The following steps need to be completed to become a day home provider:
1. Fill out Application to Become an Approved Contracted Provider (on this website) or submit resume;
2. Pending the information on the submitted form / resume, the agency will contact you to review Day Home Standards and requirements, and set up an interview;
3. 3-5 non related character references, two previous work reference are to be included (form available from the agency);
4. Please submit a copy of your post secondary education Certificate, Diploma or Degree;
5. Obtain a doctor's note stating you are able to care for children in your home as a day home provider (form available from the agency);
6. Obtain a Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector (RCMP in rural areas) and Child Welfare Check (office behind blood donor clinic in the bay mall) for yourself, as well as anyone over the age of 18 who resides with you, or who will regularly be in your home when the day home program is operating;
7. Arrange 1st (initial) home visit with Little Bear Dayhome Agency - All persons that live in the home will need to be present. Interview will be conducted at, or prior to this visit;
8. Obtain appropriate insurance. Five (5) million dollar liability for opening day home will be set in to place. (If you are transporting you will need to obtain through your existing auto insurance broker an extra one (1) million for Transporting in a vehicle);
9. First aid (level C or child care first aid preferred);
10. Shadow a provider to have a "day in the life " of an Early Childhood Educator (Agency will arrange if required);
11. Second home visit, Orientation, and signing of contract - All persons that live in the home will need to be present;
12.. Within 3 months of joining the agency you must obtain Little Warriors Sexual Abuse Prevention Training. Exceptions to this time fram will be granted if classes are unavailable. Please go online to http://littlewarriors.ca/prevention/the-prevention-program;
13. Obtain your level 1 (assistant) certificate within first 6 months of your contract (the agency will assist with this if requested). http://www.child.alberta.ca/home/1158.cfm Or Enroll in the distance learning ECE program through Lethbridge College or another Post Secondary Institute to obtain required Early Learning Knowledge.