The Child Care Provider Connection

FAMILY CHILD CARE TRAINING GRADS

on the successful completion of all 3 Levels of the Family Child Care Training course.

2010

Congratulations to:

Anke Heaton of Barrie, Ontario

Tracy Parker of Barrie, Ontario

Carole Masse of Toronto, Ontario

Michelle Ramsey of Halton Hills, Ontario

Jessica Decoste of Peterborough, Ontario

Michelle Marshall of Toronto, Ontario

2009

Congratualtions to:

Julie Whiteway of Stroud, Ontario

Monica Demaine of Stoud, Ontario

Jen Elliott of New Lowell, Ontario

Rachel Crouter of Barrie, Ontario

Maria Negas of London, Ontario

Patti Cook of London, Ontario

Anne Good of Sault Ste.Marie, Ontario

2008

Congratulations to:

Becky Widauer of Barrie, Ontario

Donna Monahan of Barrie, Ontario

Kimberly Phillips of Barrie, Ontario

Maria Greenman of Barrie, Ontario

Debbie Campbell of Gilford, Ontario

Susan Michand of Elmvale, Ontario

Tammy Meade of Cambridge, Ontario

Tammy Griffin of Ottawa, Ontario

Nadia Narcisi of Bolton, Ontario

Karleen Wilkin of Etobicoke, Ontario

Karren Englot of Regina, Saskatchewan

Aundrea Appelle of Winnipeg, Manitoba

Elina Ahmad of Pakistan, India formerly of Barrie, Ontario

2007

Congratulations to:

Kelly Noon of Barrie, Ontario

Karen Sowman of Barrie, Ontario

Amy Davison of Stroud, Ontario

Julie Sheardown of Stroud, Ontario

2006

Congratulations to:

Nadia Forrest of Barrie, Ontario

Jenna Bales of Barrie, Ontario

Wendy Emery of Stroud, Ontario

WELL DONE!!! GIRLS

yours in caring, donna

FAMILY CHILD CARE TRAINING GRADS

2007

FAMILY CHILD CARE TRAINING GRADS

2006

Characteristics of Home Child Care Practitioners Associated with Quality in
Home-Based Child Care

Intentionality - the home child care practitioner is genuinely interested in working with children and families.
Family is supportive to home child care practitioner offering home-based child care.
Home child care practitioner is satisfied with her work.
Home child care practitioner is committed to working with parents to provide quality child care.
Home child care practitioner seeks the support of other practitioners and community agencies.
Home child care practitioner sees herself as a business owner - takes a professional approach to operating her business.
Home child care practitioner offers a balanced curriculum for children her care.
Home child care practitioner is willing to attend training opportunities to expand her knowledge and skills in working with children and families.
Home child care practitioner is an advocate for her chosen profession and/or makes a contribution to the community (i.e.: is a mentor for other home child care practitioners, volunteers for a good cause, etc.)
Home child care practitioner recognizes the importance of balancing her work, family and personal life - she recognizes the value in taking time for herself!

Definition of Home Child Care Practitioner

In the province of Ontario, Home Child Care Practitioners provide child care for up to 5 children under 10 years of age in addition to his/her own children at any given time in his/her own home. Home Child Care Practitioners are those who have chosen home child care as a career and strive to provide quality care in their homes. Practitioners are encouraged to recognize the importance of:
the early years of a child's life and providing a program which enhances the health, development and well-being of children in his/her care.
the support of their own family while they provide child care in their home.
participating in professional development and training on a regular basis to continually expand his/her knowledge and skills and keep up to date on emerging trends in the early childhood education field.
obtaining support and assistance from other caregivers, Caregiver Support Networking Groups and various community agencies to reduce the feeling of isolation.
involving parents in their home child care business.
being involved in community planning processes and other volunteer-related
activities pertaining to child care.
balancing her work, family and personal life.