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Become a home child care provider


Working in your home and caring for children can be a truly rewarding experience. We are always looking for experienced providers in Toronto to join the Macaulay network—here’s how you can become one yourself.

1. Determine if you are qualified


Home child care providers must meet a number of criteria before they are able to provide care in their homes. Check out some of our criteria:

  • Experience working with young children
  • First Aid CPR “C” level certification
  • Police reference check
  • Able to meet the regulations of the Child Care and Early Years Act and the City of Toronto Assessment for Quality Improvement

See our full list of home child care provider criteria

2. Apply to Macaulay


Once you’ve met the criteria, the next step is to complete Home Child Care Provider Online Application Form.

Once we have reviewed your application, we will follow up with you to assess your experience, fit and home to ensure you meet our standards.

Find out more about licensed home child care in Toronto