Out-of-School Care
Layer name:
Out-of-School Care
Group name:
Community Resources
Sub-group name:
Scale:
Always
Data Currency Status:
Updated annually by Social Planning Staff from information collected from Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre.
Dept/branch:
Definition:
Out-of-School Care
Out-of-school care centres serve school-age children who require care outside normal school hours. Some provide care both before and after school; others provide care only after school. Centres provide full-day care on days when school is not in session. Most offer a full-day summer program; some programs also offer before and after kindergarten care.
Maximum group size:
- Kindergarten or Grade 1 - 20 children
- Grade 2 or higher - 25 children.
Staff/child ratio:
- Kindergarten or Grade 1 - 1 staff to 10 children
- Grade 2 or higher - 1 staff to 15 children
Staff qualifications:
- Staff must be responsible adults (at least 19 years old)
- First Aid Certificate required