The importance of a homelike atmosphere and child-centred activities are central to this care.
Family/Home Child Care
Family Child Care, also known as Home Child Care, can provide a nurturing and personalized option for families seeking safe, reliable, high-quality care for their children in a home-like setting. Its unique characteristics set it apart from other types of care.
The unique characteristics of the physical environment in Family Child Care:
- Home setting in the provider’s home
- Neighbourhood/community involvement
- Consistent caregiver throughout the day
- Mixed-age groups offer unique opportunities for children
The unique characteristics of the physical environment in Family Child Care:
- Home setting in the provider’s home
- Neighbourhood/community involvement
- Consistent caregiver throughout the day
- Mixed-age groups offer unique opportunities for children
HOME CHILD CARE Articles
Key Qualities of a Home Child Care Provider
Embarking on a career as a home child care provider is a rewarding journey that requires a unique set of qualities. Whether you’re considering this path or already on it, here are key qualities that contribute to success in the role of a caregiver:
Risky Play
Watch the free replay now! Learn strategies in this webinar from outdoor play experts to help think through the risks and benefits involved in outdoor play. Gain confidence in your ability to navigate risky play in your programs.
Free Event: Providing Healthy Sustainable Child Care Environments
Join the CCCF & CPCHE for a free webinar on providing healthy sustainable child care environments. This webinar will focus on indoor air quality and how to stay healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
RETHINKING NAPTIME: CCCF WEBINAR
Join expert sleep researchers in rethinking naptime. We will cover sleep basics, the benefits of naps, the signs children are ready to stop napping, and the benefits of ending naps.
Respecting the Children in Our Care
There are many ways to treat children with respect in a childcare environment.
Family Child Care Training Online
Introducing our 10 module, online course with a virtual community of practice and facilitator. It is intended for individuals who are currently or who are interested in becoming family child care providers in Canada. It’s an introduction for those new to the sector. Experienced providers will find the opportunity to review and reinforce their knowledge and the sharing of experiences with others, helpful and worthwhile.
Participants could include:
- Individual providers
- Networks of caregivers
- Home visitors, child care coordinators or others involved in supporting family child care work
- Agencies, associations and other child care and community organizations
- Community colleges and other educational services
For more information about the next opportunity to take the course, email fcc@cccf-fcsge.ca
Perspectives in Home Child Care
Home Child Care Resources
So you want to care for other people’s children in your home?
Download this free e-book to find out what’s involved and where to start.
- An Intro to Home Child Care (English)
- Isang Panimula sa Pangangalaga ng Bata sa Tahanan (Tagalog)
- ਹੋਮ ਚਾਈਲਡ ਕੇਅਰ ਦੀ ਜਾਣ-ਪਛਾਣ (Punjabi)
- Une introduction au service de garde à l’enfance (French)
- 家庭兒童托兒介紹 (Cantonese)
