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    As far as I know, to legally run a home daycare of any kind any adult over the age of 18 that lives in the home needs to have a criminal record check and vulnerable sector screening.
    The CCPRN says so here:
    http://www.ccprn.com/en/information-...or-caregivers/

    When I opened a year ago I found that on the Ministry of Children and Families website too. I can't find the page at the moment, but I understood that it doesn't matter if you are private or through an agency, every adult must have a valid criminal record check.

    My husband and I both have them, and I've always pulled them out at interviews to show prospective clients. Most seem appreciative to have a quick glance, but I've had people on both ends of the spectrum too - people that seem taken aback that I would offer to show it to them, and people that read every single line and ask a gazillion questions about it.

    The person that read it top to bottom was incredibly anal, and didn't end up going with me. I think anyone who doesn't understand your explanation is probably going to be a control freak and cause you more grief in the long run.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CrazyEight View Post
    As far as I know, to legally run a home daycare of any kind any adult over the age of 18 that lives in the home needs to have a criminal record check and vulnerable sector screening.
    The CCPRN says so here:
    http://www.ccprn.com/en/information-...or-caregivers/

    When I opened a year ago I found that on the Ministry of Children and Families website too. I can't find the page at the moment, but I understood that it doesn't matter if you are private or through an agency, every adult must have a valid criminal record check.

    My husband and I both have them, and I've always pulled them out at interviews to show prospective clients. Most seem appreciative to have a quick glance, but I've had people on both ends of the spectrum too - people that seem taken aback that I would offer to show it to them, and people that read every single line and ask a gazillion questions about it.

    The person that read it top to bottom was incredibly anal, and didn't end up going with me. I think anyone who doesn't understand your explanation is probably going to be a control freak and cause you more grief in the long run.
    I understand this as the CCPRN requirement that all persons aged 18 and older require a criminal record check to be a member of their network. There is no legal requirement under the Ontario Day Nursery Act to have a criminal record check done in order to be operating legally. It is just a requirement of this organization in order for you to be on their books but it is not a legal requirement at all.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CrazyEight View Post
    As far as I know, to legally run a home daycare of any kind any adult over the age of 18 that lives in the home needs to have a criminal record check and vulnerable sector screening.
    The CCPRN says so here:
    http://www.ccprn.com/en/information-...or-caregivers/

    When I opened a year ago I found that on the Ministry of Children and Families website too. I can't find the page at the moment, but I understood that it doesn't matter if you are private or through an agency, every adult must have a valid criminal record check.



    My husband and I both have them, and I've always pulled them out at interviews to show prospective clients. Most seem appreciative to have a quick glance, but I've had people on both ends of the spectrum too - people that seem taken aback that I would offer to show it to them, and people that read every single line and ask a gazillion questions about it.

    The person that read it top to bottom was incredibly anal, and didn't end up going with me. I think anyone who doesn't understand your explanation is probably going to be a control freak and cause you more grief in the long run.
    I once had an "almost client" that I decided not to take because of the odd questioning when I met the husband.These parents wanted to keep a copy of our criminal record checks ( I was told this by my licensing officer, whom thought this was odd since their children wouldn't be attending my daycare). My hubby and I both have clear criminal records, by the way. They thought that they should be able to have copies of our criminal record check since I had private information about them. They had requested all their paperwork back but I'm legally required to keep it for 2 years.

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