Friends Day Care Centre | Toronto, Ontario Licensed Daycare

Overview

#783 Ontario Rank

#302 Toronto Rank (of 990)

34.2 Years Operating

30+ years Experience Level

Ontario Rank #783 of 6,252 compares this facility with all active licensed child care facilities in Ontario. Toronto Rank #302 of 990 compares it with active licensed facilities in Toronto. 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

Care Options

Full Day Half Day

Facility Type

Centre-Based

Language

English

Age Range

2.5 to 5 years; preschool full-day learning with a private in-house kindergarten program where numbers allow according to the provider

Program Details

Non-profit licensed child care centre at 60 Lowther Avenue in Toronto's Annex neighbourhood, located on the grounds of the historic Friends House / Society of Friends House near St. George subway station. The provider says Friends Day Care operates year-round, has been at this location for more than 40 years, offers full-day learning for children aged 2.5 to 5 years, and is enrolled in CWELCC. The current provider page lists reduced fees of $22/day, monthly fees of $471.16, and says only a full-day, full-time program is currently available. The Ontario source data identifies the licence as active with full-day and half-day program options.

Hours

Current provider page checked does not publish daily operating hours; families should confirm current schedules directly with the centre

Licensing Information

Licensee: Friends Day Care Centre
Licensed Since: December 16, 1991
Years Operating: 34.2 years
Capacity: Provider page says the centre provides care for up to 22 preschool children
Waitlist: Provider page asks families to email Lorna and Rudy at friendsdaycare@hotmail.com to book a virtual or in-person tour; families should contact the centre at 416-922-7022 to confirm current openings, hours, fees, CWELCC details, and registration steps
Region: City of Toronto

Location & Contact

Address: 60 Lowther Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5R 1C7
City: Toronto
Postal Code: M5R 1C7
Phone: 416-922-7022
Official Page: Visit website
Region: City of Toronto

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Data Sources

Licensing Data: Licensed Child Care Facilities in Ontario — Ontario Ministry of Education, Open Data Ontario
Program Details: Friends Day Care official provider page
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