The County of Simcoe Children and Community Services Department directly operates a licensed Family Home Child Care program. Quality child care is provided throughout Simcoe County in one of our approved homes.
What is Family Home Day Care?
Family Home Day Care is provided to not more than five children per home from the ages of infant to 12 years. Care is provided on a flexible basis in accordance to the parents'/guardians' need. Family Home Day Care may be appropriate when:
- one prefers care in a smaller group setting
- one prefers a more home like environment
- the local childcare centres and or nursery schools programs are unable to accommodate a particular age group or have no vacant spaces
- extended hours of care or weekend care is required
Program Objectives
- The provision of a warm, stimulating, smoke free home environment where children can develop physically, emotionally, socially, intellectually and creatively
- The assurance that children are safe, have a place to rest and play, and are provided with nutritious snacks and meals
- The opportunity to develop feelings of trust, friendship, self-confidence and responsibility
- To coordinate children's placements in our Agency approved homes
- To foster a sense of teamwork amongst Parents/Guardians, Care Providers and Home Visitors.
Applying for Family Home Day Care
For those who are interested in becoming a Family Home Day Care Provider or for those who have a child they wish to enroll, please contact:
Andrea Hryciw, Program Supervisor
705-722-3132 x1145 or
905-729-4514 x1145
Interested in being a Family Home Day Care Provider?
Please download the following resources for additional information:
| County of Simcoe Family Home brochure (English) | County of Simcoe Family Home brochure (French) |
| Family Home Child Care Provider Poster |