Accessibility at Mount Zion Early Learning Centre
We want every family in our community to be able to find the information they need on this website, regardless of ability or the technology they use. This page explains our commitment, what we've done so far, and how to let us know if something isn't working for you.
Our Commitment
Mount Zion Early Learning Centre is committed to making this website accessible to everyone, including visitors with visual, auditory, motor, or cognitive disabilities.
While Ontario's Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) currently applies to organizations with 50 or more employees, we believe every family deserves equal access to information about their childcare. We have chosen to follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA as our standard because it's the right thing to do, not just because it's the law.
What We've Done
Our website is designed to meet WCAG 2.0 Level AA, including:
- Colour contrast - All text meets a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 against its background (Level AA), and we aim for 7:1 where practical (Level AAA)
- Text sizing - All text can be resized to at least 200% using browser zoom without content overlapping or becoming unreadable
- Keyboard navigation - Every feature can be reached and operated using keyboard alone (Tab, Enter, Escape)
- Meaningful headings - Pages use proper heading levels so screen readers can navigate by structure
- Link clarity - Links are written so their purpose is clear from the link text alone
- No content flashes - Nothing on this site flashes more than three times per second
- Form labels - All form fields have visible, programmatic labels
How to Adjust This Site
You don't need any special tools. Your browser and operating system already have powerful accessibility features:
| Feature | How to use it |
| Zoom to 200% | Windows: Ctrl and + / Mac: Cmd and + |
| High contrast mode | Windows: Settings > Accessibility > Contrast themes\\Mac: System Settings > Accessibility > Display > Increase contrast |
| Larger text | Windows: Settings > Accessibility > Text size\\Mac: System Settings > Accessibility > Display > Text size |
| Screen reader | Windows: Narrator (built-in)\\Mac: VoiceOver (built-in) |
| Keyboard shortcuts | Tab moves between links and form fields\\Enter activates links and buttons\\Escape closes menus and dialogs |
Known Limitations
- PDFs and uploaded documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to ensure all future documents meet accessibility standards. If you need any document in an alternative format, please contact us.
- Third-party content embedded on this site (such as social media links) may not fully meet WCAG 2.0 AA. We cannot control the accessibility of external sites.
- Older content added before our accessibility review may contain issues. We are reviewing and updating content on an ongoing basis.
Report an Accessibility Problem
If you encounter a barrier on this website, we want to hear about it. Please let us know:
- What page you were on
- What you were trying to do
- What assistive technology you were using (if any)
You can reach us by:
- Email: privacy [snail] mtzionelc [period] ca
- Phone: Coming soon
- In person: 471 Ridgewood Cres., London, Ontario
We take every report seriously. We will acknowledge your message within two business days and aim to resolve the issue or provide an accessible alternative within ten business days.
Our Accessibility Policy
Our full Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy are available on this site. This accessibility statement applies only to this website, not to the physical centre or its programs (which have their own accommodation policies).
Standards and Review
This statement was last reviewed on August 7, 2026.
We review this statement and our website's accessibility annually, and whenever we receive feedback or make significant changes to the site.
This statement aligns with WCAG 2.0 Level AA and the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).