Providers should have:

• Completion of a Home Daycare-based course and training (certificate required)
• Knowledge of child development, Child Care and Early Years Act and How Does Learning Happen?
• Up-to-date First Aid and CPR Training
• Computer Skills
• Good Communication Skills

A Provider can care for up to 6 children, including their own children under the age of 4 years; 2  children under the age of 2 years and the rest over 2 years old.

A Provider with Etobicoke Home Child Care Agency signs a contract agreeing to the terms of the agency’s policies and procedures, and Child Care and Early Years Act. Providers with our licensed agency, EHCCA, have access to resources and training and learning opportunities. Our agency will provide support and consultation to Providers with any issues and challenges that may arise.

It takes approximately six months to become a Provider and open a home day care. There is an initial screening process that is required prior to opening a home for child care setting. The provider will also be required to participate in five training sessions facilitated by our agency and to review documents, policies, procedures that are required to operate the home child care setting.

Yes, Providers can operate home child care in apartments. Etobicoke Home Child Care Agency’s policy will allow home child care settings up to the 6^th floor for children under 12 months.