Huntsville Co-op Daycare is a licensed centre-based childcare facility. The District Municipality of Muskoka is responsible for Muskoka’s Child Care system and our daycare is governed by the regulations of the Ministry of Education.

Huntsville Co-op Daycare is open from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  We are closed all Statutory Holidays.  Any other closings will be posted. Our daycare center is governed by the regulations of the Ministry of Education and our license is based on specific hours of operation.

Due to these regulations, parents cannot drop off their child/children before 7:00 a.m. and parents are required to pick up their child/children before 5:30 p.m.  There will be a charge of $50.00 if you have dropped off or picked up your child/children early or late.

Current Fee Schedule:

Please note that the Huntsville Co-op Daycare is currently participating in the CWELCC program. These rates are subject to change at any time and are dependent on the continuation of the CWELCC program.

Toddler Program

First child: $42.00* Daily Rate (18 months +) $46.00* Daily Rate (Under 18 months) Second child: $39.00* Daily Rate (18 months +) $43.00* Daily Rate (Under 18 months)

Junior/Senior Preschool Program

First child: $40.00* Daily Rate Second child: $37.00* Daily Rate Third, etc.: $35.00* Daily Rate

An additional daily charge of $3.00 per child will apply for any child that is in our care for more than 10 hours each day. A discounted rate will apply when a family has two (2) or more children enrolled in the same program. Fees are subject to change with notice.

*Currently the government funds 52.75% of daily rate through the CWELCC program.

The staff to child ratio in our Toddler room is 1:5, Junior room is 1:8 and our Senior room is 1:8

Our waitlist is thoughtfully managed by our Program Director, who reaches out to families as spaces become available. The list is organized by age group: under 18 months, 18 months–2½ years, 2½–3½ years, and 3½ years through Kindergarten.

As your child grows, they move through the age groups automatically while keeping their original waitlist date. While we do our best to accommodate families, placement cannot be guaranteed

The daycare is closed on all Statutory Holidays. The statutory holiday rate will apply according to the number of days your child/children attends daycare during the month.  Also to note, if a Statutory holiday falls on the weekend, we will be closed another day during the week in lieu of these days.  This rate applies to all children.

The rate fee will be based on a percentage as follows:

5 days attendance per week:  100% Program Day Rate
4 days attendance per week:    75% Program Day Rate
3 days attendance per week:    50% Program Day Rate
2 days attendance per week:    25% Program Day Rate

All children will have two healthy snacks and lunch each day. The menu is on a three week rotation and posted in the daycare and on our Lillio parent platform. Our daycare follows the recommendations set by the Canadian Food Guide.

Clothing and Possessions

Due to our changing seasons, please ensure proper clothing for indoor and outdoor play.  Please label all articles of your child’s clothing.  In case of an accident or messy play, we request a full change of clothes to be brought to the center.

Recommendations for various seasons:

Winter
Snowsuit, winter boots
Hat and scarf
Sweater
2 pairs of mittens

Spring/Autumn
Splash pants
Rain boots
Sweater
2 pairs of mittens

Summer
Sun hat
Sun glasses (optional)
Rain boots
Non-aerosol sunscreen
Water bottles

Sunscreen is a necessity for the children here at our center as we are outside twice per day, weather permitting.

Children in the Toddler and Jr program will sleep once in the afternoon just after lunch. 

All children sleep on an individual cot and must bring their own crib sheet and blanket which will need to be taken home at the end of each week to be washed.

If your child will be starting in the Toddler program it is best to transition them to one nap prior to entry.

Typically there is turnover in September, when the oldest kids leave daycare to start Junior Kindergarten.  As children become of age to move up to the next class we will move them once space is available.

Yes, we have an outdoor space that can accommodate 26 children at a time.  All children will get to go outside two times daily weather permitting.

When your child is scheduled and becomes ill, these days are still invoiced. You are allowed 4 reduced rate sick days per calendar year.  These days cannot be accumulated from year to year.

When your child has attended the daycare for three (3) months, you will be given a reduced sick day rate. If your child is ill, please call to inform us of your child’s illness (signs and symptoms) through a message by phone (leave a message on phone after hours), on our Lillio parent communication platform or e-mail.

Any child that has been vomiting or has had diarrhea must be symptom free for 48 hours before returning back to daycare.  Please ask at the office for other sickness restrictions.

The daycare will dispense medication ONLY when meeting the following criteria:

1. Medication must be in the original package from the pharmacy and doctor prescribed.

2. Medication must be labeled clearly from the pharmacy with only the child’s name on it, dosage amount and how often to receive it.

3. Parents must sign a form giving authorization to dispense medication which includes name of medication, date of purchase, instructions for storing, dosage and how often.

4. Medication must be kept in a locked box and refrigerated if required.

5. Only the Executive Director or designate in charge will administer the medication to the child, then record the time given and dosage on the medical form.

6. Over the counter cream can be applied along with written permission from parents, any symptoms to look for and what time to be applied.

7. If your child requires Tylenol/Advil, a separate parent form must be signed by both parents with a description of symptoms we are to watch for before administering. Must have pharmacy label with child’s name and dosage attached to medication.

8. If your child has a condition that would require immediate attention, a medic alert  bracelet is advised if medical attention is required. (I.e. Epi-pen, diabetes, etc.)