The Day Home Agency offers care for children of all ages and operates CITY WIDE. Please call us to see if we have an approved space in your area.
The Dayhome Agency is licensed by Alberta Children’s Services and must follow the Family Day Home Standards set by the government, as well as by policies set by Thornhill Child Care Society’s Board of Directors.
Family Day Home Educators
Family day home educators are carefully chosen after they have undergone an application and screening process. The screening process includes completing an application form, reference checks from three non-family references, an Intervention Record check, a Criminal Record check, including vulnerable sector search, and a minimum of two home screenings to determine whether the home meets our standards of care, safety and suitability. All family members living in the home are met and everyone over 18 years of age must submit a Criminal Record check.
Educators are self-employed, running their own business. They are contracted through the agency to provide a safe and quality care environment in their homes.
Day Home Monitoring Visits
Each day home is visited on an unannounced basis at least once a month by a Consultant from our agency. These visits provide training and support for each provider, in addition to ensuring that the Family Dayhome Standards are being followed.
Training and Resources
Educators are required to participate in on-going training. This professional development enhances the quality of care that your child will receive in the home. Educators must also be certified in first aid.
We supply the educators with many resources including activity and menu planning support, in-home coaching and mentoring, developmental screening tools, and a toy lending library. We issue a monthly newsletter to both parents and educators, which is always filled with important information, resources and upcoming events.
Number of Children
Day home educators can only have a maximum of 6 children under the age of 13 years, excluding their own children, at any time. Of these 6 children, only 3 can be under the age of three years old.
Alternate and Emergency Care
In the event that your educator is sick, has an emergency etc, the agency provides you with a monthly list of emergency or back-up providers. Should you require care, please contact an educator on the list.
If you cannot locate an alternate educator to care for your children, please contact the agency as soon as possible, and we will try to assist.