Quote Originally Posted by Peacefulbird View Post
That's what I thought but, there are certain steps to follow first get your police clearance for the vulnerable sector you and your husband and anyone living in the house over 18 years old (your husband and 18 years Olds do not need it if you go privately; but just to assure families of my serious professional commitment to my work, I do it so, no doubts arise) once you do it is valid for five years.

Then you must do the first aid cpr (this is also offered in two modalities now; one that is only 4 hrs in total and the "standard" one two full days 8am to 4pm; if you go private you can do the first one but I did the second one again this to assure parents that I'm committed (also agencies ask the standard one); the police clearance and the first aid are the basic steps. Then it is up to you, you can find more workshops around your community to support your knowledge ex: I did the safety food handling one, the guiding children's behaviour positively; many programing ideas etc. (These workshops you can do it at your own time or if something interested you) there are also online webbinars etc. Is just your own choice; but the more knowledge you gain the better for your business; parents will undoubtedly realize how much expertise you have in the field. In my case I really focused a lot energy in reading about child development, it helped me a great deal (but it is up to you;0)

And last, you can visit website to get ideas on how to set up your environment; childproof and safety is a must.

We have in Ottawa a special centre called ccprn.com this centre helps with the start up of a homedaycare, visit their website perhaps you can get more ideas. And also a child safety check list that you can follow.

Become familiar with the new "ontario homedaycare regulations"

Once parents see all this in place I do not think they will have any doubt of your seriousness of you commitment and your business and they will value that. Not if it is licensed or not. Anyway, some agencies are changing and they aren't charging fees but only for seasoned caregivers.

Good luck!! Let us know how it goes or if you need more help.
Wow! thanks so much! I will check out that link. I've gotten my vulnerable sectors check so many times in the past 5 years, its like clockwork for me. And I'm already up to date in my CPR/First Aid. I will definitely be checking in here for more help! So grateful this site is up.