What Do I Need to Do to Become Licensed?

• Make sure that my family is ready and supportive of this home business opportunity.
  
  
• Complete and submit a licence application to the Early Learning and Child Care Program.
  
  
• Complete the required background checks, including: a criminal record check, a criminal history self disclosure statement and information release consent, a child abuse registry check and a prior contact check with Child and Family Services for myself and all applicable persons residing in my home.
  
  
• Complete a record of child care residents/staff for licensed family/group child care homes for each resident of my home.
  
  
• Submit two reference checks (individuals that have observed me caring for children). These references must be provided by someone other than relatives.
  
  
• Have my home checked for basic health and safety. My home is suitable if it has two exits from the first level directly to the outside.
  
  • Note:
    You will need to have a fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors, and a first aid kit.
    All hazardous products must be locked and inaccessible.
         
• Have sufficient space, toys and equipment for the number and ages of children in care.
  
  
• Take a CPR and First Aid training that focuses on children under the age of 12.
  
  
• Have comprehensive general liability insurance, once I am licensed, to protect myself and the families in my care.
  
  
• Complete an approved 40 hour course within my first year of being licensed.
  
  
• Prepare to work with the Early Learning and Child Care Program to have my home-based child care program licensed and monitored.