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
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)
