Selecting Quality Child Care (Home-Based Program)

Licensed home-based child care is available for children with special needs. Learn more about York Region’s Early Intervention Services – Inclusion Support Services program at york.ca/specialneeds or call the KIDS Line at 1-888-703-KIDS (5437).

INTRODUCTION

Quality child care is built on co-operation and trust between parents, caregivers and children. When this relationship develops,
children are likely to be well adjusted and have a strong sense of self-worth.

However, choosing child care can be confusing and overwhelming. This package helps you identify your family’s needs and
select a quality child care program that is right for you and your child.

Licensed home-based child care is available for children with special needs. Learn more about York Region’s Early Intervention
Services – Inclusion Support Services program at york.ca/specialneeds or call the KIDS Line at 1-888-703-KIDS (5437).

WHAT YOU WILL FIND IN THIS PACKAGE

  1. What Are My Options?: The Two Types of Home-Based Child Care
  2. What Are My Child Care Needs?
  3. Finding Child Care: The Child Care Checklist
  4. Getting Started: Helping Your Child Adjust to Child Care