Weighing childcare options can be overwhelming. But you've done your research and decided that home-based child care is the best choice for you because...
A home environment makes an easier transition into daycare.
It's a more personal relationship with a Provider.
Low number of children in care.
More flexible with pick-up and drop-off times.
Even better, you want licensed home childcare, because there is a difference.

What you should know...
With home-based childcare, there are licensed Agencies and private caregivers. Licensed means strict standards set by the Ministry of Education's Child Care & Early Years Act are followed by an agency. Private caregivers cannot be licensed and are not monitored.

Licensed Means Adhering to Safety & Quality Standards, And More...
Wee Watch is a licensed Agency that has been caring for children for over 30 years and exceeds many of the CCEYA standards. A few Wee Watch protocol highlights:
Qualifications and skills... Providers undergo an extensive screening process with medical, personal references and police record checks. They receive training for emergencies, First Aid and CPR certification and ongoing workshops.

Safety in homes... appropriate sized, clean space conform to fire regulations, child-proofing safety measures, approved equipment and play materials, and the right insurance coverage.

Supervised Support & Monitoring... parents and Providers receive support from a team of experienced staff. Registered Early Childhood Educators conduct regular unscheduled "drop-in" visits to all Wee Watch homes to ensure programs and standards are maintained and support Providers.

Learning & fun... children enjoy daily educational play-based activities with "Wee Learn", a program designed by childcare professionals, exclusive to Wee Watch.

Wee Watch has a network of homes offering parents more safe choices - location options, Provider selection and a home set-up best suited to their preference.