Become a Provider

Ministry of Education Program for Home Child Care Providers

Our agency's licensed home child care program gives you the tools, resources and support you'll need to become a home child care provider.

Join our Licensed Program

You're ready to become a home child care provider; we're here to help. By joining our licensed Home Child Care program, you can access the resources you need to feel confident in your abilities as a child care provider and as a business owner.

And enrolment is FREE.

City View Centre is licensed by the Ontario Ministry of Education, and we are uniquely qualified to provide the right training and certifications to help you run a thriving home child care business.

Contracting with our agency also gives you access to early learning curriculum updates, various workshops and the ability to connect with other home child care providers.

Training, Support & Advice From Child Care Experts

  • Avoid expensive advertising costs. We'll match you with families looking for home child care.
  • Invoicing and payment collection are taken care of for you.
  • We lend you equipment and toys to get you started.
  • Get assistance and support when dealing with challenging clients and/or children with special needs.
  • Join a strong network of home child care providers.
  • Receive detailed policies, procedures and management practices to help guide your day-to-day operations.
  • Receive regular emails with program updates, craft ideas and early learning information to enhance your home child care services.

Plus, take advantage of the government's Home Child Care Wage Enhancement Grant

The Home Child Care Wage Enhancement Grant is an initiative by the Government of Ontario that will help providers earn more money. All providers could earn the full HCCEG of $20 per day or the partial HCCEG of $10 per day based on eligibility requirements.

By Your Side Every Step Of The Way

With over 45 years of child care experience, we know what it takes to run a successful child care business. Under our guidance, we'll ensure your home child care business exceeds government standards and every family's expectations.

We are a constant resource and support system for your Home Child Care business.

  • Licensing Support

  • Access to Training & Workshops

  • Advice On Home Modifications

How to Apply

Are you interested in joining our licensed home child care program? If you're 21 years of age or older, have a good command of the English language and are passionate about child care, you're one step closer to becoming a Home Child Care Provider.

Give us a call or complete the form below, and we'll walk you through the process and discuss the next steps.

613-823-7088613-823-7088
homechildcare@cityviewcentre.ca