Home child care providers supply a nurturing environment in which children can safely play, create, grow and explore. The providers create stable surroundings in which daily plans and activities contribute to the development of the children.
The Prescott and Russell Licensed Home Child Care Agency is looking for individuals who are interested in developing their own child care business. If you meet our criteria, we will provide you with the support of professional staff so that you may provide the highest quality child care program as you develop a business in your own home.
The supervised day care home must adhere to the standards and regulations of the Day Nurseries Act. As self-employed contractors, providers have the flexibility and control to decide their hours of care, the number and ages of the children (within the limits of the law).
You may want to offer childcare because:
- You love to be with children;
- You want to offer a safe, healthy and stimulating environment;
- You want to help out a friend or neighbor;
- You want to supplement the family income without having to work outside the home.
The advantages in joining the supervised Home Day Care program are:
- You are self-employed.
- A service that is professionally recognized.
- You are remunerated on a regular basis for services rendered.
- A Child Care service contract stating the hours of care and fee schedules.
- A toy and equipment lending service.
- Professional support in early childhood education.
- Workshops, documentation and training opportunities.
The provider’s responsibilities
- Offer a safe and healthy environment.
- Supply nutritional snacks and lunches.
- Support the positive growth and welfare of children.
- Provide a program of activities corresponding with the ages and needs of individual children.
- Work in collaboration with the child care worker.
It goes without saying that the tasks of a provider are demanding and require a sense of humour, patience, flexibility and organizational skills.
If you are interested in our Home Day Care program and would like to apply, please contact us.
To apply to become a Home Child Care Provider:
