About Us

Mission Statement

York Child Development & Family Services Inc. promotes the optimum development of children through the delivery of high-quality early learning programs and services and through educational and informal support to parents.

Services are delivered with a range of community partners including parents, educators, other professionals and various levels of government.

Philosophy

Through child-centered experiences we provide an atmosphere that encourages children to develop a positive self-image using educational programs, literature, and the exploration of play. Our programs focus on the individual needs of the child in a warm and positive atmosphere, as well as the needs of the group. We foster a sense of belonging to the Centre and the school, as well as the larger community in which the children live. Parents are encouraged to become involved in the various activities of the Centre to strengthen the relationship between the programs and the homes of the families served.

History

York Child Development & Family Services Inc. is a not-for-profit multi-site, multi-service agency incorporated in 1985 and operated by a community based Board of Directors.

History

1985

In 1985 York Toy Library & Parent Resource Program opened a Parent-Child Resource Program in Newmarket, followed later by additional family support programs in Aurora and Schomberg.

1992

In the spring of 1992, the Board of Directors applied to the York Region District School Board and was accepted as the operator of the child care facility at Crossland Public School, Crossland Child Care Centre.

1993

In 1993, the Board of Directors again applied to the Board of Education and was approved as the operator of Bogart Child Care Centre in Bogart Public School.

1996

In the spring of 1996, the Board of Directors tendered for the child care program at Newmarket High School and was appointed the operator. This program, Bev Bernier Child Care Centre provides care for children 18 months – 4 years.

1997

The agency also operates two Before & After School Programs; Stonehaven Elementary School (opened 1997) and Notre Dame Catholic School (1998).

1998

In 1998 YCD became the corporate sponsor for Community Action Programs for Children (CAPC) in York Region (Markham and Georgina) and added Vaughan in April 2014.

2002

In January 2002 the Agency changed its name from York Toy Library & Parent Resource Centre to York Child Development & Family Services, Inc. (YCD).

2002

Ontario Early Years Centres (OEYC) were established in 2002 funded by the Provincial Government. YCD was named the Lead Agency for Ontario Early Years Centre, York North and the Newmarket Program moved to Yonge & Millard and became the Main OEYC, for our riding. In addition, OEYC satellites were opened in Keswick, Sutton and Schomberg. OEYC programs were offered in many school locations and community spaces across York North offering School Readiness Programs for Parents and their children.

2018

In January 2018, the Region of York assumed responsibility for managing the newly named EarlyON Child and Family Centres (formerly OEYC).

Board of Directors
2024 – 2025

YCD is a not profit agency operated by a community-based Board of Directors.

Our current slate of Board members includes Rhonda Hunt, Chair; Deana Fields, Director; Lisa Mooy RECE, Director; Laura Tolfo, Director and Joy Vance RECE, Director.

Roles and Responsibilities of the Board of Directors:

As a non-profit corporation York Child Development & Services Inc. is by law required to have a Board of Directors. Members of the Corporation consists of the members of the board of directors, as are elected or appointed from time to time.

The Board of Directors acts as a group, rather than individually, in decisions concerning the organization. Its primary role is one of oversight, leadership, as well as financial and policy direction.

Annual Reports

Part of YCD’s ongoing commitment to our families is to prepare and present our Annual Reports. These reports highlight milestones and achievements of our staff, the reports also share our company statistics relating to staff, and current enrolments. The reports provide an overview of our audited financial statements.

2023 YCD Annual Report

2022 YCD Annual Report

2021 YCD Annual Report