Our Licensed Home Child Care program takes pride in offering a community-based, family-centred childcare service for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Whether parents need care in their neighbourhood or along their commute to school or work, Children’s Village works closely with families to secure the best possible licensed child care arrangement with our affiliated Licensed Home Child Care Providers.
Our team of qualified Child Care Advisors conducts ongoing monitoring through unscheduled visits to ensure that all homes meet the Ministry of Education’s safety and quality standards outlined in the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA).
Care is offered with providers from across the city in Wards 1-Orleans, 3-Barrhaven, 6-Stittsville, 7-Bay, 8-College, 9-Knoxdale/Merivale, 10-Gloucester/Southgate, 14-Centretown/Somerset, 15-Kitchissippi, 16-River, 17-Glebe/Dow’s Lake, 20-Osgoode, 22-Gloucester/South Nepean and 23-Kanata South.
Child care subsidies are available through the Subsidies are available through the City of Ottawa.
Why Choose Licensed Home Child Care?
Our Licensed Home Child Care program provides families with a safe, nurturing, and flexible home-based childcare option. Families benefit from:
- Flexible hours
- Mixed-age groupings, allowing siblings to stay together
- A warm, family-style environment
- Care delivered by dedicated Licensed Child Care Providers supported by our professional Child Care Advisors
Children enjoy early learning opportunities, a stimulating home environment, and consistent adherence to the CCEYA standards for quality care. At Children’s Village, we partner with parents and providers to create the best individualized care plan for each child and family.
Benefits of Licensed Home Child Care
For the Children:
- Smaller, comfortable family-style setting
- Mixed-age groupings so siblings can stay together
- Low child-to-provider ratios (maximum 6 children, including the provider’s own under 6; maximum 3 under the age of 2)
- Close, meaningful relationships with other children and their child care provider
- Frequent community outings, playgroups, and outdoor events supported by Children’s Village Advisors
For the Parents:
- Flexible hours ideal for shift workers
- Support from a Child Care Advisor for matching, interviews, and ongoing communication
- Providers have regular access to resources, training, and support
- Alternate care options when needed
- Every home is regularly monitored to ensure a safe and nurturing childcare environment
Securing a Child Care Arrangement – “A Partnership”
All Licensed Home Child Care Providers with Children’s Village are carefully screened, approved, and monitored by our highly qualified Child Care Advisors. Providers must meet all Child Care and Early Years Act requirements, including:
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- Up-to-date immunization
- Standard First Aid/CPR
- References
Our Advisors provide training and guidance to ensure every provider offers a developmentally appropriate, fun, and engaging program with both indoor and outdoor activities.
Before finalizing a match, a Child Care Advisor meets with parents to identify the best possible licensed childcare arrangement. Once care begins, the Advisor continues to monitor the home, support the provider, and follow each child’s development—ensuring a strong three-way partnership between parent, provider, and agency.
Training and Support for Licensed Child Care Providers
Licensed providers receive continuous access to high-quality training and professional development, including:
- Child development;
- Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT): A Framework for Ontario Early Childhood Settings;
- How Does Learning Happen? (HDLH): Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years;
- Safety and child guidance;
- Child guidance;
- Nutrition and menu planning;
- Activity planning;
- Mentoring;
- Standard First Aid and CPR;
- Access to city wide workshops and seminars.