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Chester Junior Y (YMCA)

115 Gowan Avenue, Toronto, M4K 2E4 · Riverdale / Danforth

LicensedCWELCC enrolledVerified Mar 24, 2026

Source: Ontario licensed childcare data. Confirm details directly with the provider.

Violations (last 3 years)
11
Most centers have some documentation items. Patterns matter more than single events.
Last inspection
Feb 26, 2026
More recent is generally better for visibility.

A quick note

This center has a higher number of health & safety violations in the last 3 years. Consider reading the inspection timeline closely and asking about changes made since then.

Inspection timeline

Latest inspections first. We show the most relevant details without making you read PDFs.

Feb 26, 2026
Reason: Licensing
3 violations

  • Building, Equipment and Playground - Child Care CentresModerateResolved
    The licensee has not provided bedding for rest periods for each child who receives child care for six hours or more.
  • GeneralModerateResolved
    The licensee has not complied with the conditions on a licence.
  • Health and Medical SupervisionHighResolved
    The licensee has not implemented the policies and procedures with respect to sleep.
Mar 05, 2025
Reason: Monitoring
1 violation

  • Program for ChildrenModerateResolved
    The licensee has not implemented the approaches set out in its program statement.
Nov 13, 2024
Reason: Licensing
2 violations

  • Staff Screening Measures and Criminal Reference ChecksModerateResolved
    Before a volunteer and/or student began interacting with children at the child care centre, the licensee accepted a copy of a vulnerable sector check that is more than six months old, and has not obtained an offence declaration.
  • Staff Screening Measures and Criminal Reference ChecksHighResolved
    The licensee has not implemented the policies and procedures required under s. 65.
Aug 19, 2024
Reason: Monitoring
0 violations

No recorded violations for this inspection.
Jan 03, 2024
Reason: Licensing
5 violations

  • Health and Medical SupervisionHighResolved
    At least one individualized plan for a child with medical needs does not include a description of any medical devices and any instructions related to its use.
  • Health and Medical SupervisionHighResolved
    The licensee has not implemented the written procedures for the administration of medications.
  • Health and Medical SupervisionModerateResolved
    The licensee has administered a non-medication item listed under ss.40(3) to a child without parent written authorization.
  • Health and Medical SupervisionHighResolved
    At least one individualized plan for a child with medical needs does not include any additional procedures to be followed during an evacuation or an off-site field trip.
  • Health and Medical SupervisionCriticalResolved
    The licensee has not ensured that a drug or medication is administered to a child only from the original container clearly labelled with the child's name, the name of the drug or medication, the dosage, the date of purchase and expiration, if applicable, and instructions for storage and administration.
Aug 24, 2023
Reason: Monitoring
0 violations

No recorded violations for this inspection.
Tip: when touring, ask how ratios are maintained during staff absences and what changes were made after any repeat items.
Data is summarized for convenience and may be incomplete. Always confirm details directly with the provider and official Ontario records.