Lennox and Addington Resources for Children is looking for individuals who are interested in developing their own child care business.  If you meet our criteria, our Home Child Care Team Leader will provide you with ongoing support and opportunity for professional development.  Caregiver payments vary according to the age of the child, and length of day.

As a LARC caregiver, you are self-employed, contracted by the agency to provide child care in your own home for a maximum of 5 daycare children. 

• have a genuine love and interest in caring for children and helping them to grown and learn

• assist you to assess your home child care
  suitability

• a suitable location and space with your own liability and content insurance

• make recommendations to set up your home for
  child care

• successful criminal reference check for yourself and each adult member in your household

• connect families looking for care with the most appropriate caregiver

• have some necessary supplies such as toys, books, puzzles etc...

• provide additional resources and activities to
  enhance your quality home care program  ie... triple/double strollers, baby equipment, art
  supplies, toys, books etc...

• positive health record for yourself, other adults in the home and your children

• visit the caregiver monthly through regularly
  scheduled visits (some are unscheduled to ensure
  that safety and other standards are maintained)

• successful fire inspection and a clear water test if you have a well

• conduct regular home safety checks

• if you have animals - proof of vaccinations

• offer support with administrative tasks and
  facilitate problem solving, if required, with
  caregivers and parents

• Caregivers can choose their own hours but flexible hours of care to accommodate parent's work schedule is an asset.

• administer monthly billing and payment
  collection from your parents.  This means that
  you never have to collect fees, we do all the
  work, and you get paid bi-monthly whether the
  fees are collected or not.

• attend mandatory training workshops

• provide ongoing training workshops and
  resources

• have your CPR and First Aid

• offer free CPR and First Aid certification

• maintain a safe home environment for all ages of children.
   

• create opportunities to meet other Home Child
  Care Providers through workshops, playgroups
  and events.

• provide many early learning activities such as story time, outdoor play, arts and crafts, water play, music and movement and much more.

• work with caregivers and parents to ensure that
  the developmental needs of each child are met.

• adhere to the guidelines of the Day Nurseries Act, and the policies of LARC.