I thought about mom so much today. And yet, I felt I had very little time to think of her at all. I screwed up my baking and knew mom would have a good laugh with me about it. Reminding me that I usually prove to her that I did not get my baking skills … Read more
Government links to Canadian childcare laws & regulations: Alberta child care page Alberta Child care Regulations Alberta Licensing Act Newfoundland and Labrador child care page Newfoundland & Labrador Child care services act Prince Edward Island early childhood page Prince Edward Island Parents guide Prince Edward Island Child Care Licensing and Certification British Columbia child care page British Columbia Legislation Nova Scotia child care page Nova Scotia guide … Read more
I just signed up with Swagbucks to check them out. The process was easy and I really did start earning points right away. I haven’t perused the store for redeeming points much yet, but if you remember the old Club Z program (for all you Canadian Zellers shoppers out there) it seems similar. collect points, … Read more
*Adapted from Jennifer McMillen, Corner Playhouse Child Care The Family Child Care Provider Does the Caregiver… _____ have a current license from the Department of Human Services? _____ seem to be someone that both my child I would enjoy? _____ create an atmosphere where children feel loved and cared for? _____ interact with children in … Read more
What exactly is family child care? I’ve found that this can vary greatly. Some dayhomes, are exactly that – children being cared for in someone else’s home. They receive the same care as the children of the caregiver – in many cases a nurturing, relaxed, environment much like days off at home with their parents. … Read more
Group child care centers are required by law to be licensed. Licenses allow for additional accountability that give many parents peace of mind. Minimum standards are set for health & safety and child development/programming for both indoors and outdoors that are then enforced by government departments. Results of licensing inspections must be posted and can … Read more