Province Seeking Licensed Child Care Providers
It was a question our readers asked during the October 2019 Federal election and that is will there be more government subsidized childcare spaces becoming available. To help fill the need the Province is looking for people to start their own licensed daycares right in their own home.
“As part of our government’s Plan for Growth, we are committed to increasing the number of quality early learning and child care opportunities in Saskatchewan,” Deputy Premier and Education Minister Gordon Wyant said in a statement. “Grant money, professional supports and training opportunities are all being offered to assist new licensed home-based child care providers get their business started.”
In their release the Province states a recent survey of existing licensed home-based child care providers in Saskatchewan shows that people may not be aware of the many government supports available to them. The Canada-Saskatchewan Early Learning and Child Care Agreement has provided funding for the creation of new licensed child care home spaces in Saskatchewan.
Caregivers who would like to start a licensed home-based child care business in Saskatchewan have access to following:
grant money to help with start-up and food costs;
training and workshops;
assistance from educated child care consultants; and
inclusion in government materials provided to parents seeking child care.
The Province is looking for a wide variety of people to consider starting their own licensed daycare such as stay-at-home parents, retirees or those who simply like working with kids, not commuting to work or the idea of owning their own business.
“I have been able to stay home and raise my daughter, and have an interesting career at the same time,” licensed home-based child care provider Katherine Pulice said. “This is the most rewarding job I have ever had. Every child in your care is unique. Every day is different. This is a job that is never, ever boring.”
Details on grants available, training, eligibility and how to apply can be found on the Government of Saskatchewan website at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/business/entrepreneurs-start-or-exit-a-business/start-a-business/managing-a-child-care-business/start-a-licensed-family-child-care-home.