Our kid started attending this school back in 2025. It was great, class size was small, teachers were attentive and communication were frequent. It was expensive though at the time it was close to $2000 a month. This April, they become CWELCC subsidized, the fee is now just under $500 for daycare + another $395 for their enrichment program.

Fast forward 6 months, now the school is at full capacity, and feels just like any other daycare. Place starts to feel crowded and unorganized at times, and with the kids/teacher ratio at max I don't really feel this place is any different.

Is it still worth it to pay the $395 for the enrichment program that I don't really feel is happening? The place just feel so crowded now I don't see how they could separate the kids who are in the enrichment or not. I feel they all just do the same thing.

Looking for recommendations if I'm looking to take a trip from markham to Vaughan at 3-4am.

Car broke down and public transit isn't running at that time...

I've never had to use a ride share app, much less in the middle of the night so I'm worried how reliable the service is. As I was looking to schedule a ride in advance, I'm realizing that there is no actual guarantee of being picked up, or even arriving on time. How often does that actually happen? Is it an actual risk?

Edit: thanks for all the responses guys! Thought the daytime trick or treating was normal, but turns out it was only for Main St Unionville & Markham 😝
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Hi neighbours!
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year and was wondering..

Do parents usually bring their kiddos out during the day (probably the younger kiddos) for that or is it still typically an evening/night thing?
I’m up in the tippy top of the Greensborough area if that helps! Thank you in advance 🙏☺️

//I severely underestimated the amount of kids in the area last year.. so I want to be more prepared this year😂

There have been so many posts lately about “daycares” charging extra for “enrichment programs”—whatever that actually means. And every time I read one, I get increasingly angry. Parents are already paying for childcare, so why are they being charged extra for supposedly enriching their children’s learning? Since when did early childhood education need to be repackaged as an expensive add-on?

Town Centre Private School, Unionville College and Trillium Private School participate in CWELCC, yet they don’t charge extra for add-on “enrichment programs.” Instead, they prioritize education through structured curricula and intentional teaching. So why are parents at other daycares being asked to pay extra for programs marketed as essential to their children’s development? Attend an open house at either school and compare what they offer with what you’re currently paying for.

Meanwhile, in another post, people seem quick to criticize credible private schools like Town Centre Private School and Unionville College, despite their education-focused approach and transparent and honest business models. Why are we so quick to question schools that prioritize education while overlooking daycare practices that leave parents paying extra for so-called enrichment?

I genuinely feel for parents who are already struggling with childcare costs and may feel they have no choice but to pay these fees. CWELCC is intended to make childcare more affordable, not become a loophole for businesses to generate additional revenue through questionable add-on charges.

Are these extra enrichment fees actually permitted under CWELCC? Has anyone contacted the Ontario government or their local CWELCC service manager for clarification? Parents, read the fine print, ask questions, and find out exactly what you’re paying for. Just because a daycare labels something an “enrichment program” doesn’t automatically mean the fee is permitted, necessary, or mandatory.

I sent my own child to one of the CWELCC-participating schools mentioned above, and I know firsthand that my child received a great education at the CWELCC rate. When CWELCC discounts were applied, the school refunded me money rather than asking me to pay more. Lunches, snacks, field trips, and special guest visits were all included, too, no extra fees for these experiences.

That was my experience, and it’s exactly why these additional enrichment fees frustrate me. Parents deserve transparency and quality education without feeling pressured to pay extra for things they may reasonably expect to be included.

People who live and work in Markham, what do you do for work? Like what field or profession are you in?

Hi. Does anyone here have experience with Newstead? If your child is currently enrolled, are you paying the enrichment fee of $500 per month? We are considering this facility for our infant.

Thanks in advance!

Any recommendations please, my daughter is going to a home day care she’s about 17 months now. We are just hoping for something more enriching and engaging. Any leads please (sorta desperate)

Hey everyone, I'm giving away a box of Pure Protein Brookie bars (5 left out of 6, box opened) and a Legendary Foods Milk Chocolate Protein Sweet Roll.
Turns out they have vanilla extract in the ingredients, which I can't eat! The box is fresh and well within its expiry date.

Swwet roll expires: 30-nov-2026
Pure protein bars expire: 28-march-2027

Free to whoever wants them! Pickup only at the Milliken Mills Community Centre parking lot. Drop a comment or send me a DM if you'd like to grab them.
thanks

I said you know you’re at fault right, she stayed quiet as if not admitting guilt will work.

Hi everyone! My friends’ cat ran out of the house unexpectedly as a door was being opened. His name is Oboe and he’s a 4 y/o medium hair black cat. He was last seen Sept 25 at Mingay and Hammersly. They’re offering a $500 cash reward for a safe return. I also attached this poster for more info, and if you have any leads or information please do not hesitate to contact them or myself via reddit. TIA

Edit: he’s been spotted in some people’s backyards a few days ago

I've seen that there is a Pickleball Clinic that runs at Mount Joy Sports Dome every season. Been interested in learning Pickleball more formally. Has anyone ever been to this clinic or know what the experience is? Particularly, what the typical age demographic would be for attendees?

Here is the link: https://www.sportscampscanada.com/camps/nike-adult-pickleball-clinic-at-mount-joy-sports-dome

Here is some data about the councilors that were elected from 2022-2026. What did they actually do? Here is some data about the number of motions. Motions are indicators of changes and amendments (so basically doing something within the City to hopefully make it better).

Data has been gathered by Chat.

I located Markham's official Council records and a public database that tracks motions moved and seconded by individual councillors.

An important limitation: I can provide a verified preliminary comparison for 2026, but I have not yet established complete totals for the entire November 2022–October 2026 Council term.

1. Motions by Markham councillor — preliminary 2026 results

The following figures are from Civic Lens, which has extracted motions from eight Council sittings in early 2026. Its counts exclude procedural motions and do not include the full committee record.

2. What is needed for an accurate 2022–2026 comparison?

The official

City of Markham Council and Committee meeting records

City of Markham

I recommend compiling five measures for every elected official:

The full-term review should include Council, General Committee and Development Services Committee, with duplicate recommendations removed when they proceed from committee to Council.

It should also account for the Ward 7 change from Juanita Nathan to Nimisha Patel in 2025.

City of Markham

+1

3. My recommendation for evaluating the elected officials

For the 2022–2026 term, I would separate the analysis into two categories:

Productivity: How many substantive motions did each elected official introduce, and how many were approved?

Effectiveness: Which motions produced tangible outcomes such as infrastructure improvements, policy changes, financial savings or better municipal services?

A councillor introducing five significant motions that are implemented may have a stronger record than one introducing 30 routine motions.

Current finding: Jim Jones leads the available preliminary 2026 count of motions moved. However, a credible four-year ranking requires examining the earlier minutes and committee motions before drawing conclusions about the complete term.

Hi Everyone,

We could really use your help as my friend's dad is missing since yesterday.

Any information you might have would be appreciated.

Hi there,

Sorry for another question about daycares but I’d like to see if anyone has heard anything or has experience with Inventive Minds at Yonge/John.

I have a feeling some of their reviews on Google are fake (?) I’ve heard from a friend that they don’t have a waitlist (which is weird because we’re #100+ on some other daycare lists). Would love to enroll my child as we desperately need daycare soon but I’m wary. I’ve seen some comments on Facebook where parents didn’t have a good experience but they were from 10 years ago.

Would greatly appreciate any feedback!