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Opening a Family Day Home - Steps to obtain a license

  1. Contact the Child Care Services Unit for a licensing package. There is a variety of materials available to help you set up a good environment for children.
  2. The following information is required for your application:
    • Three references
    • Inspections for health, fire and safety purposes
    • RCMP check
    • Medical check
  3. Staff from the Child Care Services Unit is available to help you set up a family day home. Child care coordinators can advise you on setting up policies on discipline, hygiene, emergency procedures. They can also provide resource materials and help with programming ideas.
  4. A licence is issued for a year. A child care coordinator will visit your home periodically to ensure standards are being met, as set out in the Yukon Child Care Act and regulations, as well as to provide support and consultation. A licence must be applied for on a yearly basis.

Child Care Services

Location: 9010 Quartz Road
Phone: 867-667-3492
Toll free (in Yukon): 1-800-661-0408 ext. 3492
Fax:    867-393-6250