Join our team of dedicated Home Child Care Providers:
We are looking for nurturing caregivers who want to provide licensed home child care from their homes.
Day Care Connection affirms the dedication and commitment of home child care providers. We believe the work of caregivers matters, is valuable and important, and that it can make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.
Day Care Connection advocates for Licensed Home Child Care Providers to be paid the highest possible rate while making quality child care affordable and accessible to all. Currently, providers working with DCC are among the highest paid in the licensed home child care sector.
Day Care Connection is part of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Childcare (CWELCC) program that has resulted in substantial fee reductions for families.
Day Care Connection will continue to advocate for its providers as the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement continues to be rolled out.
What Does Providing Care Through a Licensed Home Child Care Agency Entail?
- When a home child care provider joins Day Care Connection, they are considered to be an independent contractor.
- You are able to run your own business from your own home with the support of a licensed Home Visitor.
- Flexibility in the child care days and hours you provide (Ex: Monday – Friday, Evenings, weekends).
- You are able to care for up to six children at the same time.
- You are eligible for any grants from the Provincial Government that come through licensed agencies.
- DCC home child care providers are eligible to work with families who qualify to receive childcare subsidy through the City of Toronto.
Advantages of Partnering with Day Care Connection Home Child Care:
- Access to free program materials such as arts and crafts, toys, books, and safe equipment.
- We refer parents/guardians to your programs. Care is taken to match the wants and needs of the children and families with those of the provider.
- We refer and introduce families to providers/your home care program and provide support during interviews.
- The agency collects all fees for you to guarantee a timely payment on a set schedule.
- Payment dates for providers follow a consistent schedule.
- We assist with outreach, promotion, and advertisement of your business.
- No administrative fee. 100 percent of childcare fees go directly to the provider.
- Back-up care is available for your vacations and sick days.
- We provide consultation and support regarding setting up your home child care location, Ministry guidelines, nutrition plans, health and safety, and documentation.
- Access to ongoing learning opportunities and professional development related to child development, self-regulation, health and nutrition, behaviour guidance, etc. to enhance your program and add to your resume and professional portfolio.
- Continuing one-on-one support, guidance, and resources are available in partnership with a Home Child Care Coordinator/Visitor, who is also a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE).
If you would like to learn more, we welcome your questions. Fill out the Provider Inquiry Form below or contact us at 416-698-0750. We look forward to hearing from you.
“Everyone at Day Care Connection is great; I have learned so much over many years with this agency. The staff care so much about the children, me, my family and the daycare families.”
— Provider
“This is the best work in the world, I love what I do, every day I am part of helping children feel the joy of learning.”
— Provider