ü Paid in-home training sessions
ü Guaranteed payment
ü Financial assistance with home set-up
ü Low liability insurance rate (agency-subsidized)
ü Support from the agency
ü Extensive caregiver advertising services provided by the agency
ü Belonging to the group
ü Child-related workshops
ü Reassurance in knowing that back-up care is provided to parents if time off is required
ü Tax deductions (i.e. rent/utilities/toys/food)
ü Being able to accommodate subsidized families
ü Use of toy, book, audio and video lending library
ü Monthly newsletters & activity sheets
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Police Security Check (anyone living in applicant’s homes over 18)
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Intervention record check (anyone living in applicant’s home over 12)
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Note from family physician verifying health
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Have up to date immunization (kids and pets included)
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Provided a safe and stimulating environment
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First aid certificate
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Relate well and enjoy working with young children Communicate with and offer support to the working parents
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Offer a variety of indoor and outdoor activities
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Committed to providing quality childcare
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Ability to offer positive child guidance
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Willingness to participate in childcare related training