Nyad - Donwood Inc. | Toronto, Ontario Licensed Daycare

Overview

#566 Ontario Rank

#265 Toronto Rank (of 990)

36.4 Years Operating

30+ years Experience Level

Ontario Rank #566 of 6,252 compares this facility with all active licensed child care facilities in Ontario. Toronto Rank #265 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 Before School After School

Facility Type

Centre-Based

Language

English

Age Range

1 year 6 months to 12 years; toddler, preschool, FDK/kindergarten, and school-age programs

Program Details

Non-profit NYAD child care centre at 61 Dorcot Avenue in Donwood Park Public School near Midland and Lawrence in Scarborough Centre. The City of Toronto profile lists CWELCC participation, possible fee subsidy availability, toddler, preschool, kindergarten, and school-age programs, vacancies in toddler, preschool, and kindergarten at the May 2026 update, and walking escort to Donwood Park Public School. The NYAD provider page describes community walks and visits, nearby Birkdale Ravine and Thompson Park, three snacks for all programs, catered hot lunch for toddlers and preschoolers, and full-day FDK/school-age programming on PA Days, March Break, Winter Break, and summer.

Hours

Current City and provider pages checked do not publish a daily operating schedule; families should confirm current hours directly

Licensing Information

Licensee: Nyad (Community) Inc.
Licensed Since: October 24, 1989
Years Operating: 36.4 years
Capacity: 67 spaces in the City of Toronto profile: 10 toddler, 16 preschool, 26 kindergarten, and 15 school-age spaces
Waitlist: Families should contact Supervisor Lorrie Weddell at 416-759-7648 or donwood@nyad.org to schedule a tour and confirm current openings, fees, subsidy/CWELCC details, hours, capacity, and registration steps
Region: City of Toronto

Location & Contact

Address: 61 Dorcot Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M1P 3K5
City: Toronto
Postal Code: M1P 3K5
Phone: 416-759-7648
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: City of Toronto and NYAD - Donwood
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