supporting The Development Of Communication Skills 4.00 3.73 3.00 3.79 - -
Extending Children's Learning 3.00 3.62 4.00 3.65 - -