Careers
We are looking for Child Care Providers!
Looking for new homes in Pictou, Antigonish, and Guysborough Counties
Own Your Business & Work with Children in your Home
No Previous Training Required (wage support available for ECEs)
Receive up to $7,500 in Family Home Start-Up Grant Funding
Offer Subsidy & 50% Parent Fee Reductions for Families
Earn an Additional $10/day for each Infant & Toddler in Care
Grant Funding towards Health Benefits & RRSPs Available
Ongoing Access to our Toys & Equipment Lending Library
902-928-2211
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Who Can Be A FHCCS Care Provider?
A Child Care Provider is a self-employed individual who devotes his/her time to caring for children in their own home. They provide a stable influence and are committed to providing a safe, engaging, wholesome and nurturing environment for the children in their care. Each home can care for a maximum of seven children at any given time, with no more than three under the age of 3 and no more than two infants (under the age of 18 months), or up to nine children if all school aged.
What are the Requirements?
- Must be 18 years of age minimum and be reliable, dependable, mature, responsible, and fun-loving.
- Potential Child Care Provider and anyone else who resides in the home over the age of 18 must obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check. (every 3 years)
- Potential Child Care Provider and anyone else who resides in the home over the age of 13 must obtain a Child Abuse Registry Check. (every 3 years)
- Home Liability Insurance must be obtained.
- An in-home orientation and inspection will be completed before approval.
- All Child Care Providers must have First Aid Training (Level C), which is paid for by the Agency.
- Must complete Level 1 of The Family Home Child Care Training within a year of approval and must attend a minimum of 5 hours of Professional Development per year. (Training is provided/paid by the Agency)