childminding
Jan 7th 2012 | 9:01 pm
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childminding
hi,
my names kelly,
im looking at moving to canada, alberta to be a little more precise but am having trouble finding information on childminding i am currently a registered childminder in the uk and was wondering if i would need to retrain for in canada or if what i have here would qualify me to work as a childminder in canada.
if anyone now any information that would be great
kelly
my names kelly,
im looking at moving to canada, alberta to be a little more precise but am having trouble finding information on childminding i am currently a registered childminder in the uk and was wondering if i would need to retrain for in canada or if what i have here would qualify me to work as a childminder in canada.
if anyone now any information that would be great
kelly
Jan 7th 2012 | 9:40 pm
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Re: childminding
It would depend on how many children you were looking after (or hoped to). Six children or less is classed as "Family Day Home" (manual can be found here: http://www.child.alberta.ca/home/doc..._Standards.pdf ). Seven children or above and you would need to be licenced - more information here, including Child Care Certification: http://www.child.alberta.ca/home/1151.cfm
Anyone looking after children are required to be certified I think (but others may have more info) http://www.child.alberta.ca/home/1158.cfm
Equivalent qualifications: http://www.child.alberta.ca/home/doc...cies_Chart.pdf (information also about overseas qualification)
How to apply: http://www.child.alberta.ca/home/1175.cfm
Hope that will help you get some idea anyway!
Anyone looking after children are required to be certified I think (but others may have more info) http://www.child.alberta.ca/home/1158.cfm
Equivalent qualifications: http://www.child.alberta.ca/home/doc...cies_Chart.pdf (information also about overseas qualification)
How to apply: http://www.child.alberta.ca/home/1175.cfm
Hope that will help you get some idea anyway!
Last edited by Siouxie; Jan 7th 2012 at 9:45 pm.
Jan 7th 2012 | 9:43 pm
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Re: childminding
ok thank you will take a look through the information
it would be up to six though especially having three of my own already three more in the house would be fine.
thank you
it would be up to six though especially having three of my own already three more in the house would be fine.
thank you
Jan 7th 2012 | 9:49 pm
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Re: childminding
You are most welcome
Welcome to the forum!
Welcome to the forum!
Jan 8th 2012 | 7:19 am
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Re: childminding
Hi Kelly, and welcome to BE.
Does your other half have a job that would get you an open work permit, or do you have another visa route in mind?
Does your other half have a job that would get you an open work permit, or do you have another visa route in mind?
Jan 8th 2012 | 9:18 am
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Re: childminding
Jan 10th 2012 | 6:01 am
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Re: childminding
Kelly
Hi, I'm also a child-minder in the UK. I'm not going to be child-minding in Canada when we decide to move. I now need the career break after 21 years in the business. My next move will be at Uni doing my LP Nurse course.
A English friend of mine who lives in Canada was thinking of child-minding and I did ask a few questions. I had a few concerns and wanted to know what was inplace, re: safeguarding, policies etc,etc.
Her answer was that if you child-minder under 3 children you didn't need to be registered, over this you would then register as a Day Care Provider. I did then mention that where are all the safeguards then, for both child-minder or the children?????????????
I personally would not be looking after anyones child unless I was registered, albeit 1,3, or more children. These days it's far too risky and who is the one left picking up the pieces should anything happen, you and your family!!
The only way it would prob work is that you take all your policies, your good practice and ethics, take out public liability/car business use insurances.
Just cover your back!!
I think you also need to check out each Province though, as they have different rules.
Good Luck
Angela
Hi, I'm also a child-minder in the UK. I'm not going to be child-minding in Canada when we decide to move. I now need the career break after 21 years in the business. My next move will be at Uni doing my LP Nurse course.
A English friend of mine who lives in Canada was thinking of child-minding and I did ask a few questions. I had a few concerns and wanted to know what was inplace, re: safeguarding, policies etc,etc.
Her answer was that if you child-minder under 3 children you didn't need to be registered, over this you would then register as a Day Care Provider. I did then mention that where are all the safeguards then, for both child-minder or the children?????????????
I personally would not be looking after anyones child unless I was registered, albeit 1,3, or more children. These days it's far too risky and who is the one left picking up the pieces should anything happen, you and your family!!
The only way it would prob work is that you take all your policies, your good practice and ethics, take out public liability/car business use insurances.
Just cover your back!!
I think you also need to check out each Province though, as they have different rules.
Good Luck
Angela
Jan 11th 2012 | 4:27 pm
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Re: childminding
Hi,
So I am in Okotoks, Alberta and I have looked into the dayhome situation quite alot as I have 2 kids and am also now looking after two more.
So to set up a day home (which is just when you look after kids in your own home) you actually do not have to have any kind of qualifications or checks at all! (scary isnt it!). There is a maximum of 6 kids allowed and I think of those 6 only 3 can be under 2 years of age. You have to may have to get a business licence for operating from home but that is it! There are also many agencies who you can sign up with who are alot more stringent with background checks, references and who also operate a monitoring policy to check on things like home safety etc. They can also help provide backup for sickness and holiday cover. Of course these agencies do charge for this service so you will end up charging your clients more but that does not seem to be an issue over here.
The most amazing thing is as there really arent many nurseries as such over here the demand for childcare is very high. I would recommend bringing all your certificates and at the very least getting yourself a current Canadian first Aid course and police checks then the rest is up to you depending on how much you want to do - good luck!
So I am in Okotoks, Alberta and I have looked into the dayhome situation quite alot as I have 2 kids and am also now looking after two more.
So to set up a day home (which is just when you look after kids in your own home) you actually do not have to have any kind of qualifications or checks at all! (scary isnt it!). There is a maximum of 6 kids allowed and I think of those 6 only 3 can be under 2 years of age. You have to may have to get a business licence for operating from home but that is it! There are also many agencies who you can sign up with who are alot more stringent with background checks, references and who also operate a monitoring policy to check on things like home safety etc. They can also help provide backup for sickness and holiday cover. Of course these agencies do charge for this service so you will end up charging your clients more but that does not seem to be an issue over here.
The most amazing thing is as there really arent many nurseries as such over here the demand for childcare is very high. I would recommend bringing all your certificates and at the very least getting yourself a current Canadian first Aid course and police checks then the rest is up to you depending on how much you want to do - good luck!
Jan 11th 2012 | 4:40 pm
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Re: childminding
Hi,
So I am in Okotoks, Alberta and I have looked into the dayhome situation quite alot as I have 2 kids and am also now looking after two more.
So to set up a day home (which is just when you look after kids in your own home) you actually do not have to have any kind of qualifications or checks at all! (scary isnt it!). There is a maximum of 6 kids allowed and I think of those 6 only 3 can be under 2 years of age. You have to may have to get a business licence for operating from home but that is it! There are also many agencies who you can sign up with who are alot more stringent with background checks, references and who also operate a monitoring policy to check on things like home safety etc. They can also help provide backup for sickness and holiday cover. Of course these agencies do charge for this service so you will end up charging your clients more but that does not seem to be an issue over here.
The most amazing thing is as there really arent many nurseries as such over here the demand for childcare is very high. I would recommend bringing all your certificates and at the very least getting yourself a current Canadian first Aid course and police checks then the rest is up to you depending on how much you want to do - good luck!
So I am in Okotoks, Alberta and I have looked into the dayhome situation quite alot as I have 2 kids and am also now looking after two more.
So to set up a day home (which is just when you look after kids in your own home) you actually do not have to have any kind of qualifications or checks at all! (scary isnt it!). There is a maximum of 6 kids allowed and I think of those 6 only 3 can be under 2 years of age. You have to may have to get a business licence for operating from home but that is it! There are also many agencies who you can sign up with who are alot more stringent with background checks, references and who also operate a monitoring policy to check on things like home safety etc. They can also help provide backup for sickness and holiday cover. Of course these agencies do charge for this service so you will end up charging your clients more but that does not seem to be an issue over here.
The most amazing thing is as there really arent many nurseries as such over here the demand for childcare is very high. I would recommend bringing all your certificates and at the very least getting yourself a current Canadian first Aid course and police checks then the rest is up to you depending on how much you want to do - good luck!
Half my soccer team run dayhomes!LOL
I did look after a very very good friend of mines daughter,but she knew that I would look after her as one of my own, and it was only one day a week!
I do like the fact that over here we are treated like adults and can choose to do this if we like! And of course if you are placing your child in someone elses care you will vet them carefully first!
I got fed up with the UK telling us what we could and couldnt do! Sure, some people out there cant be trusted and need that, but what about the rest of us!!!
I am currently waiting to find out if my niece, who is all of nine, can miss the last week of summer term to come and visit us for the first time!!!Crazy that we should have to get schools permission!!!
Sorry,didnt mean to rant on your post!
Good luck!!!
x
Jan 11th 2012 | 8:15 pm
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Re: childminding
Hi,
So I am in Okotoks, Alberta and I have looked into the dayhome situation quite alot as I have 2 kids and am also now looking after two more.
So to set up a day home (which is just when you look after kids in your own home) you actually do not have to have any kind of qualifications or checks at all! (scary isnt it!). There is a maximum of 6 kids allowed and I think of those 6 only 3 can be under 2 years of age. You have to may have to get a business licence for operating from home but that is it! There are also many agencies who you can sign up with who are alot more stringent with background checks, references and who also operate a monitoring policy to check on things like home safety etc. They can also help provide backup for sickness and holiday cover. Of course these agencies do charge for this service so you will end up charging your clients more but that does not seem to be an issue over here.
The most amazing thing is as there really arent many nurseries as such over here the demand for childcare is very high. I would recommend bringing all your certificates and at the very least getting yourself a current Canadian first Aid course and police checks then the rest is up to you depending on how much you want to do - good luck!
So I am in Okotoks, Alberta and I have looked into the dayhome situation quite alot as I have 2 kids and am also now looking after two more.
So to set up a day home (which is just when you look after kids in your own home) you actually do not have to have any kind of qualifications or checks at all! (scary isnt it!). There is a maximum of 6 kids allowed and I think of those 6 only 3 can be under 2 years of age. You have to may have to get a business licence for operating from home but that is it! There are also many agencies who you can sign up with who are alot more stringent with background checks, references and who also operate a monitoring policy to check on things like home safety etc. They can also help provide backup for sickness and holiday cover. Of course these agencies do charge for this service so you will end up charging your clients more but that does not seem to be an issue over here.
The most amazing thing is as there really arent many nurseries as such over here the demand for childcare is very high. I would recommend bringing all your certificates and at the very least getting yourself a current Canadian first Aid course and police checks then the rest is up to you depending on how much you want to do - good luck!
Hi
I think this is the safest option going through an agency! In 21 years in the business I've have around 4 fairly BIG issues, and other child-minders in my area have had their fair share of problems, with one having to move away. You think someone is your friend, you know them well but when something goes wrong in their lives the child-minder is the first to be affected!!! Just make sure all payments are done in advance, that at least eliminates one problem. Remember to log any concerns. Cover your back!!!!
Whilst I hated the change over from Social Services checks to Ofsted and EYFS, there are somethings I'm glad are inplace and feel happier that there's someone I can turn to for advice or legal aid. However, there're things that annoy me like pointless paperwork
Observation and writing up day books and silly risk assessments, but I understand why they're there. Oh Hum. The good move will be as from April we only have to satisfy 13 outcomes instead of 32! I know from this years inspection Ofsted are homing in on Safeguarding children, for obvious reasons! Like one has said take whatever you have from the UK and at least you can show the agencies and parents. You can show history and how brilliant the UK is set-up when it comes to childrens' welfare.
Just be careful you are new in!
Regards
Angela
