Getting a new child care centre up and running and keeping it going can be challenging.
Toolkits have been developed to support both new and existing organizations in starting and running child care centres. The Workforce Development Toolkit offers practical strategies, tools and resources to help operators build strong, sustainable teams. The Operating Model Toolkit provides a framework and best practices for budget and planning child care programs.
Each child care centre is unique. Anyone who is developing or operating child care centres is responsible for thorough planning and meeting all regulatory requirements to ensure quality care at their centre. The Child Care Community Development Team is available to help with child care expansion projects through all stages of development from concept onwards. The team focuses on strategic expansion and equitable access to child care in all regions of the province and is available to support public and non-profit organizations, including Indigenous organizations and First Nations governments.