Howard Park Children's Centre

Howard Park Children's Centre (HPCC) is a Canadian nonprofit organization and licensed child care centre located within Howard Junior Public School in Toronto, Ontario. Established as a registered charity under the business registration number 102407319RR0001, HPCC focuses on providing high-quality child care and developmental programs for children aged four to twelve years[1][2][5].

Mission and Programs

The centre aims to offer a stimulating and nurturing environment where children can develop emotionally, creatively, socially, physically, and intellectually. The programming is designed to meet the unique needs of each child while fostering cooperation, responsibility, and order within the group context. HPCC supplements and complements parental care and values, ensuring a loving learning atmosphere for all children enrolled[1].

HPCC employs registered Early Childhood Educators and Ministry-approved staff to deliver its programs. The centre serves approximately 65 Junior Kindergarten (JK) and Senior Kindergarten (SK) children, and up to 120 school-aged children. Additionally, a Day Camp program during the summer months is open to the wider community on a first-come, first-served basis[1].

Facilities and Services

The centre operates within Howard Junior Public School and escorts children to the school as part of its service. It offers catered food services with a nut-free menu and accommodates various dietary restrictions, including vegan and vegetarian options. The menu changes monthly to maintain variety and meet children's nutritional needs[1][2].

Governance and Support

Management at HPCC includes a supervisor supported by an elected board of directors, composed largely of parents of children enrolled in the centre. The centre benefits from support and consultation from the City of Toronto Children's Services, including resources for families with children requiring additional support[1][2].

Registration and Charity Status

Howard Park Children's Centre is registered as a charity with the Canada Revenue Agency, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and eligibility for fundraising and tax receipt issuance. Its charitable registration number is 102407319RR0001[5].

This comprehensive child care centre plays an important role in supporting families in Toronto by providing quality care, educational programming, and a community-oriented environment for children in early and middle childhood stages.

[1] https://hpcc.ca [2] https://www.toronto.ca/data/children/dmc/webreg/gcreg1462.html [3] https://www.mapquest.com/ca/ontario/howard-park-childrens-centre-280974417 [4] https://kinderpage.ca/directory/howard-park-childrens-centre [5] https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/howard-park-childrens-centre/