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learningplayingnurturingRegion of WaterlooChildren’s ServicesQuality Carefor Your ChildPeace of Mindfor YouA Program for FamiliesProviding care for children whose families areeligible for child care subsidy, the program can beavailable seven days a week, 24 hours a day.Children receive quality attention in a nurturingenvironment … in the home of a Child Caregiverwho has been carefully selected by the Region’sHome Child Care program.No matter what your work or school hours are, theprogram is flexible to suit your schedule. Each childreceives special attention to his or her growthneeds. Daily activities for the children are plannedto provide variety in learning and in play includinggames, toys, outdoor activities and field trips.The program is available to children of eligiblefamilies, from newborn to age twelve. Assistanceis given to these families in selecting the mostsuitable Care-giver, and there is on-going supportand supervision.Your Assurance of Quality CareEach Home Child Caregiver has been verycarefully selected and has certified First Aid skills.The Ministry of Children and Youth Services staff“spot check” the homes as part of the annuallicensing review. Child Care Division staff alsovisits the Caregiver’s home monthly, and some ofthese visits are with, some without, appointment.All agency staff are Early Childhood Educators,and are available on an ongoing basis forconsultation and information on your child’sdevelopment.Your Caregiver has full access to the Region’sHome Child Care Program’s resources to assistthem in making your child’s care a nurturing andearly learning experience. These include educationprograms, an annual conference, eveningworkshops, and special interest events.Home safety inspections are carried out everythree months.

caring&lovinghome environmentFor information about help with childcare costs, please call:519-883-2200For information about The HomeChild Care Program or to find outhow you can be a Caregiver in yourhome, please call:CAMBRIDGEHome Child Care150 Main St.Cambridge, ON N1R 8H6519-740-5760KITCHENER/WATERLOO& all other areas in theWaterloo RegionHome Child Care99 Regina Street SouthP.O. Box 1612Waterloo, ON N2J 4G6519-883-2220Selection of your Child’s CaregiverYou may be sure that your child’s Caregiverhas been very carefully selected, and is a trulyresponsible person, with a deep love of children.Before your Home Child Caregiver is able toprovide their services, a number of steps aretaken by the Region’s Home Child Care Program:1. A thorough assessment of the knowledgeand skills in child care is completed.2. All Caregivers meet the program’s selectioncriteria.3. A Caregiver applicant’s home is inspected forsafety and meets the standards of theMinistry, the Fire Department, the PublicHealth Department as well as local by-laws.4. All Caregivers have provided satisfactorypersonal, criminal and Family & Children’sServices references.5. The Region verifies that their First Aidcertificate is up to date.6. A medical assessment and immunizationcheck is conducted.The Right Place for Your Child whenyou must be at work or school!• A Home Child Caregiver, first and foremost,loves children• Your child will experience a welcoming homeenvironment• There will be a stimulating variety of learningand play• Each home is monitored regularly by Region’sChild Care Division• All fire, health and safety standards are met• Home Child Care is available 24 hours, sevendays a week• Chances are there’s a Caregiver in yourneighbourhoodgames,toys, fieldtripswww.region.waterloo.on.ca