Child Care Centres & Home Child Care ServicesWe provide your child (6 weeks to 12 years) with a safe, happy, learning environment in our licensed Child Care Centres, school age Kid...more...See more text
Being the second 24/7 licensed child care centre in Canada, Little Start Child Care Inc. is dedicated to providing non-traditional families in Barrie with secure and flexible child...more...See more text
My twin boys love it. Most days Im lucky if I get a hug goodbye because they are just so excited to get in there. When I drop them off at 6am there is already educational activities and crafts out on the table and the boys just dive right in. The staff are lovely and the boys are always happy to see them. I feel like you cant ask for much more when looking for childcare. Read more
Innisfil Montessori Academy is a privately funded school dedicated to helping young children meet their potential. We specialize in educating the very young, 18 months to 6 years ...more...See more text
Four steps to finding childcare services in Barrie Beach ON
The confirmation is in: the stork will be flying overhead in a few months. Quick! It’s time to get looking for childcare services. That’s no joke; your return to work will come fast enough, and daycare waiting lists are long in Barrie Beach ON.
Step one: Listen Word of mouth is always a good starting point. If you have friends who already have children in childcare services, ask them how they found their babysitter or daycare centre. Get several points of view so you can make a list of all the advantages and disadvantages of each kind of child care provider.
Step two: Browse the Internet and newspapers A search on your provincial government’s family services website may turn up a list of regulated childcare services in Barrie Beach ON. You can also find information on their website about financial assistance for child care. Whether regulated or not, home daycares sometimes advertise in newspapers or on community websites providing information on available space.
Step three: Visit See if it’s possible to visit the daycares or home child care facilities you’re considering. Ask lots of questions and gather information about their policies on the following things:
Staff training
Emergency care plans
Hygiene and cleanliness
Food and allergies
Hours of operation
Accessibility for children with special needs
Late pick-up policy
Step four: Register Once you’ve made the rounds of the childcare services available in Barrie Beach ON, it’s time to pick the ones you like best and put your name on their waiting lists. Depending on the situation in your area, it may be a good idea to put your name on several lists. In the meantime, make the most of your pregnancy to get ready and be sure to enjoy every precious minute at home with your baby.