Licensed Home Childcare Services
Licensed under the Ministry of Education, and part of the Canada Wide Early Learning & Childcare program, we proudly serve an expanding South Ottawa community including, Ward 10 (Gloucester-Southgate), Ward 18 (Alta Vista), Ward 19 (Orleans South-Navan), Ward 20(Osgoode), Ward 21 (Rideau-Jock), Ward 22 (Riverside South-Findlay Creek).
Parent Handbook
Provider Handbook
Why Choose Us?
We support safe, engaging, quality care for children in a home setting.
We match providers & families based on childcare needs.
We set up and attend interviews with prospective providers.
Monthly visits & safety are conducted every 3 months.
Our Home Consultants are registered Early Childhood Educators.
Providers must have Vulnerable Sector Check & First Aid/CPR training.
Maximum six (6) children per provider.
Flexible childcare is available: evenings, weekends & extended hours.
Subsidized spaces are available for qualified residents of Ottawa.
We arrange alternate care when needed.
Provide support/advice with behaviour issues, nutrition, toileting, communication skills & safety concerns.
“Teach children what to think and you limit them to your ideas. Teach children how to think and their ideas are unlimited”
— Sandra Parks
How To Register
WEIGHING CHILDCARE OPTIONS?
Apply for Registry with full fee or fee subsidy and be put on a waitlist by completing one application.
Please contact us to discuss the option of Licensed Home Childcare with a carefully selected provider. One of the main reasons families favour RFC- Home Childcare is the relationship with families, providers and Home Childcare Consultants. The consultants monitor the care to ensure it consistently meets your needs and all legislated requirements. For information about becoming a Home Childcare Provider, please get in touch.
To register for Rural Family Connections Home Childcare, please register through the city’s website.
Benefits of Home Childcare Providers
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Competitive Wages
We offer competitive wages. We handle all invoicing, billings & tax receipts. You are paid directly by the agency.
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Clients
RFC refers families to you & handles all the paperwork required to start.
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Support
On-going support & advice with behaviour issues, nutrition concerns, toilet learning ideas, communication skills & safety concerns.
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Work From Home
You can work from your home, provide care & make your own schedule.
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Training
We provide free training such as CPR, First-Aid & other relevant workshops to help you develop & expand your knowledge in early childhood.
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Equipment
RFC lends equipment such as high-chairs, gates, playpens, strollers & sleep mats to assist with lowering the cost for childcare providers.