Steps to Obtain a Licence

Licensing Officers assess all aspects of a proposed care facility including the safety of the premises, the qualifications and personal suitability of the care provider(s) and the program, care services and operational aspects of the care facility.  The following packages are intended to assist you through the license application process. However, if you would like to purchase a complete copy of the Family Child Care and In Home Multi-Age Care binder or the Group Child Care binder, please contact your local Licensing Officer.

• Steps to Obtaining a License
• Guidelines for Developing Policies and Procedures

The following forms will need to be submitted before a licence can be issued or amended.

• Application for Licence
• Application for Assessment of Suitability or Resume
• Assessment of Suitability Questionnaire
• Fire Letter of Assurance
• Letter of Assurance for Storage of Firearms in a Licensed Child Care Facility
• Criminal Record Check forms
• Medical Clearance
• Immunization Records