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About This Kit
This Start-Up Kit offers information and ideas on the many
elements of operating home ("family") day care.
As an individual who is considering providing home child care,
this information will enable you to make an informed decision
about whether or not you will become a family day care
provider. If you have recently begun providing care, the
information and ideas will get you off to a strong start. If you
are already an established caregiver, we hope that the
information provided in this package will assist you in the
important work you do.
Once you have had an opportunity to "digest" the material, you
may have some questions. Please do not hesitate to call the
Child Care Providers Resource Network of Ottawa-Carleton
office...if we can't answer your question, we'll find out who can!
We hold regular start-up sessions throughout the year, so
check your enclosed newsletter for the next session.
Please take some time to familiarize yourself with the
background, services and special projects of the Child Care
Providers Resource Network of Ottawa-Carleton. We are a
rapidly expanding organization with a dedicated staff and
Board of Directors and we welcome input from our caregiver
membership. To join the Association, if you are not already a
member, complete the membership form and you will begin
receiving our newsletter and be networked with other
caregivers in your area. Click on www.ccprn.com for more
information.
Start-Up Kit
Table of Contents
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WHO ARE WE? ..................................................................................................... 2
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WHAT ARE OUR OBJECTIVES?................................................................... 2
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WHAT SERVICES DO WE OFFER? ............................................................. 2
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SPECIAL PROJECTS ......................................................................................... 3
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START-UP SESSIONS ....................................................................................... 4
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INCOME TAX & RECORD KEEPING ........................................................... 4
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REGISTERING YOUR DAY CARE AS A SMALL BUSINESS .............. 5
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REGULATIONS GOVERNING FAMILY DAY CARE ................................. 5
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LIABILITY INSURANCE .................................................................................... 5
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SETTING FEES.................................................................................................... 6
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INITIAL TELEPHONE CONTACT .................................................................. 7
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THE INTERVIEWS.............................................................................................. 7
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ADVERTISING ...................................................................................................... 8
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HOME SAFETY CHECKLIST .......................................................................... 9
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SICK CHILDREN POLICY............................................................................... 11
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DISCOUNT SHOPPING FOR CAREGIVERS ............................................ 11
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SAMPLE PROGRAM PLAN ............................................................................. 12
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SAMPLE OF A WEEKLY MENU ................................................................... 14
Appendix 1 ~ Daily Rates .........................................................................................15
Appendix 2 ~ Discounts & Outings for members/caregivers.................. 16
Appendix 3 ~ Licensed Family Day Care Agencies ................................... 18
Appendix 4 ~ Family Resource Centres .......................................................... 19
Appendix 5 ~ Sample Sick Child Policy .......................................................... 20
Appendix 6 ~ Publications & Order Form ...................................................... 21
Appendix 7 ~ Child Care Agreement ................................................................. 22
Appendix 8 ~ Child Care Agreement Sample ............................................... 23
Appendix 9 ~ Policy Statement ........................................................................... 24
Appendix 10 ~ Sample Child Care Information Form ............................ 25
Appendix 11 ~ Sample Information / Consent Forms ............................ 26
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WHO ARE WE?
Child Care Providers Resource Network of Ottawa-Carleton is a non-profit, charitable
organization, funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services and the City of Ottawa. We
provide training, information, resources and support to family day care providers and parents in
the City of Ottawa. We represent over 700 members.
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WHAT ARE OUR OBJECTIVES?
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to foster the provision of quality child care
to increase communication between caregivers and reduce the isolation of their work
situation
to put into place training, support, and information services for caregivers and parents
to increase public awareness of family day care
to act on behalf of caregivers and to represent their interests and concerns
to assist caregivers and programs in other areas in establishing caregiver groups
to act as a resource for other programs regarding the provision of services to caregivers and
children
WHAT SERVICES DO WE OFFER?
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Start-up kits: These kits contain essential information on nutrition, health, safety,
administration, income tax, activities and programming, etc.
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Start-up sessions: These sessions are designed specifically for those new to caregiving,
focusing on administrative concerns, advertising, parent/client interviews, use of written
parent/provider agreements, and other information pertinent to family home day cares.
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Workshops: Workshops on a variety of topics of interest to caregivers are offered on a
regular basis in several locations throughout the City. In an average year more than 50
workshops are offered, with attendance totalling over 800. The National Family Child Care
Training is offered yearly.
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Special Events: Organized outings for caregivers/parents and children to museum
programs, farms etc. as well as musicians, puppeteers, storytellers…
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First Aid/CPR: A special child and infant first aid/cpr program is offered by St. John’s
Ambulance for caregivers.
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Warmline: A telephone service which provides information, referrals, advice, or just a
friendly ear. The Warmline receives approximately 400 calls per month from caregivers.
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Newsletters: The Child Care Providers Resource Network of Ottawa-Carleton produces and
distributes a bi-monthly newsletter—“Together in Caring” —focusing on child care. These
newsletters contain information for caregivers on a wide variety of subjects. More than 4,000
newsletters are sent each year.
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Networks: We have established over 45 neighbourhood networks in the City of Ottawa, in
which caregivers in a given geographic area can provide mutual support, share information,
set up alternate care networks and organize group activities.
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Child Care Connection: Facilitated meetings throughout the City of Ottawa for caregivers
and parents to connect. Information and resources are presented to all attending to help
create and maintain partnerships. Meeting dates and times are posted on the website
www.ccprn.com and in the bi-monthly newsletter.
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…And More: The Child Care Providers Resource Network of Ottawa-Carleton also offers
social events, fundraising opportunities, and volunteer opportunities. CCPRN has been
involved in the development of the Home Child Care Training Certificate program offered by
Algonquin College. In addition, our staff and volunteers are active on many advisory and
working committees on child care issues at the local, provincial and national levels.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
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“Caring for Young Children” - In 1990, the Child Care Providers Resource Network of
Ottawa-Carleton participated in the development of this five-part television series on
providing family day care. Produced by Dreams and realities Inc., the series received an
international film award for instructional programming and has been shown more than 30
times on public television stations in Canada.
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Caring ‘Cross Ontario - In 1993, the Association hosted this two-day conference for
caregiver groups from across the province of Ontario. The event brought together
representatives from 32 caregiver groups for a weekend of networking, training, information
and resource sharing. An important highlight of the conference was the establishment of The
Ontario Network of Home Child Care Provider Groups.
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“Home Child Care: A Caregiver’s Guide” - Launched in May 1994, this is the national
edition of our publication Family Day Care: A Caregiver’s Guide. The French edition, Un
Guide Pour la Responsable de Garde en Milieu Familial, was released in October 1994. To date
more than 12,000 copies of the publications have been distributed. See Appendix 7 to
order this publication.
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National Family Day Care Symposium - The Association hosted this symposium (the first
of its kind) in 1994. It brought together government, organizational, program and association
representatives, and family day care providers from across Canada to discuss issues related
to family day care. The proceedings of the Symposium were widely distributed.
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Ontario Network of Home Child Care Provider Groups - On behalf of the Ontario
Network, the Association produces and distributes a quarterly newsletter for caregiver
groups in Ontario; maintains a current listing of caregiver groups and acts as a central
clearing house and contact for information, resources and activities of interest to caregiver
groups; provides assistance and support to individuals or organizations attempting to start
caregiver groups in other communities; and acts as a voice for caregiver groups by
representing their interests and concerns.
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National Family Day Care Training: A Research & Development Project - In cooperation
with Human Resources Development Canada, and a network of provincial family day care
associations in both regulated and unregulated settings, a review of training and information
for providers was begun in January 1997 to develop guidelines for organizations and families
in Canada.
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START-UP SESSIONS
As a follow-up to this written material, the Child Care Providers Resource Network of OttawaCarleton also periodically offers Start-up Sessions—evening workshops for new or prospective
caregivers held at our office. These sessions are led by an experienced Child Care Providers
Resource Network of Ottawa-Carleton caregiver or staff member who introduces new caregivers
to the administrative side of running a day care.
Start-Up Sessions provide a wonderful opportunity to obtain information and insight and share
ideas on all aspects of beginning a family home day care. Dates and locations for Start-Up
Sessions are advertised in the "Workshops For Caregivers" section of our bi-monthly newsletter
(a recent sample copy is included in this kit).
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INCOME TAX & RECORD KEEPING
It is important that you maintain a record of all child care income and expenses for income tax
purposes.
Income
Keep carbons of receipts to parents.
Cash journal - keep a notebook with record of attendance and income.
Keep copies of Agency time sheets for attendance records and cheque stubs for income
record to verify T4A.
4. Maintain a calendar with attendance and meals/snacks given for each day.
5. Consider purchasing a specialized ‘family day care calendar’ which provides an area for
monthly attendance and expense record.
(Manitoba Calendar – $201-204-586-8587.)
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Expenses
The first and most important thing to remember is to get and keep receipts for everything.
Records for your business should be saved for seven years. Try to get receipts for everything you
pay out. If a receipt is not available (i.e. bus fare, Dickie Dee ice cream, purchases at a garage
sale, etc.) keep a receipt book in your purse, fill it out and ask the seller to sign it. If they are
unwilling to do so, sign the receipt yourself. Get in the habit of noting on the back of receipts
what was purchased. To maintain your expense records:
1. Develop separate files or envelopes to save receipts in each of your expense categories (i.e.,
play supplies, etc.) You can total your receipts each week, month or even once a year. File by
category not by month.
2. Develop a file system for receipts and a ledger to keep a written record of your expenses on
an on-going basis.
3. The two envelope system: Use two large brown envelopes to maintain your receipts, one for
grocery receipts and one for other receipts - sort and add them up when you are preparing
your return.
4. Keep a log book for travel. Log the mileage at Jan. 01, and then for all of your daycare trips
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(include trips to the grocery store, workshops, playgroups, etc), and then log out at Dec. 31st.
Keep all repair bills. Then you have a choice of how to claim your mileage at the end of the
year.
5. Keep all household maintenance bills – at the end of the year you will be able to claim a
percentage of these costs.
Don't attempt too complicated a bookkeeping system if you are not normally a well organized
person; it will frustrate you and you are unlikely to maintain it. The important thing to
remember is to save all your receipts and maintain a record of your income.
Note: The Child Care Providers Resource Network of Ottawa-Carleton offers income tax
workshops in February and March of each year. Watch your newsletter for dates and locations
near you.
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REGISTERING YOUR DAY CARE AS A SMALL BUSINESS
Family home day care facilities do not have to be registered as a business with the Ontario
government, however if you wish to establish your business and utilize the tax advantages of a
small business, you should review this option. There are various resources available at the local
library or through the provinces self-help offices. If you wish to use a name other than your own
on your tax receipts for parents, such as “Hundred Acres Day Care”, you should register this
business name. Contact the Entrepreneurship Centre at 560-6081 for more details, or Revenue
Canada Business Income Tax Inquiries office at
1-800-959-5525.
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REGULATIONS GOVERNING FAMILY DAY CARE
1. The number of children that you may care for is determined by the Day Nurseries Act. Under
this Act, you may provide care to five children, under the age of 10, per household. This does
not preclude you from having more than five day care children, as some of them may be parttime. However, no more than five day care children may be on the premises at the same
time. Your own children (regardless of age) are not included in the total of five. To obtain a copy
of the Act, contact the Service Ontario at 238-3630 (outside Ottawa call 1-800-268-8758).
If you are working for a licensed family day care agency, confirm numbers with your home child
care consultant.
2. The law requires that all those working in the vulnerable sector (this includes home child care
providers) have a current Police Record Check. To obtain this, go to your nearest police station,
and they will, for a fee, provide you with this document on yourself. You may fill this document
out ahead of going to the police station – see page 29.
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LIABILITY INSURANCE
Although insurance is not legally required, in practical terms it is essential to providing child
care in your home. Accidents do happen—and if a child is injured while in your care, it is
possible you could be liable.
It is essential that anyone providing care should ensure their liability insurance (whether
homeowner or tenants package) includes coverage of day care children, or that they obtain a
separate day care policy.
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The amount recommended by the Insurance Bureau of Canada is two million dollars per
incident.
You should:
1. Contact your current insurance company or broker in writing and inform them you are
providing child care in your home. Ask what additional coverage is necessary and what
charges will apply. Some insurance companies will include a rider on your household policy
covering day care children; others offer specific home day care coverage.
An increasing number of companies refuse to cover home day care at all or will only
cover a limited number of day care children (three in most cases). If your agent tells
you the day care children are included in coverage at no additional charge, request
(insist if necessary) this information be put in writing.
2. Find out what is covered. Are the children covered when on field trips? When an
alternate caregiver is providing care in your home? In the alternate's home? etc.
3. Check to ensure your car insurance will cover day care children when travelling in
your car. Ask to get a special rider put on your car insurance.
PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE PROPERLY COVERED!
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SETTING FEES
A surprising number of caregivers do not think about what rates they are going to charge before
they start advertising. Many will ask parents what they paid their last caregiver, or how much
they are willing to pay. Remember —you are operating a business. When you contact any type
of business, you expect them to be able to tell you the cost of their services.
When setting your rates, keep in mind your expenses for food, toys, equipment, etc. are paid
from the same fee as your income, so charge an amount that will allow you sufficient income
after expenses. Once you have established your rates, set a time each year when you will review
(and possibly increase) rates, and let the parents know this is your policy. Like every other
working person, you are entitled to increases in your income each year to keep up with the cost
of living. You will find it easier to discuss increases with parents if they know how often and
when increases can be expected. September is usually a good time of year to increase your
rates if you plan to do so, as this is the time when the most changes occur in your day care
home (i.e., children starting school, etc.).
To decide how much to charge for care you should consider the following:
• The going rates in your area: Contact your neighbourhood Network Leader (the office will
provide you with her name and number) who will be able to tell you what caregivers in your
community are charging. Setting competitive rates is a consideration.
• Your training and experience: This will also be a factor in deciding how much you can
charge.
• The type of service you are providing: Your service will affect how much parents are
willing to pay. If you are providing a fairly structured program of activities and outings for the
day care children, parents are often willing to pay higher rates.
• The number and ages of children you are caring for: For example, the person
specializing in infant care and caring for only one or two children would likely have higher
fees than the individual providing care to four or five preschool or school-aged children.
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Before you begin advertising, determine the rates you will charge in any of the following
situations that may apply to your business:
• Full-Day Rate (up to 10 hours of care) for infant/toddlers, pre-schoolers, school-aged (You
may decide to have a flat-day rate regardless of the age of the child)
• Kindergarten Rate (6 to 7.5 hours of care)
• Half-Day Rate (4 to 5.5 hours of care)
• Hourly Rate
Every two years the Child Care Providers Resource Network of Ottawa-Carleton surveys its
membership to determine the daily rates being charged across the City of Ottawa. See Appendix
1 on page 15 of this booklet for the most recent survey results..
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INITIAL TELEPHONE CONTACT
If the initial contact with prospective parent/clients is made by telephone, this is the time for
you to explain the basic service you provide and your general expectations of the parent.
Some matters you will want to discuss:
o available vacancy in your day care home for the child(ren)
o location
o hours of care
o cost
o number of children in your care, their ages, as well as information about your own
children.
o a little bit about yourself and the type of care you provide
o special concerns that the parent might have, i.e., pets, special diet, etc.
o a convenient interview time.
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THE INTERVIEWS
First Interview—without the child
• After greeting the parents, show them your home...point out safety features, play areas,
where the children will eat and sleep. Don't forget the outdoor play area.
• If the child is present, interest him/her in an activity.
• Use your contract to structure the interview.
• Answer questions parents might have - BE PREPARED.
• Review safety checklist if not done during tour of home.
• Give more details regarding your program, the child's daily activities, etc.
• Obtain information regarding the child's health, daily routine, favourite foods, activities, etc.
• Complete an information sheet about the child (a sample is provided in this package).
• Show parents letters of reference and/or give them references (i.e., names and telephone
numbers of parents whose children are currently or were formerly in your care)
• Set a date for acceptance or refusal by both parties.
Second Interview—with the child
• Get acquainted with child/children.
• Sign all contracts, permission forms, etc. Samples are provided in Appendix 8-12 for your
review.
• Receive "retainer" fee, if applicable.
• Set date that the child will begin attending your day care.
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ADVERTISING
When seeking children to provide care for, try some or all of the following:
Check parent ads in local newspapers, community newspapers, and notices posted on bulletin
boards. Place your own ads in papers.
Design an attractive flyer with all pertinent data (location of your home, phone number, ages of
children you are interested in and some of the activities you may offer). Draw an attractive
picture onto flyer and colour (or have your children colour) it in. Distribute your flyer to:
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libraries
community centres
resource centres/play groups
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supermarkets
laundrymats
apartment lobbies
Contact secretaries of local churches; personnel in nearby employment centres/industries (such
as government, offices, Mitel, etc.); personnel in local hospitals; paediatricians’ offices and
medical clinics. Call the La Leche League, the Welcome Wagon, the Block Parent Association,
the Public Health Unit (they make post-natal visits), and Canada Employment Centre to see if
they will keep your name on file or post your flyers.
Contact the secretaries at local schools to see if they know of parents seeking care or if they
keep a list of caregivers. Let friends, relatives and neighbours know you are providing care and
ask them to pass the word around.
Distribute your flyers to moms in the local park. If they don't have children needing care, they
may know of someone who does. Put flyers on windshields of cars with car seats in nearby
shopping centre parking lots. Have a teenager distribute your flyers in his/her newspaper
rounds.
Also, have attractive business cards made to distribute on the spot from your purse. Develop a
name for your day care home, for example: "Pooh Corner", "Kid's Den", or "Little Log Cabin Home
Day Care".
Some sample advertisements:
Kidcare Daycare Home Has two openings for children one
to three years. Your tot can have fun-filled days, creative
crafts and activities, healthy snacks and meals with a loving,
experienced caregiver. Call 123-4567.
Greenbank/Baseline Rd. Experienced caregiver with first
aid certificate & courses in child development will care for
children 3 and up. Excellent references, call 123-4567.
Consider developing your own website.
Put your ad on the internet. Sites such as: www.usedottawa.com; www.kijiji.com;
www.ottawaweb.com; www.ottawa.en.craigslist.ca/kid/; www.daycarebear.ca;
www.ottawakiosk.com. Websites come and go – do a Google search to find more websites to
advertise on.
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HOME SAFETY CHECKLIST
The following list provides basic guidelines only.
• An emergency phone number list is beside every phone in the home and includes numbers
for: Fire Department / Hospital / Poison Control Centre / Doctor / Police Department / Day
Care Parents/Neighbour or back-up caregiver / Ambulance, if available, or other emergency
transport (i.e., taxi) / Home Day Care Agency, if applicable.
• Smoke detectors are on every floor of the home in appropriate locations and are tested
regularly.
• Fire extinguishers are checked regularly to ensure they are fully charged.
• Fireplaces, wood-burning stoves and space heaters are properly screened.
• Electrical outlets are covered with safety plugs.
• Electrical cords and plugs are in good condition.
• Flashlights, a transistor radio and batteries are on hand in case of power outages.
• Stereos and televisions are against walls to prevent children from getting at wiring.
• Power circuits are not overloaded by plugging too many items into the same circuit.
• Cleaning products, insecticides, medications, etc., are stored out of children's reach,
preferably under lock and key.
• Plastic grocery and garbage bags are stored out of reach.
• Pot handles are turned toward the centre of the stove. Back burners are used as much as
possible.
• Scissors, knives and other sharp items are kept out of reach of children.
• Hot water temperature does not exceed 48 degrees Celsius.
• Freezers are locked.
• Glass or other knickknacks/decorations that might be breakable or dangerous are out of
reach.
• Cigarettes, matches and lighters are out of children's reach.
• Safety pins, needles, beads and other small objects are out of children's reach.
• Alcohol is stored out of children's reach.
• Perfumes, after-shaves, personal hygiene products and cosmetics are out of reach.
• Stairways are uncluttered and well-lit.
• Drapery and window blind cords are taped/secured out of children's reach.
• There is no peeling paint or splinters on furnishings or woodwork.
• Paint used on children's furnishings is lead-free.
• Children's toys are in good repair (no sharp edges, loose parts or parts small enough for a
child to swallow).
• Decorative decals are fixed on glass doors so children don't bump into or walk through them.
• Sharp edges on furnishings are covered with padding.
• High latches are on all doors that children should not use.
• Furnace and hot water tank are inaccessible.
• Plastic bags are not used underneath sheets to waterproof beds (use fitted plastic sheets or
mattress pads).
• Indoor garbage cans have secure lids.
• Diaper pails have secure lids.
• Children are never left unattended on a changing table.
• Safety straps are used on changing table and high chair.
• Household pets are inoculated against rabies and distemper.
• The home is free of poisonous plants or they are out of children's reach..
• Guns are kept in locked cabinets and ammunition is stored in a separate locked place. If you
keep firearms in your home, ensure that they are stored in accordance with the requirements
of Canada's New Firearm Control Law (Jan. 1993, Dept. of Justice).
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Children are never allowed to play unattended on a balcony and doors to balcony are
securely fastened.
Scatter rugs or loose carpet are secured to floor with double-sided carpet tape.
Fully equipped first aid kit is accessible. Portable first aid kit is accessible for outings.
Be wary of second-hand cribs and playpens—ensure they meet current standards.
STAIRCASES can pose real hazards to children. As soon as children are mobile, teach them
to safely climb up and down stairs. Until children can handle stairs safely, keep the
staircases blocked off. When using safety gates, ensure they meet current safety standards
and that they are properly installed.
FIRE SAFETY...develop an evacuation plan for your home, and plan how you would
evacuate the children in any circumstance. Have fire drills regularly with the children, your
family members and back-up caregiver. If your local fire department provides the service,
have them inspect your home for safety hazards.
OUTDOOR SAFETY...whether in your own backyard or a public park, outdoor safety is still
your responsibility. Be alert to hazards like broken glass, sharp sticks, poisonous plants,
strange animals, etc., etc., etc.! Teach children traffic safety rules. If you have a full-sized
swimming pool, ensure that it is properly fenced and kept safely locked. Even covered pools
can pose hazards (children may assume it is safe to walk on the pool cover) so ensure the
pool area is always locked.
AUTO SAFETY...some basic guidelines: Use proper restraints for everyone in your car,
including the driver! Never leave children unattended in a car, even for a moment. Develop a
routine for entering and leaving the car. For example, have children line up touching the car
until everyone is inside and buckled up, or out of the car and ready to go. Children should
always exit the car on the curb side.
HEALTH/SMOKING… for those working through a licensed Agency it is a bylaw infraction for
anyone to smoke in a home daycare – at any time. For all those in Ontario it is a law that no
one smoke in a car with a child under 16. See page 37 for a copy of the Smoke-Free Ontario
Act.
HOME CHILD CARE: A CAREGIVER'S GUIDE provides still more information on safety guidelines
in family day care. Please call the Child Care Providers Resource Network of Ottawa-Carleton
office for more information about this handy publication. ($23.00 if mailed, $15.00 if you pick
it up).
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SICK CHILDREN POLICY
There may be times when a child is too ill to come to your home. He or she may be too ill to
participate in activities; may be contagious to the other children; or, may need more care and
attention than you can provide without compromising the care of the other children.
A sample of a sick child policy can be found in Appendix 5. It suggests some of the groundwork
which you should cover with parents at the beginning of the child care arrangement.
Emphasize the fact that it’s best to keep children home when they’re sick not only to aid in
their recovery, but for the sake of the other children in your group.
If parents have a clear understanding of the guidelines you have established—and why—in your
day care home, it will go a long way towards preventing problems around this issue from arising.
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DISCOUNT SHOPPING FOR CAREGIVERS
There are several local merchants who provide discounts to card-carrying members of the Child
Care Providers Resource Network of Ottawa-Carleton. A list of the participating merchants is
included in Appendix 2. To get these discounts, you must be a contributing member of the
Child Care Providers Resource Network of Ottawa-Carleton and show your card when
purchasing the goods or services.
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SAMPLE PROGRAM PLAN
The following outline is provided as a sample of how you might organize your daily schedule.
But remember…it is just a suggested outline. Children's ages, moods and how you're feeling
must be considered in planning. Younger children may nap both morning and afternoon.
School-aged children may find circle time too childish. They may need longer periods for arts
and crafts or outdoor play. They may find 1/2 hour for clean-up and snack unnecessary. If
they are very involved in their projects they should be allowed to keep working in lieu of moving
on to another activity. Be flexible in your approach and experiment with different activities at
different times until you find what works best.
7:00
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9:00
Arrival time - quiet individual activities such as books, puzzles, colouring and free choice
of toys. Children structuring their own play gives provider time to get older children off
to school, tidy up from breakfast and prepare snack and craft for later in the morning.
9:00
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Tidy up, toilet and hand washing, then Snack and Circle time (story, songs and
discussion).
9:30 to 10:00
Craft activity
10:00 to 11:00
Outdoor play
11:00 to 11:45
Inside for toilet and wash-up, then free choice of activities, television, etc. while
provider prepares lunch.
11:45 to 12:30
Lunchtime
12:30- to 1:00
Story-time or other wind-down activity
1:00 to 3:00
Naptime - older children quiet time with books, story tapes, etc.
3:00 to 3:30
Wake-up, toilet and wash-up, then Snack
3:30 - 4:00
Group activity such as play-dough, unstructured craft activity, etc.
4:00 - 5:00
Continuation of group activity or outdoor play or free play indoors until pick-up
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Tips for Program Planning
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Keep your plans simple. The best plans are the ones that allow the most flexibility.
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Allow sufficient time for preparation and clean-up.
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Try to schedule free play (or at least activities requiring minimum supervision) for times
when you will be occupied such as when you are preparing lunch.
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Transition times (drop-offs, pick-ups, etc.) are often the most hectic periods of the day.
Have a variety of quiet activities (puzzles, books, table toys) available for the children at
these times.
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Plan a quiet group activity for the period before nap.
•
Providing snack at story time keeps little ones sitting down and listening.
•
Always be prepared to change your plans if something unexpected happens. Observing
and having a discussion about a construction crew working on your street can be as
interesting and enriching to pre-schoolers as a craft or story.
•
Don't be intimidated by the idea of programming. Remember, on a busy day, creative
play can be as simple as colouring on a blank paper.
•
Programming is not reading, writing and arithmetic. The most important "thing" you can
teach a child is the joy of exploring and enjoying the world around them. Offer the
children a variety of materials; make use of the environment around them, encourage
them and praise their efforts. Let them make decisions and help you plan their days.
•
Children need fresh air and active play – running, jumping, active games…keep the
television time limited and keep the children moving as much as possible.
Note: There are many resource centres in our area that may be of interest to you as home day
care providers. Please see Appendix 4 on page 17 of this guide.
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18.0
SAMPLE OF A WEEKLY MENU
The following menu is an example of some easily prepared and well-balanced snacks and
lunches. Also on page 18 you will find a chart of toddler serving sizes from the Canadian food
guide in Appendix 6.
SNACK
LUNCH
SNACK
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Cereal with
banana slices
and milk
Bran muffins
Seasonal fruit
pieces
Toast
Peanut
butter/nut
replacement
Milk
Granola bars
Apple pieces
Oatmeal with
raisins
Orange slices
Tuna with
cheese on whole
wheat bread
sandwiches
Carrot/cucumbe
r slices
Milk
Ice cream cones
Mini pizzas
(made with
English muffins,
sauce & grated
mozzarella &
assorted
toppings
Raw vegetables
Milk
Caramel
pudding
Salmon on
whole wheat
toast
Celery stuffed
with cheese whiz
Milk
Yoghurt with
granola on top
Pancakes with
yogurt
Milk
Fresh fruit
Mini pitas filled
with egg, tuna,
or ham and a
lettuce leaf
Milk
Fruit salad
Fresh fruit with
cheese chunks
Apples stuffed
with peanut
butter and sliced
Milk
Oatmeal/raisin
cookies
Fruit juice
Yogurt popsicles
(blend ½ juice &
½ yoghurt, then
freeze)
Breadsticks
Rice Krispie
squares
Fruit juice
Remember food allergies should be discussed with parents during the initial interview to
determine if there are any foods which should be avoided. Have parents introduce new foods to
toddlers if there is a family history of allergies. Finally, post menus for parents to see what the
children will be eating during the day. This encourages parents to offer suggestions of their
child’s likes and dislikes.
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Appendix 1 – Daily Rates
2008 Child Care Providers Resource Network of Ottawa-Carleton Caregiver Survey Results
HOURLY
DAILY
WEEKLY
KINDERGARTEN /
DAY
BEFORE & AFTER
SCHOOL/DAY
AREA
AVERAGE
RANGE
AVERAGE
RANGE
AVERAGE
RANGE
AVERAGE
RANGE
AVERAGE
RANGE
Alexander Park/Blackburn
Hamlet/Beacon Hill(16)
$7.33
$6-10
$37.09
$32-42
$188.00
$150-210
$31.67
$25-38
$13.83
$6-18
Bayshore/Britannia/Crystal
Beach/ Bells Corners (11)
$7.25
$6-10
$37.10
$35-40
$173.00
$160-200
$30.30
$25-35
$15.88
$12-18
Barrhaven (36)
$7.50
$5-10
$39.39
$35-45
$196.83
$175-225
$32.80
$25-45
$17.98
$12-35
Casselman/Embrun/Russell/
Metcalfe/Osgoode/Greely/C
$6.50
arlsbad/Kenmore/ Ramsay
(25)
$5-10
$34.17
$30-40
$173.20
$150-200
$29.92
$25-35
$15.40
$12-20
Glebe/Ottawa
South/Ottawa
Centre/Elmvale
Acres//Heron/ Alta Vista
/Urbandale (22)
N/A
N/A
$46.56
$40-61
$228.00
$200-305
$34.22
$20-45
$14.89
$5-25
Hunt
Club/Manotick/Riverside
South (12)
$6.83
$5-8.50
$38.33
$30-45
$197.00
$190-200
$31.75
$25-40
$15.57
$14-20
Kanata (34)
$6.35
$5-9
$38.15
$40-45
$185.03
$162.50-225 $31.80
$27-40
$15.94
$10-30
Orleans/Rockland/
Cumberland (34)
$6.28
$3.50-10
$35.87
$26-45
$182.22
$130-225
$28.25
$20-45
$15.61
$5-30
Ottawa West/Bel-Air/South
Qway
Centrepointe/Blossom
N/A
Pk/Fisher
Heights/Parkwood Hills
(19)
N/A
$39.19
$35-45
$212.14
$175-275
$31.71
$25-35
$15.00
$10-20
Stittsville/Carp/Dunrobin/W
$6.00
est Carleton (21)
$5-8
$38.37
$35-45
$195.00
$190-225
$29.68
$25-37
$17.44
$10-25
230 total responses
$3.50-10
$38.24
$26-61
$192.03
$130-305
31.04
$20-45
$16.25
$5-35
$6.68
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Appendix 2
Discounts & Outings
10% discount at “Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s” on regular-priced items.
stores. Please show membership card.
Discount is available at all
10% discount on phone orders, and 15% hostess credit on Discovery Toys through Elena Goobie
@ 823-4555. Regal Gifts too. Call to order a catalogue.
10% discount on Story Time Felt and 15% on orders over $250.00. Prices include delivery but
taxes are extra.
Call Sharon Cunningham @ 824-0840 (evenings), or e-mail
[email protected]
5% discount at “La Grenouille Verte” (with a minimum purchase of $50). Must present caregiver
membership card.
10% discount with “Gamins Malins” – www.gaminsmalins.com
15% off books at “Le coin du Livre” - 1657 chemin Cyrville
10% discount at “A Fine Mess” for Alex Craft Kits. Must present caregiver membership card.
33% education discount off regular priced items at “Wallack’s Art stores” (5 locations in
Ottawa/Gatineau) with presentation of your membership card.
Unlimited weekday admission to the Canada Agriculture Museum, the Canada Aviation
Museum and the Canada Science and Technology Museum. For just $46.75 per year (tax
included) you can join as a Caregiver Member to all three great Museums for two (2) adults and up
to ten (10) children under your care. Other great benefits include newsletters of events and
programs targeted toward young children, invitations to exclusive Member-only events and
discounts in Museum gift shops. Read more on the Membership Program, call the Membership
Office at 613-991-0607 or e-mail direct to [email protected].
Cosmic Adventures provides an ongoing caregiver’s special admission price of $16.00 for 3
paying children. $5.50 for each additional child (1 – 5 yrs) from Monday to Friday, between
the hours of 9 am and 4pm.
Note: There is a minimum of three paying children (1 to 5 years) and a maximum of eight children,
(1 to 5 years). The duration of your visit is unlimited but there are no in/out privileges. The
caregiver is entitled to one large coffee free or another fountain beverage of equal or lesser value.
Any accompanying adults must purchase their own beverages. Each caregiver admission
purchased includes one free junior juice and snack cup for each of the accompanying children.
The snack cup varies from week to week and cannot be traded for another food item. Caregivers
who have also brought children above the age of five who are accompanying those children who
have entered under the Caregiver Special will be given a junior juice and snack cup for each of
those children, up to a group total of eight. There is no outside food/beverages/snacks permitted
with the exception of baby food, approved by the facility manager. All children, the caregiver, and
accompanying adults must be wearing socks. As the Caregiver Special is already a discounted offer,
admission may not be combined with other coupons or special offers. Caregivers must show their
membership card to obtain the Caregiver Special.
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Special outings discounts for Caregiver/Members Include:
Play Time 4 Kids is a purpose built castle theme indoor play centre for children.
(1547 Merivale Rd)
Playtime for Kids provides a Caregiver rate:
Monday – Friday from 9:00am – 5:00pm
Minimum of 4 children per caregiver
Under 5 years old ~$3.75 per child
Over 5 years old ~$5.63 per child
A Gym Tale proudly presents its Indoor Playground
(3777 Strandherd)
Drop by and experience the magic of A Gym Tale's New Indoor Playground.
Join your friends as your children are left to their own imaginations.
Adults and children MUST WEAR SOCKS at all time in the gym area.
Care-Givers must remain within a hug's reach of their children at all times.
NO FOOD OR DRINK PERMITTED FROM OUTSIDE.
No child is permitted to enter or exit the premises without an adult.
A Gym Tale is not responsible for any accidents or injuries.
Care Givers
Min 4 children per 1
Caregiver
Available Tues & Thurs Only
$4.00
for children under 5 yrs
$6.00
for children 5 yrs & up
Tubes & Jujubes
170 Deveault Street, room 200, Gatineau)
TM
In a 15 000sq ft. indoor location, Tubes & Jujubes offers the latest trends in kids’ entertainment
business. This Centre will offer a gigantic play structure, Balls Arena, Toddler soft play modules, a
climbing wall, Electronic games, Miniature soccer field, Basket hoops, a 80 seats Restaurant space,
themed party rooms, etc.
Daycares (5 to 10 children) are welcome! You will be offered:
Regular Admission fee
Party room for half-hour between 9:30 and 11:30 and 1:30 and 4:00 p.m.
Free snack for children
Juice at snack time
Free Admission for one to two guardians
Qualified hosts assigned to your group
*** A $3.50 fee for each additional adult.
**** You are required to provide proof of daycare registration
This package is only available from Monday to Thursday – 9:30am to 5:00pm - for a group of 5 to 10
children of 5 years old and younger.
Prices (not including taxes. Prices are subject to change without notice.
0 to 5 months:
6 to 11 months:
Children 1 to 3 years:
Children 4 to 12 years:
Adults:
Teenagers (13 — 17 years):
Free
$0.99
$8.75
$11.50
$3.50
$11.50
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Appendix 3
Licensed Family Day Care Agencies
East
Global Child Care Services
West
Community Child Care of Ottawa
City View Home Day Care
Wee Watch (Barrhaven)
Wee Watch (Kanata)
Central
Glebe Parents’ Day Care
Central - East
Andrew Fleck Home Child Care
Wee Watch (Ottawa East/Orleans)
La Maisonée
Central - West
Canadian Mothercraft
Centrepointe Home Child Care
Children's Village of Ottawa-Carleton
Municipal Home Child Care
Rural
Tot Lot Licensed Childcare (Manotick)
Prescott/Russell Private Home Day Care
Stormont/Dundas Private Home Day Care
Metcalfe Private Home Day Care
First Nations
Odawa Sweetgrass Native Home Child Care
Caregiver Registries
West Carleton Child Care Services
742-5500
592-4636
823-7088
825-9425
591-1016
233-1597
736-1913 ext. 243
834-9760
789-3020 poste 226
728-1839
225-0871
725-2040
580-2424 ext. 24104
727-0010
632-5675
933-1578
821-2899
722-3811 ext. 234
832-4023
Child Care Information
Information on all child care options in the Ottawa area (day care centres, play groups, nursery schools,
family day care agencies, etc.)
736-1913
Day Care Subsidy Office
Subsidized day care spaces are available based on eligibility for ages between 6 months to 9 years for
parents residing in the Ottawa-Carleton area. Refer parents to the appropriate office for details.
o 736-5725 South District Office
o 724-4149 Richmond Rd. Office
o 560-2032 Central District Office
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Family Resource Centres
There are many resource centres in our area that offer a number of services which may be of interest
to you as home day care providers…services may include toy-lending libraries, drop-in playgroups
(some set aside playgroup mornings especially for caregivers), newsletters, evening workshop,
resource libraries, mobile toy-lending services for rural caregivers, etc. Call the centre closest to you
and inquire about their caregiver services.
Family and Child Resources
listings from Kids Ottawa-Gatineau 2007 edition
Early Years Resource Centres
Barrhaven Family Resource Centre
56 Kennevale Drive , Nepean , ON K2J 3B2
613-825-9385
www.barrhavenccc.org/resource.htm
Part of the Barrhaven Child Care Centre. Age
range 0 - 5
Centrepointe Childcare Services
75 Hemmingwood Way , Nepean , ON K2G 5T6
613-225-9678
www.centrepointechildcareservices.com
Parent workshops, caregiver, training,
childcare, drop-in and nursery school. Age
range 0 - 6 English
Charlemagne Preschool Resource Centre
750 Charlemagne Blvd , Ottawa , ON K4A 3M4
613-834-0081
www.charlemagneccs.com
A satellite of Orleans Ontario Early Years
Centre. Age range 0 - 6 English
Grandir ensemble/programme Caroussel
5 Myrand Avenue , Ottawa , ON K1N 5N7 613789-3020
www.grandirensemble.ca
French playgroup, respite daycare, summer
camp, parent support and workshop. Age range
0 - 12 French
Katimavik Preschool Resource Centre
180 Katimavik Road , Kanata , ON K2L 4A7
613-591-6030
Drop-in, Toy & Resource Library, Parent and
Caregiver Education, Support & Resources. Age
range 0 - 6 English
Ontario Early Years Centre - Carleton
2 MacNeil Court , Kanata , ON K2L 4H7 613591-3686
www.communityresourcecentre.ca
Serving families and children 0-6 in Kanata and
West Carleton. Age range 0 - 6 English &
French
Rural Family Connections
8243 Victoria Street , Metcalfe , ON K0A 2P0
613-821-2899
www.ruralfamilyconnections.ca
Rural Family Connections Inc. offers the
Metcalfe Co-op Nursery School, Metcalfe Home
Daycare and the Live and Learn Resource
Centre. We provide extensive programs and
resources for families living in the south rural area of the
city of Ottawa. Age range 0 - 10 English
The Children's Welcome Centre
2514 Innes Road , Gloucester 613-834-7075
www.childrenswelcomecentre.com
Networking and learning for parents and caregivers.
Rentable facilities for classes, events. English
Ontario Early Years Centre - Nepean-Carleton
1099 Longfields Drive , Ottawa , ON K2J 5L2 613-8255990
www.cityviewcentre.ca
Located within City View Centre for Child and Family
Services. English & French
Ontario Early Years Centre - Ottawa Centre
475 Evered Avenue , Ottawa , ON K1Z 5K9 613-728-1839
x238
www.mothercraft.com
Located at Canadian Mothercraft of Ottawa-Carleton.
Bilingual
Ontario Early Years Centre - Ottawa South
2330 Don Reid Drive , Ottawa , ON K1H 1E1 613-7376369
www.afchildcare.on.ca/eyc.htm
Located within Andrew Fleck Child Care Services. Bilingual
Ontario Early Years Centre - Ottawa West-Nepean
1365 Richmond Road , Ottawa , ON K2B 6R7 613-8204922
www.pqhcs.com
Located within Pinecrest-Queensway Health and
Community Services.
Ontario Early Years Centre - Ottawa-Orleans
210 Centrum Blvd, Suite 102 , Orleans , ON K1E 3V7 613834-9620
www.ontarioearlyyears.ca
Located within the Orleans-Cumberland Community
Resource Centre. Age range 0 - 6 English & French
Ontario Early Years Centre - Ottawa-Vanier
290 Dupuis Street , Ottawa , ON K1L 1A2 613-744-2892
www.cscvanier.com
Located within the Vanier Community Service Centre.
Bilingual
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Appendix 5
Sample Sick Child Policy
HEALTH GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS
When is a child too sick or contagious to be brought to my day care home? This is a question
that may present itself, and in order to protect your child and the other children, I have set up
some guidelines on illnesses. As your child's caregiver, if at any time I feel your child is too sick
or contagious, I do have the option of not allowing your child into the day care home. Please do
have a friend, neighbour or family member on call to care for your child in the event that you
cannot because the child is ill. Written authorization/instructions are required in order that I
may administer any medicines (including decongestants, cough syrups, acetaminophen, etc.).
PLEASE KEEP YOUR CHILD AT HOME IF SHE/HE HAS:
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Rectal temperature of over 101 in the morning;
Conjunctivitis, which is an eye infection commonly referred to as "pink eye". The eye is
generally red with some burning and there is thick yellow drainage being secreted;
Bronchitis, which can begin with hoarseness, cough and a slight elevation in
temperature. The cough may be dry and painful, but it gradually becomes productive;
Rashes that you cannot identify or that have not been diagnosed by a physician;
Impetigo of the skin - it shows up as red pimples. These eventually become small vesicles
surrounded by a reddened area. When the blister breaks, the surface is raw and
weeping. The lesions occur in moist areas of the body such as the crease of the neck,
groin and underarm, face, hands or edge of diaper area;
Diarrhea which is watery or greenish bowel movements that look different and are much
more frequent than usual;
Vomiting;
Severe cold with fever, sneezing and nose drainage;
If a child seems really sick without obvious symptoms. In this case a child may look or act
differently. There may be unusual paleness, irritability, unusual tiredness or listlessness;
With contagious diseases, a child must be kept at home. Some of these are: measles,
chicken pox, mumps, roseola;
If a doctor diagnoses an ear or throat infection, for example, and places the child on an
antibiotic, the child should not be brought in until she/he has had medication for 24
hours.
PLEASE KEEP ME INFORMED AS TO YOUR CHILD'S HEALTH STATUS.
I am concerned about your child's well being and wish to provide the best environment possible
for her/him and the other children in my care.
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Appendix 6
Publications & Order Form
1. HOME CHILD CARE: A CAREGIVER'S GUIDE
UN GUIDE POUR LA RESPONSABLE DE GARDE EN MILIEU FAMILIAL
This 300 page book covers all aspects of home child care including: organizing your home;
advertising; interviewing parents; communicating with parents; child development and guidance;
developing routines; health; safety; nutrition; record keeping and income tax; community resources;
and helping your own family adjust. $15.00 / $23.00 if mailed
2. HOME CHILD CARE: PARENTS & CAREGIVERS TOGETHER … MAKING A GOOD FIT
This publication was developed to assist both parents in selecting and arranging home child
care and caregivers/nannies in providing home child care. It is hoped this resource will assist
parents and caregivers/nannies in making a good fit and will function as a guide to provide
basic information with regard to home child care. $5.00 / $7.00 if mailed
3. CHOOSING WITH CARE
The Canadian parent’s practical guide to quality child care for infants and toddlers.
$10.00 / $15.00 if mailed
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Quantity
_______
_______
_______
Cost
_________
_________
_________
Publication
HOME CHILD CARE: A CAREGIVER'S GUIDE
HOME CHILD CARE: … MAKING A GOOD FIT
CHOOSING WITH CARE
$ Enclosed: ____________
Name:
________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Phone No: _______________________
Please send this form & your cheque to:
3o Colonnade Road, Unit 275, Ottawa, ON K2E 7J6
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Appendix 7
Child Care Agreement
Should Contain:
• Name of Provider
• Names of Parents
• Name of Child/Children for whom care is to be provided
• Location and phone # where care is to be provided
Could Contain:
• Anything you feel is important
• Brief biography describing your experience in child care and any relevant training.
Caregiver Responsibilities
Should Contain:
• Provision of a safe, child-proof environment
• Meals and snacks that you are providing
• What child care equipment is provided by you
• Hours of care and days of care (including or excluding statutory holidays)
• Agreement concerning payment, alternate care arrangements and notification in the case of
your illness
• Income Tax receipts, if given
• Agreement and notification for termination of care
Could Contain:
• Brief statement of your child-rearing philosophy including your views and practices
respecting: feeding, toilet training, nap times, discipline and programming e.g. discipline: I
use time out, withdrawal of privileges, firm voice, etc. to help children learn appropriate
behaviour.
• Usual activities of the day (naptime, mealtime, outdoor activities)
• Any additional programming activities (storytime, arts and crafts, circle time)
Parent Responsibilities
Should Contain:
• Rate and frequency of payment
• Sick children policy
• Clothing, food or equipment to be provided by parents
• Medication policy
• Completed required information and permission sheets before commencement of care.
Authorization forms for medication treatment and field trips not only help you avoid
problems but also provide legal protection for you.
• Agreement for termination of care.
Could contain:
• List of conditions when parents should notify caregiver including late arrivals, sickness,
change in address, phone #, employment or emergency information
• Parents should bring complaints, problems and concerns directly to provider
• Deposit if required as holding fee
• List all statutory holidays
• Parents are to communicate to provider any changes/circumstances that will affect child’s
health and well-being (death in the family)
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Appendix 8
Child Care Agreement - Sample
The following agreement is made between:
Parent (s):
Provider:
______________________________________________________________________________
and
______________________________________________________________________
Address:
______________________________________________________________________
Phone Numbers:
________________________(Home) _________________________________(Work)
For the Care of:
______________________________________________________________________
Caregivers Responsibilities:
This agreement is for a one year period from ___________________ to _________________________
Childcare will be provided from ____________a.m. to _____________ p.m.
Days of care agreed upon _____________________________________________________________
Provision of a safe, child proof environment.
Daily fee will include lunch and a morning and afternoon snack.
Caregiver will notify parents as soon as possible if she is unable to provide care due to illness,
appointments, etc. Payment is not required.
Caregiver will provide receipts monthly / weekly / yearly.
Caregiver will provide two weeks notice to terminate this agreement.
Parents Responsibilities:
Payment is expected whether child is in attendance or not (payment by enrolment). Payment will not vary
due to statutory holidays, child’s illness, or parent holidays. Payment is not expected when caregiver is
not available.
Weekly fee will be $____________. Payment will be daily / weekly / bi-weekly.
Parents to provide diapers, baby food, formula and change of clothing.
Sick children will remain at home if they have a fever, a known contagious illness, or are vomiting.
Parents are to complete the required information and permission sheets before commencement of care.
Parents to provide two weeks notice to terminate this agreement.
We, the undersigned, agree to all the provisions of this agreement.
Date:_________________________
___________________________________________________
(Caregiver)
___________________________________________________
(Parent)
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Appendix 9
Policy Statement
A policy statement is information about your child care policies. When in written form, it is presented to
potential daycare parents during the interview. Remain authentic and true to yourself when writing your
policies, and make sure they reflect your values and lifestyle. Always be honest, and give an honest
impression of your views and practices. Your home daycare is unique, so your policies should
demonstrate your personal approach to your business. Finally, during your interview your policy
statement helps direct the conversation and assures that you cover every point, showing the parents that
you have given a great deal of thought to your business.
Should Contain:
1. Brief (one paragraph) biography, describing your experience in child care and any relevant training.
2. Brief (one or two paragraphs) statement of your child-rearing philosophy e.g. what quality or qualities
do you feel are most important to develop in children and how do you feel that you can develop those
qualities.
3. Your views and practices respecting:
Feeding: (examples)
Meal times should be relaxed and informal and children should be encouraged but never forced to try
new foods. Or children should be encouraged from an early age to develop table manners. It’s important
that meal-time be a time to eat and not to talk, play, sing, etc.
Toilet Training: (examples)
I’ve developed very effective means of toilet training and feel all children should be out of diapers by the
time they are about 30 months. Or I feel each child is ready for toilet training at different times. When we
notice signs of physical readiness, let’s talk about a plan for training.
Nap Times: (examples)
I feel it is very important that every pre-schooler rests/sleeps for 1 ½ hours every day. Or each child’s
need for sleep varies, so I’m flexible in adjusting my routine for those who require more, less or no sleep.
Discipline: (examples)
I use time out, withdrawal of privileges, firm voice, explanation of consequences, etc. to help children
appropriate behaviour.
Illness Policy: (examples)
A child will not be permitted at day care if he/she has a fever over 101, vomiting, diarrhoea, etc. (refer to
Appendix 5 Sample Sick Child Policy)
May Contain:
Anything you feel is important! For example:
Toys: (examples)
Please leave special toys at home. We are very well-equipped and children find it very difficult to share a
favourite item with the other children. Or sharing special toys from home teaches the children cooperation and enriches their items.
Parental Involvement: (examples)
I like parents to feel part of our day care home. You will occasionally be invited to participate in special
events with the children and I hope that you can. I’ll also keep you informed about on-going projects and
ask you to contribute “junk” like egg cartons, Styrofoam meat trays, etc. Your child will love it!
These lists are not inclusive. Think carefully about yourself, your home and your style and
incorporate these into your personal Policy statement.
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Appendix 10
Sample Child Information Form
Child’s name_____________________________________ Name you wish to be called ____________________
Date of Birth _______________________________
Mother’s Occupation _________________________ Father’s Occupation_________________________
Name and ages of others in the household:
________________________________________relation to child _________________________________________
What language do you speak at home? _____________________________________
Are there any special words that would help me to communicate with your child?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Please describe any special problems, concerns or upsets you have had with your child which would help
me understand him/her better?
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Are there any ethnic practices or holidays you would like me to know about?
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
If your child has any specific fears or reactions, please describe them and how you have handled them.
___________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Have there been any major changes in your family recently? (eg. New baby, family move, death in the
family, separation or divorce?) ________________________________________________________
Has your child been a day care situation before? Yes / No
Day care Centre Own home under someone else’s care
Type of care: Another private home day care
How did your child adjust to this care?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
With what age children is he/she use to playing with? ____________________________________________
Describe your child’s personality in a few words. (eg. Loving, shy, stubborn, active, etc.)
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Is your child toilet trained? ________________Do you have any special concerns about your child’s toileting
habits? _______________________________________________________________________________
Are there any special words your child may use to describe toileting needs?________________________
What is your child’s state of health __________________________________________________________________
Are there any special health considerations I should know about, such as special diets, allergies, sleeping
and eating patterns? ___________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Where does the child go to school? ______________________________________________________________
Will I be expected to escort him to and from school? ______________________________________________
How much supervision does the school-age child require? ________________________________________
Will he be allowed to play at the home of friends after school?_____________________________________
Please tell me about the daily routine your child has followed to this
time.____________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Other Comments or Concerns:___________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
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Start-Up Kit
Appendix 11
Sample Information/Consent Forms
The following sample information and consent forms are for use when taking children into care.
The forms should be completed by the parent or guardian prior to starting care.
Family Last Name:______________________________ Child’s Name: ____________________________________
Child’s Birth Date:_______________________________ Health Card #:____________________________________
Child’s Physician: __________________________________ Phone #:_____________________________________
Mother’s Name: _____________________________________________Work #:_____________________________
Father’s Name: _____________________________________________ Work #:_____________________________
Emergency Medical Treatment:
In the event of an emergency when I cannot be reached, I authorize the administration of any medical
procedures deemed necessary by my doctor, or if unavailable, by any other physician selected by my
caregiver.
Date: __________________________ Parent (s):
___________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
Caregiver:
____________________________________________________
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Child’s Health Record:
General Status of Health: _____________________________________________________________________________
Immunization Record: (attach copy of dates of immunization)
Known Allergies or Other Pertinent Information: _______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Commencement of Care: __________________________________
Parent/Guardian: _____________________________________ _____________________________________________
(Signature)
(Signature)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Transportation Permission:
I hereby give _________________________________ permission to take my child/children____________________
_________________________ on field trips or other outings using a car, bus, taxi or on foot.
Date: ____________________________________ Parent/Guardian: ____________________________________
(Signature)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Authority & Release Form:
This form may be used for may be used for an older child who walks home unescorted at the end of the
day care day.
I, ______________________________________, parent or legal guardian of _______________________________,
hereby authorizes the said child to leave the day care home of _________________________________________
unescorted at _______p.m. to return home. I hereby release and relieve _________________________________
from any & all responsibility for and in respect to the said child after leaving the day care home as stated.
Date: _________________________ Parent/Guardian:_______________________________________________
(Signature)
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Start-Up Kit
Appendix 11
Sample Information/Consent Forms (continued)
Authority & Release Form:
This form may be used for a school age child who walks to and from school unescorted.
I, _____________________________________, parent or legal guardian of _______________________________,
hereby release _______________________________ who is my child’s day care provider, from responsibility for
my child after he has left her home to go to school until his/her return to her home.
Date: ___________________________ Parent/Guardian: ______________________________________________
(Signature)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Outdoor Play Agreement:
This form may be used for children over five years of age who may want to play outdoors without
supervision, visit a friend’s home, etc.
Child’s Name:_________________________________________________ Age: ___________________
Supervision Required: __________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Restrictions: ___________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Friends’ Names ________________________________________ Phone Numbers: _________________________
Date: _______________________________ Parent / Guardian: _________________________________________
(Signature)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Home Day Care Medication Authorization
I authorize the administration of: _______________________________________________ (name of medication)
be administered to : ______________________________________________________(child’s name)
by my day care provider : __________________________________________________
Using the following procedures: ____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Date: _________________________________ Parent /Guardian: ________________________________________
(Signature)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Vegetables, Fruit and Your Children!
Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating recommends that
we eat 5 to 10 servings of vegetables and fruit every
day.
Vegetables, Fruit and Your Children!
Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating recommends that
we eat 5 to 10 servings of vegetables and fruit every
day.
A child’s serving size gets bigger as a child grows…
½ to 1 medium size vegetable or fruit
¼ to ½ cup (50 mL to 125 mL) of vegetables or fruit
¼ to ½ cup (50 mL to 125 mL) of juice
A child’s serving size gets bigger as a child grows…
½ to 1 medium size vegetable or fruit
¼ to ½ cup (50 mL to 125 mL) of vegetables or fruit
¼ to ½ cup (50 mL to 125 mL) of juice
Get your child to eat more vegetables and fruit!
Get your child to eat more vegetables and fruit!
Serve them in fun shapes: sticks, slices, cubes or rings.
Let your child help prepare vegetables and fruit.
Keep them where your child can reach them easily.
Be a role model! Eat them in front of your child.
Offer them when your child is in a good mood.
Make mealtime calm and pleasant.
Serve them in fun shapes: sticks, slices, cubes or rings.
Let your child help prepare vegetables and fruit.
Keep them where your child can reach them easily.
Be a role model! Eat them in front of your child.
Offer them when your child is in a good mood.
Make mealtime calm and pleasant.
Vegetables
Serve with dip, cheese sauce, salsa or a homemade dressing made
with yogurt, spices and herbs.
Add pureed vegetables to soups, spaghetti sauces and stews.
Add some to your child’s favorite recipes (carrot muffins, zucchini
pancakes, pumpkin cake, etc).
Plant a garden with your child.
Vegetables
Serve with dip, cheese sauce, salsa or a homemade dressing made
with yogurt, spices and herbs.
Add pureed vegetables to soups, spaghetti sauces and stews.
Add some to your child’s favorite recipes (carrot muffins, zucchini
pancakes, pumpkin cake, etc).
Plant a garden with your child.
Fruit
Serve with yogurt, milk pudding, ice cream, etc.
Try apple crisp, fruit muffins / breads.
Add fruit to breakfast cereal.
Prepare homemade popsicles with juice or fruit yogurt.
Fruit
Serve with yogurt, milk pudding, ice cream, etc.
Try apple crisp, or fruit muffins / breads.
Add fruit to breakfast cereal.
Prepare homemade popsicles with juice or fruit yogurt.
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Les légumes, les fruits et vos enfants!
Les légumes, les fruits et vos enfants!
Le Guide alimentaire canadien pour manger sainement
recommande de manger de 5 à 10 portions de légumes
et de fruits par jour.
Le Guide alimentaire canadien pour manger sainement
recommande de manger de 5 à 10 portions de légumes
et de fruits par jour.
Selon l’âge, une portion pour enfant c’est…
½ à 1 légume ou fruit de grosseur moyenne
¼ à ½ tasse (50 ml à 125 ml) de légumes ou de fruits
¼ à ½ tasse (50 ml à 125 ml) de jus
Selon l’âge, une portion pour enfant c’est…
½ à 1 légume ou fruit de grosseur moyenne
¼ à ½ tasse (50 ml à 125 ml) de légumes ou de fruits
¼ à ½ tasse (50 ml à 125 ml) de jus
Encouragez votre enfant à manger plus de légumes et de fruits!
Encouragez votre enfant à manger plus de légumes et de fruits!
Servez-les sous formes amusantes : bâtonnets, tranches, cubes ou
rondelles.
Encouragez votre enfant à participer à la préparation des légumes et
des fruits.
Gardez-les à la vue et dans un endroit facile d’accès.
Donnez l’exemple! Mangez-les en présence de votre enfant.
Créez une atmosphère calme et agréable aux repas.
Servez-les sous formes amusantes : bâtonnets, tranches, cubes ou
rondelles.
Encouragez votre enfant à participer à la préparation des légumes et
des fruits.
Gardez-les à la vue et dans un endroit facile d’accès.
Donnez l’exemple! Mangez-les en présence de votre enfant.
Créez une atmosphère calme et agréable aux repas.
Les légumes
Servez-les avec une trempette, de la sauce au fromage, de la salsa ou
avec une vinaigrette maison à base de yogourt, d’épices et d’herbes.
Ajoutez-les en purée aux soupes, aux sauces à spaghetti et aux ragoûts.
Ajoutez-les aux recettes préférées de votre enfant (muffin aux carottes,
crêpe aux courgettes, gâteau à la citrouille, etc.).
Semez un jardin avec votre enfant.
Les légumes
Servez-les avec une trempette, de la sauce au fromage, de la salsa ou
avec une vinaigrette maison à base de yogourt, d’épices et d’herbes.
Ajoutez-les en purée aux soupes, aux sauces à spaghetti et aux ragoûts.
Ajoutez-les aux recettes préférées de votre enfant (muffin aux carottes,
crêpe aux courgettes, gâteau à la citrouille, etc.).
Semez un jardin avec votre enfant.
Les fruits
Servez-les avec du yogourt, du pouding au lait, de la crème glacée, etc.
Essayez la croustarde aux pommes, les muffins ou les pains aux fruits.
Ajoutez des fruits aux céréales au déjeuner.
Préparez des sucettes maison avec du jus ou du yogourt aux fruits.
Les fruits
Servez-les avec du yogourt, du pouding au lait, de la crème glacée, etc.
Essayez la croustarde aux pommes, les muffins ou les pains aux fruits.
Ajoutez des fruits aux céréales au déjeuner.
Préparez des sucettes maison avec du jus ou du yogourt aux fruits
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Meals are a time for your family to
learn about food and
each other.
COPING
WITH A
“PICKY
EATER”
Young children will:
Reject some new foods.
Eat less on some days.
Be messy when exploring a new food
for the first time.
Want to eat the same food every day
for a week!
“My child doesn’t seem to eat enough.”
Remember:
Appetites may fall when children are
tired or excited at mealtime.
Children have small stomachs.
They need regular meals and healthy
snacks.
What to do:
• Limit snacking and juice- try serving
snacks 1 ½ to 2 hours before meals.
• Have quiet time before meals.
• Avoid distractions- eat at the table,
turn off TV and remove toys.
• Avoid forcing your child to eat.
• Allow about 20 minutes for meals.
• Offer child size servings with options
for seconds.
Note: See your family doctor if your child is sick.
What is a “Child Size Serving”?
Grain Products
• ½ - 1 muffin or slice of bread
• ¼ - ½ cup of pasta or rice
• ¼ - ½ bagel or pita bread
Vegetables and Fruit
• ¼ - 1 whole vegetable or fruit
• ¼ - ½ cup of fresh, frozen or canned
vegetables or fruit
Milk Products
• ½ - 1 cup milk
• 1 - 2 oz firm cheese
• 1/3 - ¾ cup yogurt, milk-based pudding
or soup
Meat and Alternatives
• 1 - 2 oz meat, fish or poultry
• 1 egg
• ¼ - ½ cup of cooked beans
• ¼ - 1/3 cup of tofu
Food should never be used as
a bribe, punishment or reward.
“My child only eats a few favorite
foods and will not try new ones.”
Remember:
Children show their independence
through food preferences.
Children will copy others. If they
refuse a new food it may be because
others are not eating it.
What to do:
• Offer a food in different
ways (eg. raw, grated carrot or
cooked, mashed carrot).
• Offer one new food at a time. Serve
it along with a favorite food.
• Get your child to help with meal
preparation (eg. washing vegetables or
setting the table).
• If your child rejects a new food,
offer it again at another time.
• Choose a day when your child can have
the favorite food for a meal or a
snack.
• Set a good example by eating a
variety of foods.
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ottawa.ca/health July 2005
LES
ENFANTS
DIFFICILES
SUR LA
NOURRITURE
Les repas donnent l'occasion à la
famille d'apprendre à se connaître
et à connaître les aliments.
N'oubliez pas que les enfants :
Manifestent leur indépendance en
préférant certains aliments.
Imitent les autres. S'ils refusent un
nouvel aliment, c'est peut-être parce que
les autres n'en mangent pas.
Les jeunes enfants peuvent :
Refuser d'essayer certains aliments.
Manger moins certains jours.
Tout salir en essayant un nouvel aliment.
Vouloir manger la même chose tous les
jours pendant une semaine!
« Mon enfant ne semble pas manger
suffisamment. »
N'oubliez pas que :
La fatigue et l'excitation à l'heure du
repas peuvent réduire l'appétit.
L'estomac des enfants est petit.
Les enfants doivent manger des repas à
des heures régulières et des collations
saines.
Ce que vous pouvez faire :
•
•
•
•
•
•
Limitez les collations et les jus – servir la
collation 1½ ou 2 heures avant le repas.
Prévoyez une période de calme avant les
repas.
Mangez à table et évitez les distractions
(la télé et les jouets).
Ne forcez pas l'enfant à manger.
Prévoyez environ 20 min pour les repas.
Offrez de petites portions, avec la
possibilité d'en reprendre.
Nota : Consultez votre médecin de famille si votre enfant
est malade.
« Mon enfant ne mange que quelques
aliments favoris et refuse d'en essayer
d'autres. »
Ce que vous pouvez faire :
•
Une portion pour enfant c’est…
Produits céréaliers
• ½ à 1 muffin ou tranche de pain
• ¼ à ½ t de pâtes alimentaires ou de riz
• ¼ à ½ bagel ou pain pita
Légumes et fruits
• ½ à 1 légume ou fruit
• ¼ à ½ t de légumes ou fruits frais,
surgelés ou en conserve
Produits laitiers
• ½ à 1 t de lait
• 1 à 2 oz de fromage ferme
• 1/3 à ¾ t de yogourt, de pouding ou de
soupe à base de lait
Viandes et substituts
• 1 à 2 oz de viande, poisson ou volaille
• 1 oeuf
• ¼ à ½ t de haricots cuits
• ¼ à 1/3 t de tofu
Il ne faut jamais utiliser les
aliments pour convaincre, punir ou
récompenser les enfants.
•
•
•
•
•
Préparez différemment l'aliment (carotte
crue et râpée ou cuite et en purée).
N'offrez qu'un nouvel aliment à la fois,
servi avec un aliment préféré.
Faites participer l'enfant à la préparation
du repas (laver les légumes, mettre la
table).
Si l'enfant refuse un nouvel aliment,
offrez-le de nouveau un autre jour.
Choisissez une journée où l'enfant peut
avoir l'aliment favori au repas ou à la
collation.
Donnez l'exemple en choisissant une
variété d'aliments.
Info-santé publique Ottawa
613-580-6744
ottawa.ca/sante juillet 2005
Help your family
eat healthy and keep active
Eat It Up!
J Get your kids involved. Start a garden, take them
shopping, and include them in preparing and serving
food.
J Avoid meal-time mania. Offer kids a wide variety of
nutritious foods and trust them to decide what and
how much to eat. They will balance their choices out
over time.
J Hamburgers and pizza are okay. Healthy eating does
not mean boring foods. The key is to balance the
chips and brownies with vegetables and fruit.
J Avoid using food as a reward or punishment. Eating
should be fun, social, and satisfying.
Get Moving!
í
Keep it simple. Walk to school, toss a ball, shovel snow, or shoot some hoops. Just make
time to play.
í
Bend the rules. Do things like lowering the badminton net to make it easier for young kids
to play.
í
í
Follow the leader. Try the activities your kids enjoy and have fun.
Turn off the screens. Turn off the TV and computer. Your imagination might surprise you!
Adapted from Type II Diabetes Reduce Your Risk produced by Simcoe District Health Unit, June 2003
Santé publique Ottawa
ottawa.ca/health
ottawa.ca/sante
tel. / tél. : 613-580-6744
TTY / ATS : 613-580-9656
January 2005
Pour aider votre famille à
manger sainement et à rester active
ez avec plaisi
g
n
r!
Ma
J Vos enfants peuvent s’impliquer. Faites un jardin,
amenez-les faire les courses et demandez-leur de
vous aider à préparer et à servir le repas.
J Laissez tomber les règles excessives à l’heure des
repas. Offrez aux enfants une grande variété
d’aliments nutritifs et laissez-les choisir ce qu’ils veulent
manger et quelle quantité prendre. Ils vont trouver leur
propre équilibre avec le temps.
J C’est correct de manger des hamburgers et de la
pizza. Alimentation saine ne rime pas nécessairement
avec alimentation ennuyeuse. L’important est de
contrebalancer les croustilles et les brownies avec des
légumes et des fruits.
J Évitez d’utiliser la nourriture comme une forme de
récompense ou de punition. Le fait de manger
devrait être une activité agréable et satisfaisante à
faire en bonne compagnie.
Bougez!
í
Tenez-vous-en à des choses simples. Comme marcher jusqu’à l’école, se lancer la balle,
pelleter la neige ou faire quelques paniers au basket. Il suffit de prendre le temps de
s’amuser.
í
Assouplissez les règles. Baissez le filet de badminton par exemple, afin que les jeunes
enfants puissent jouer plus facilement.
í
í
Suivez le guide. Essayez les activités préférées de vos enfant et amusez-vous.
Éteignez les écrans. Éteignez la télé et l’ordinateur. Votre imagination vous réserve peutêtre des surprises!
Adapté de Type ll Diabetes Reduce Your Risk produit par le Bureau de santé du district de Simcoe, juin 2003
Santé publique Ottawa
ottawa.ca/health
ottawa.ca/sante
tel. / tél. : 613-580-6744
TTY / ATS : 613-580-9656
janvier 2005

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