What is the total number of children in a day care home?

With a Family Day Care Home parents can relax in knowing that:

•    Family Day Care Homes are approved homes that are carefully screened by the agency, to accommodate children infancy to 11 years of age

•     Are homes that meet or exceed the government standards required regarding health, safety, nutrition, discipline and daily activity plans

•     Are homes that are regularly updated in training/resources in relation to child development

•     Family Day Care homes are monitored on a regular basis by qualified agency staff

•     Adhere to Provincial Day Care guidelines in ratios of children in care

•     Are homes that have had several positive childcare references

                    For specific qualifications in all our homes see Qualifications of Caregivers

ü      Parents who have high standards when choosing childcare facilities.

ü      Parents who require full or part time child care

ü      Parents who require subsidy

ü      Parents who require flexible hours including shift

·         Each provider is allowed to care for a total of 6 children under the age of 12, including her own.  This is only a maximum. On the average, day homes have 3-4 children in care. Some caregivers may set their own limit as to how many children they would like in their home

·        There are limitations as to how many children under 3 a provider can care for. 

·        After 2 children have been placed in the home, the consultant will review the home to ensure the caregiver and the home can facilitate more children. 

·        Before further placements are made the experience of the caregiver, space, home set-up, amount of toys and equipment are considered.

ü      Each home is carefully screened and matched for individual needs

ü      A smaller setting is more conductive to a healthier environment (less children=less illness)

ü      Providers are selected on their ability to relate to the young child/children

ü      We will strive to find a home near your residence or work which ever is more convenient for you

ü      Flexibility of hours, including shift work can be provided

ü      Family siblings are kept together, regardless of age

ü      The home receives regular, unannounced visits

ü      During these visits training/resources regarding child development is provided

ü      Substitute/back-up care can be provided when necessary

ü      Northalta charges no placement fees

ü      They will receive monthly newsletters

ü      They will receive visit reports and follow-ups

ü      Agency provides support to parents