The program can operate twenty -four hours a day, providing evening and overnight care, and can be available for weekends as well as week days. Home child care is a flexible model of licensed care and is particularly suited to child care for shift coverage outside of regular employment hours, and the care of both infants and school-aged children. Home Child Care staff ensure that the regulations of quality care are implemented in homes under contract with the Region. Caseworkers locate and approve homes, and refer families to providers who can offer a suitable environment for their child's needs. Parents are given assistance with selecting the home that best meets their child's needs.
Caseworkers also plan and deliver a comprehensive training plan for providers.
Home child care staff are all qualified early childhood educators. The Region's Home Child Care Program is heavily utilized due to its flexibility in accommodating diverse family needs. To find out how you can provide quality child care in your home, click here for a list of information sessions.