Home Child Care Provider – Inclusive & Special Needs Child Care
It Takes a Village Home Child Care Agency
Serving Toronto, Durham Region, York Region, and Peel Region
Make a Lasting Difference in a Child's Life
At It Takes a Village Home Child Care Agency, we believe every child deserves access to exceptional child care—regardless of their abilities. We are committed to building a network of licensed Home Child Care Providers who are passionate about supporting children with diverse developmental, behavioural, physical, and medical needs.
Many families struggle to find child care that is welcoming, knowledgeable, and responsive to their child's unique needs. Our mission is to change that by partnering with compassionate providers who believe every child deserves to belong, learn, and thrive.
If you have a heart for children and want to make a genuine impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a licensed Home Child Care Provider, you will operate your child care program from your own approved home while providing high-quality care to children referred through our agency.
Children may have needs including:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- ADHD
- Speech and language delays
- Developmental delays
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory processing differences
- Behavioural and emotional needs
- Medical complexities requiring individualized care
Every child is unique, and our agency provides ongoing guidance, training, and support to help you build successful placements.
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, nurturing, and inclusive child care.
- Create engaging, play-based learning experiences.
- Foster children's independence, confidence, and emotional well-being.
- Build positive relationships with families.
- Maintain a clean, safe, licensed home child care environment.
- Participate in agency visits, training, and professional development.
- Collaborate with agency staff and community professionals when needed.
Qualifications
We welcome applicants with experience in child care or supporting children with special needs.
The following are considered assets:
- Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)
- Educational Assistant (EA)
- Developmental Services Worker (DSW)
- Child and Youth Worker (CYW)
- Personal Support Worker (PSW)
- Behaviour Therapist/ABA experience
- Nursing or health care background
- Experience working with children with special needs
If you have relevant experience and a passion for supporting children, we encourage you to apply.
What We Offer
- Competitive daily compensation based on enrollment
- Ongoing mentorship from dedicated Home Visitors
- Professional development and specialized training
- Child placement referrals
- Resources to support inclusive programming
- A collaborative and supportive team
You will never be expected to navigate challenging situations alone.
Licensing Requirements
Successful applicants must meet all agency and provincial licensing requirements, including:
- Vulnerable Sector Screening for all adults living in the home
- Medical assessment
- Standard First Aid & CPR Level C
- Home safety and fire safety requirements
- Completion of agency orientation and training
- Successful completion of the home approval process
Our team will guide you through every step of becoming licensed.
Why Join Us?
This is more than a child care position—it's an opportunity to change lives.
By opening your home, you'll provide children and families with the inclusive, high-quality care they deserve while operating your own licensed child care business with the full support of our agency.
Job Type: Contract – Licensed Home Child Care Provider
Location: Your approved home in Toronto, Durham Region, York Region, or Peel Region
Compensation: Competitive daily compensation based on enrollment
Apply today and help create a place where children feel supported and loved.
Pay: $180.00-$400.00 per day
Work Location: In person
