132348574RR0001 — 0160
Registered — Toronto, ON — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 100/100 · Effectiveness 82/100
Financials: Revenue $973,911 · Expenditures $1,097,186
Givins/Shaw School Community Daycare is a Toronto childcare centre where 96.8% of revenue goes to staff compensation — an extreme ratio that nonetheless reflects the fundamental reality that licensed daycare is almost entirely a labour cost. With 92.2% program spending, 20 years of registration, and growing revenue, the A+ grade holds despite fragile reserves of just 1.6 months.
Our Verdict: A solid community daycare with strong program delivery, though its very thin financial cushion and current deficit spending mean donors should understand their contributions are helping sustain an organization operating close to the margin.