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Become a home child care provider

Run your own child care business from your home and make a difference in your community. Niagara Region supports home child care providers with training, resources and ongoing guidance.

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Up to 6 children in your care at one time
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Up to $20 / day wage enhancement available through grant

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Monthly payments from Niagara Region

Why become a home child care provider?

Becoming a home child care provider means flexibility, support and the chance to make a real difference for families in your community.

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Run your own business from the comfort of your home.

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Set your own schedule, including days and hours.

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Join a network of supportive home child care providers.

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Access training and professional development opportunities.

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Receive support through the Inclusion Resource Service Model

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Fill a vital need in your community.

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What we're looking for

Successful home child care providers typically have:

  • A safe, healthy and nurturing home environment
  • A desire to run a successful business
  • A commitment to providing high-quality child care

How to apply

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Submit an online application
Complete the form to start your application.
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Attend an interview
Applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview with our team.
3
Set up your program
If eligible, we'll work with you to establish your home child care program and support your success.

Apply to become a home child care provider

How it works

Children in your care may be referred through OneHSN or through private arrangements made directly between families and providers. As a home child care provider, you have the flexibility to accept children based on your home's environment, family dynamics, interests and available spaces.

Finding the right fit is important for children, families and providers helping to build positive and successful care relationships. As a provider, you join the Licensed Home Child Care Agency as an independent contractor and self-employed individual.

Responsibilities and Ministry requirements

If selected as a home child care provider with the Agency, you will be required to adhere to all applicable Ministry of Education legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and standards governing licensed home child care, including the requirements contained within the Home Child Care Agency Licensing Manual under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA).

A willingness to learn and adapt

Our Agency is looking for providers who are open to learning and using technology as part of operating a successful home child care program. From online training and digital communication to electronic forms and record management, technology is becoming an increasingly important part of our modernized service model.