134770270RR0001 — 0010
Registered — Sarnia, ON — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 100/100 · Effectiveness 80/100
Financials: Revenue $1,096,738 · Expenditures $1,140,837
Our Kids Child Care Lambton is a fast-growing Sarnia-based child care organization that channels 95.4% of its spending directly into programs — well above the 81.7% peer median — but operates on razor-thin reserves of just 1.6 months. Its 88.5% compensation ratio reflects the staffing-intensive nature of licensed child care, where educators and caregivers are the program itself, though it ranks as the highest cost driver among comparable welfare organizations.
Our Verdict: A high-performing child care provider that puts nearly every dollar into direct service delivery, with strong revenue growth and clean governance. The extremely thin reserve cushion is the main risk — donors should be aware that while the organization is effective, it has very little financial buffer against unexpected disruptions.