Requirements to Become an Educator
Educator Requirements
- Criminal record checks (for all persons residing in the home, 18 years and up)
- Child intervention checks (for all persons residing in the home, 18 years and up)
- Medical
- 3 personal references
- Current “child care first aid” certificate
- Proof of home insurance with $1,000,000 liability
- Proof of vehicle insurance with $2,000,000 liability
- Completion of toy and equipment inventory
- Fire extinguisher/ smoke detectors on every level/ carbon monoxide detector
- All medication, vitamins and herbal remedies to be secured with lock and key
- Child monitors in all rooms where children sleep
- Child safety gates, if necessary
- First aid kits for home and outings, (car, stroller or backpack)
- A health Canada approved crib in accordance with standard 4B of caring for an infant
- Agency staff must meet your family at least twice
- Read provider information binder and complete forms (i.e. menu plan, daily schedule etc.)
- Consultant must complete “Home Study“, ensuring all safety measures are in place and necessary paperwork is completed.