Overview
#478
Ontario Rank
#1
South River Rank (of 1)
37.3
Years Operating
30+ years
Experience Level
Ontario Rank #478 of 6,252 compares this facility with all active licensed child care facilities in Ontario. South River Rank #1 of 1 compares it with active licensed facilities in South River. Ranks are based on years since the original licence issue date; they are a stability proxy, not an inspection score, quality rating, or parent review score.
Services & Programs
Licensing Information
- Licensee: Parry Sound District Social Services Administration Board
- Licensed Since: November 25, 1988
- Years Operating: 37.3 years
- Capacity: PSDSSAB program statement says First Steps is licensed for 32 children from infants to preschoolers; families should confirm current licensed capacity directly
- Waitlist: Families should call First Steps at 705-386-0553 / 1-800-563-4201 ext. 5437, email firststeps@psdssab.org, or use the District of Parry Sound Child Care Application Portal to confirm openings, fees, subsidy/CWELCC details, toddler/preschool placement, hours, and registration timing
- Region: District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board
Location & Contact
- Address: 16 Toronto Avenue, South River, Ontario P0A 1X0
- City: South River
- Postal Code: P0A 1X0
- Phone: 705-386-0553
- Official Page: Visit website
- Region: District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board
Data Sources
- Licensing Data: Licensed Child Care Facilities in Ontario — Ontario Ministry of Education, Open Data Ontario
- Program Details: 211 Ontario - First Steps Early Learning and Child Care Centre
- Licence: Open Government Licence – Ontario
- Ranking Method: Ranked by years since original licence issue date — longer-operating facilities rank higher as a proxy for stability and trust