Dear Committee Members,
We are writing to express our support for the applictions submitted by Ms. Sally Hooper regaring 14 Verral Avenue and 21 Busy Street. We are residents and parents from the community.
The prospect of the creation of a licensed day care at this location is an exciting one. The specific property we feel is very appropriate for a day care given the size of the building and the complimenting adjacent open space at 21 Busy street. A property like this is very hard to find in a community setting (i.e.: non-industrial) and indeed Mighty Kids had been searching for a location for a long time before this site became available. Given that this property is set amongst a typically Lesliville mix of uses, if approved we know Mighty Kids will easily become part of the eclectic character of the Queen East and Carlaw area. Of course, one of the principal advantages of this site site for families is its proximity to transit and its accessibility by foot from our homes.
Mighty Kids provides an excellent community-based service. The staff support the kids in becoming active members of their community by regular trips to the recreation centre, pool and parks, and they work hard to create a safe, fun and engaging environment on-site. The high-quality care that Vicky, Sally and their staff provide for the kids is appreciated by parents on a daily basis.
There has been a lot of press lately about the deficit of licensed child care spaces and the reliance of Toronto families on inconsistent unregulated home cares. The need has always been great in Leslieville and with the recent closing of the Woodgreen Win Harris day care centre the community has lost desperately needed licensed infant daycare spaces. Navigating the ministry licencing and municipal property approvals processes is a challenging and expensive proposition for this small business, but we are very grateful to Sally and Vicky for their efforts. Allowing for the development of the Mighty Kids day care at this location will increase the child care options for those many families who are on waiting lists and we believe will contribute positively to the immediate and broader neighbourhood.
We hope the committee will approve the application before them today. Regards,
Leslieville Area Parents"
Updates
January 18, 2014
I met with the planning department this morning to review the application file for 14 Verral Avenue. We are now preparing a formal response to the initial zoning questions raised by city staff. Expect a report on the feedback from the neighborhood advisory board by the end of the week.
18 Comments
The community would benefit from more child care options The variances appear minor and would not compromise the community or those served by the day care.
There is a serious shortage of daycare for young children and toddlers in Toronto and in Leslieville especially because one of the Woodgreen centres was closed for no logicial reason. On just my street alone there are about 10 babies that will need care soon. We need this care in the community and fast. This location is right next to other businesses and Shoppers Drug Mart. It will fit right in.
As the mother of a four month old daughter, I have already become anxious about finding a quality daycare spot for her when I intend to return to work. I pledge my full support to Mighty Kids in their efforts to expand.
You have my full support as a stay at home mom who couldn't find a trust worthy daycare spot for her son. We definately need more daycare spaces in Leslieville.
As a mother of one, and another one on the way, I couldn't be more excited about the possible opening of Mighty Kids on our street. Since the begining of their long journey, Sally and Vicky have shown nothing but professionalism and extensive knowledge in childcare. Without a doubt, the addition of Mighty Kids would be of incredible value to our community.
Mighty Kids is a great place for kids. My daughter loves it, and all the community needs it.
We need more childcare in this area, and Mighty Kids has an excellent reputation.
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Dear Committee Members,
We are writing to express our support for the applictions submitted by Ms. Sally Hooper regaring 14 Verral Avenue and 21 Busy Street. We are residents and parents from the community.
The prospect of the creation of a licensed day care at this location is an exciting one. The specific property we feel is very appropriate for a day care given the size of the building and the complimenting adjacent open space at 21 Busy street. A property like this is very hard to find in a community setting (i.e.: non-industrial) and indeed Mighty Kids had been searching for a location for a long time before this site became available. Given that this property is set amongst a typically Lesliville mix of uses, if approved we know Mighty Kids will easily become part of the eclectic character of the Queen East and Carlaw area. Of course, one of the principal advantages of this site site for families is its proximity to transit and its accessibility by foot from our homes.
Mighty Kids provides an excellent community-based service. The staff support the kids in becoming active members of their community by regular trips to the recreation centre, pool and parks, and they work hard to create a safe, fun and engaging environment on-site. The high-quality care that Vicky, Sally and their staff provide for the kids is appreciated by parents on a daily basis.
There has been a lot of press lately about the deficit of licensed child care spaces and the reliance of Toronto families on inconsistent unregulated home cares. The need has always been great in Leslieville and with the recent closing of the Woodgreen Win Harris day care centre the community has lost desperately needed licensed infant daycare spaces. Navigating the ministry licencing and municipal property approvals processes is a challenging and expensive proposition for this small business, but we are very grateful to Sally and Vicky for their efforts. Allowing for the development of the Mighty Kids day care at this location will increase the child care options for those many families who are on waiting lists and we believe will contribute positively to the immediate and broader neighbourhood.
We hope the committee will approve the application before them today. Regards,
Leslieville Area Parents"
Updates
January 18, 2014
I met with the planning department this morning to review the application file for 14 Verral Avenue. We are now preparing a formal response to the initial zoning questions raised by city staff. Expect a report on the feedback from the neighborhood advisory board by the end of the week.
18 Comments
Mighty Kids is a great day care's model to follow in terms of safety, creativity and well-being of children.
The community would benefit from more child care options The variances appear minor and would not compromise the community or those served by the day care.
There is a serious shortage of daycare for young children and toddlers in Toronto and in Leslieville especially because one of the Woodgreen centres was closed for no logicial reason. On just my street alone there are about 10 babies that will need care soon. We need this care in the community and fast. This location is right next to other businesses and Shoppers Drug Mart. It will fit right in.
As the mother of a four month old daughter, I have already become anxious about finding a quality daycare spot for her when I intend to return to work. I pledge my full support to Mighty Kids in their efforts to expand.
You have my full support as a stay at home mom who couldn't find a trust worthy daycare spot for her son. We definately need more daycare spaces in Leslieville.
As a mother of one, and another one on the way, I couldn't be more excited about the possible opening of Mighty Kids on our street. Since the begining of their long journey, Sally and Vicky have shown nothing but professionalism and extensive knowledge in childcare. Without a doubt, the addition of Mighty Kids would be of incredible value to our community.
Mighty Kids is a great place for kids. My daughter loves it, and all the community needs it.
We need more childcare in this area, and Mighty Kids has an excellent reputation.
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