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Childcare

Raising children is a joy, and a challenge. Finding the right childcare for your family is of great importance when building the confidence to leave them for work or educational purposes. 

Sadly, finding childcare is also often a challenge. Dependent on your childs age certain centres are unavailable. Depending on your needs, travel abilities and budget, it can feel impossible. 

I've run into multiple challenges in acquiring and maintaining care for my three children over the last twelve years. This page will let you know what I've found. This information may have changed between now, as I write this, and the time you read this. Please add any updates or comments that can help the next person know best the solutions you've found. I will integrate any input into this page to maintain it. 

It takes a village to raise a child. Together we create that village. 

So here goes.... 

There are childcare subsidies available if you are of low income, to assist you with coverage, either partial or complete, for the cost of care for hours when you are in school or working. To qualify, you need to bring certain information to the Region of Waterloos Childcare Subsidy office during an initial interview. Their Website can offer contact information to assist in setting up that initial interview. The worker on your case may be able to direct you on where you may find eligible care.  This form of childcare is available for both home settings and day care centres, dependent on your needs and preferences. Only home care settings approved by their program can be covered. 

There are often waiting lists for day care centres and spots. Register early, as soon as you know that you will need coverage. You may be on a wait list for some time prior to receiving a vacant care spot. 

Here are a few spots to start in looking for a childcare placement spot: 

OneList

YMCA/YWCA

Your childs school (many have lists of local sitters- never knew this but when I checked it was true!) 

Kajiji / Facebook - Screen thoroughly- Police checks are not too expensive- ask for one as well as references
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  • Regan Sunshine Brusse
    • Sunshine???
    • About Me
    • Work Experience
    • Education >
      • Credentials and Courses
    • Volunteer Experience
    • Extra Bits & Pieces
  • Let's Open the Discussion
    • Homelessness- An open letter by me!
    • Free Transit For Low Income Individuals >
      • The Alliance Against Poverty
      • 2016 Regional Council Presentation
      • Free Transit - Related News Articles
      • Community Forum: Free Transit for Low Income >
        • About the Community Forum: Free Transit for Low Income
        • Community Forum: Videos
        • Community Forum Summary
      • Free Transit Petition
      • Transit Information Links >
        • City of Kingston - Report on decision to extend Free Transit for OW recipients
        • 2013 RoW Report on the benefits of the Transit for Reduced Income Pass
    • End of Life Care
    • The New Minimum Wage Debate
    • The Record: Letter to the Editor re: oneROOF Funding Loss
    • Mental Health & The Stigma Around It
    • 40 Days for Choice
    • LRT & Affordable Housing
    • Hospice Care in our Region
  • Resources
    • Additional Resources - Uncatagorized >
      • S.H.O.R.E.. Centre
      • Little Black Book - Youth Ressources
      • Kitchener Bylaw Guide
      • Leisure Access Card
      • Canada Revenue Agency
      • Ontario Electricity Support Program
      • Find a Family Physician - Health Care Connect
      • Government of Canada - Benefit Finder
    • Community Meals & Emergency Food Hampers
    • Housing Assistance & Emergency Shelters
    • Senior Citizen Supports & Home Servicess
    • Thrift Shops
    • Dental Assitance >
      • Dental - (Children)
      • Dental Assistance - Adults
    • Childcare
    • Job Searching Supports
    • Legal Resources
    • Mental Health Supports/Counselling
    • For Children & Families