Partner with Family Space

Benefits of Becoming a Licensed Home Child Care Provider with Family Space

Financial Benefits & Stability

✅ Guaranteed Pay – Get paid on time, every time via direct deposit, twice per month
✅ Wage Enhancement Grant – Earn an extra $20 per full day and $10 per half-day worked
✅ General Operating Grant – Increases your earnings without raising parent fees
✅ Billable Closure Days – Get paid for 20 days off per year, including stat holidays
✅ Premium Rates for Extended Hours – Earn more for evening and weekend care
✅ Start-up Deposit – Receive a $500 deposit towards future Invoices (optional)
✅ Subsidy Availability – Families can access child care subsidy only in licensed care, helping you reach more families
✅ Access to Tax Benefits as an Independent Micro-Entrepreneur – Deduct business expenses like groceries, toys, supplies, & equipment

Business & Professional Support

✅ Independence & Flexibility – Set your own hours and choose the families you work with
✅ Advertising & Marketing Support – We help fill your child care spots
✅ Access to Home Visitors – Get mentoring and support from 4 trained Home Visitors
✅ Administration & Billing Support – Focus on child care while we handle billing families
✅ Licensed but Independent – Keep control over your business while receiving agency benefits
✅ Network with Other Providers – Connect, share ideas, and build lasting friendships
✅ Business Insurance Coverage – $5,000,000 liability and abuse coverage for peace of mind
✅ Access to Grant Programs – Support for professional development and ECE diploma programs

Training Opportunities & Professional Development

✅ Ongoing Professional Development – Free training, learning modules, workshops & Communities of Practice meetings
✅ Microsoft Tablet & 365 Software provided to make paperwork a breeze!
✅ Home Visitor Support – Trained in Self-Regulation, Kids Have Stress Too, and Infant Mental Health
✅ Special Needs Inclusion Support – Access to Inclusion Coaches and Special Needs Resources

Work-Life Balance

✅ Stay Home with Your own Kids – Earn an income while caring for your own children
✅ Fulfilling Work – Make a difference in young children’s lives
✅ More Children in Care – Licensed Providers can care for up to 6 children
✅ Play-Based Learning Support – Reflects Ontario’s How Does Learning Happen? framework

CWELCC & Community Recognition

✅ CWELCC Participation – Parents benefit from reduced child care fees, making your program more accessible
✅ Trusted & Respected – Family Space has served the community for over 40 years
✅ Award-Winning Organization – Voted Platinum for Best Daycare & Child Care Service 5 years in a row

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