Become a Licensed Home Child Care Provider in Kingston and Frontenac Area

Join the YMCA of Eastern Ontario’s Licensed Home Child Care (LHCC) program and make a difference from your own home.

Partner With the YMCA

  • Care for children in your own home, alongside your family.
  • Competitive daily wage plus government wage enhancements.
  • Biweekly direct deposit—no need to handle fee collection; the YMCA manages that for you.
  • Access to child care fee subsidy, increasing enrollment potential for your program.
  • Professional support from a dedicated Home Visitor.
  • Membership in a community of educators and early learning professionals.
  • Access to training, professional development, and special needs resources.
  • Participation in the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system.
  • Access to new toys, equipment loans, and menu planning assistance.
  • Free professional training and eligibility for government enhancement grants.
  • Support for Ministry regulation compliance and regular inspections.
  • Police checks, CPR, and First Aid training ensure parent confidence.
  • YMCA provides receipts for families for tax and subsidy purposes.

How It Works

As a Licensed Home Child Care Provider, you’ll operate a small, home-based program under the YMCA’s license.

The YMCA handles administrative details so you can focus on providing quality care.

Interested?

For more information or to apply:
Julia Lawrence, Home Visitor for Kingston
julia.lawrence@eo.ymca.ca

Supervisor, Licensed Home Child Care
victoria.shepherd@eo.ymca.ca

About YMCA Licensed Home Child Care

YMCA LHCC offers families peace of mind through high standards of safety, learning, and care while supporting providers with the tools and community to succeed.