Wondering

where
to put your child,
before and after
the school bell
rings?

Promoting Outdoor
Physical Play

Fostering an Inclusive
Environment

OTHER
CONSIDERATIONS TO
KEEP IN MIND

RESOURCES
1) PLASP Child Care Services:
Tel: 905-890-1711
www.plasp.com

Does the childcare

accommodate children
with special needs?

2) Child Development Resource

Connection Peel (CDRC). Tel:
905-890-8089 www.cdrcp.com

3) YMCA: Tel:1-800-223-8024
www.ymcagta.org

4 )Peel Inclusion Resource
Services (Special Needs)

Is the center accessible

to meet their needs?
Does the program
involve family
participation to
promote diversity?

Tel: 905-791-7800 ext.7627

www.peelregion.ca

** For more information please

contact your local school or
nearest recreational center**

A Guide Outlining
your Options

Licensed Program

PROGRAM OPTIONS

Parents want peace of mind while

their children are in a healthy,
happy and safe environment.

Successful before and after school
programs are designed to enhance
social, physical and emotional, and
intellectual development of
children.

This guide will help you look for
quality, affordable and accessible
childcare options in your local
community.

Advantages

There are two types of child- care options:

Licensed and Unlicensed Programs

LICENSED PROGRAMS: are regulated by
the Child Care and Early Years Act, which
sets minimum standards and government
inspections.
1) YMCA
2) PLASP
3) Family Day
4) Licensed Home-Care

UNLICENSED PROGRAMS: are informal
setting that are not licensed and
government inspected.
1) Home child-care
2) Recreational program
3) Babysitting, care by relatives and
family friends
4) Live in nanny or on call basis
5) Siblings taking care of children

QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER?
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What will it cost?

Is there a wait list?
And how long is the wait?
What is the teacher child-ratio?
What will my child do there?

Higher teacher child ratio

Cost associated
Fixed operating hours
Wait list may be longer

Unlicensed Care
Advantages

Home like environment

No Wait List
More affordable
More flexible hours

Disadvantages

No access to subsidy
Children of varying ages
Limited to families living
within a short distance

Qualified Staff
Activities are designed
for children supporting
different stages of
development.
Children of similar age
group together
Child care fee subsidy
may be available

Disadvantages