Let us Help!
Do you have questions about the Affordable Child Care Benefit? Did you know you could get money back for training or workshops you attend? Let our new Community Connectors come visit your centre to answer these questions and more. Soon you will be...
Borrow our Baskets
Our Early Childhood Resource Library now has baskets available for borrowing! Aesthetically pleasing baskets can help display learning materials for children to choose from freely. An organized play space allows children to see all the choices available to...
Crazy for Canada
We had such an amazing time celebrating Canada day that the party still going in our Library! Learning about our country's wildlife and offering familiar figures that are supported and explored through play and literature is an age appropriate...
Loose Parts
It's no secret how much we love loose parts here at Child Care Options, but did you know we sell a selection of small loose parts in our Early Years Learning Store? Summer is a great time to introduce loose parts to your outside play! Come visit us and our...
We’re Updating our Outer Space Resources!
Are you a subscriber to our early childhood resource library? Our Library team is working on updating the Outer Space resources, adding new games, puzzles and books. There are many transformable materials in the loose parts section of the library that can...
ECE Bursary
Are you a certified ECE? Apply for funding to attend professional development classes or conferences. ECE Student BursaryThis bursary is open to all students studying ECE. Eligible students can apply for up to $4,000 per semester in funding to assist with...
Loose Parts Inspiration
We have noticed that our large mandala pieces are highly sought after and feedback from our clients boasts how much the children in their care have enjoyed playing with these beautiful materials in many transformable ways. This new geometric mandala...
Child Care Provider Appreciation 2019
May is child care month and what better way to celebrate than our annual child care provider appreciation event. Child Care Options Resource & Referral program recognizes the contribution that each and every one of you makes to the children and families of our...
Pop-up Play 2019
Child Care Options Resource & Referral's Pop-up Play event was a huge success. Our staff spent months curating an amazing collection of loose parts. We were knocking on doors, asking for donations and if you saw any strange ladies harvesting cardboard boxes and...
Spring/Summer Professional Development Calendar
Our Spring/Summer 2019 Professional Development Calendar is now available and registration has begun. Don’t miss your chance to register for one of the many exciting workshops we have planned for you this season. And remember you can now register online! Check it out...
Upcoming Office Closures
Our office will be closed on the following dates: Monday, September 19 (National Day of Mourning) Friday, September 30 - Saturday, October 1 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation) Monday, October 10 (Thanksgiving Day) Friday, November 11 (Remembrance Day) Monday,...
DIY Paint Brushes
Making your own paint brushes is an inexpensive, fun way to add variety to your art area. All you need are items from around your home, items found in nature or from the dollar store. Using a variety of materials for the brush part of the paint brush...
Children the Heart of the Matter Conference 2019
With a conference this size there are many, many people to thank. To the participants, presenters, volunteers, marketplace attendees, sponsors, community partners, CCRR staff and more, the entire Children the Heart of the Matter conference committee thanks...
Information Sessions for License-Not-Required Child Care Providers
If you are interested in becoming registered with Child Care Options CCRR, please attend one of our free information sessions that are held the last Monday of each month. Registered child care providers can look after two children besides their own. A few advantages...
Save the Date! Child Care Provider Appreciation Evening
Mark your calendars for May 13, 2019 for our annual evening to celebrate you, the child care providers! More details to follow.
Fall Professional Development Calendar
Our Fall 2018 Professional Development Calendar is now available and registration has begun. Don’t miss your chance to register for one of the many exciting workshops planned for you. And remember we now take registrations online! Check it out by clicking on the image...
Child Care Press Spring/Summer Newsletter 2018
Photos from our Pop-Up Play in the Park
How will you play today? "When children pretend, they're using their imaginations to move beyond the bounds of reality. A stick can be a magic wand. A sock can be a puppet. A small child can be a superhero." ~ Fred Rogers
NEW! Online Registration!
We're thrilled to announce that you can now register for our training online at any time of the day or night! Visit our training page for a full list of what we're offering this Fall. See something you like? Then just click on the details button and it will bring you...
