Become a Recognized Home Childcare Provider (RSGE)
Being an RSGE means…
Making a difference in a child’s life!
As a recognized home childcare provider (RSGE), you support children in their development every day and create a stimulating educational environment right in your home.
Would you like to become a RSGE? Recognition by a coordinating office allows you to offer subsidized childcare services in your private residence while benefiting from social benefits and ongoing professional support.
The Profession Offers Financial and Social Benefits
The meaning you bring to your profession is important, but recognition also offers many advantages:
- Access to a preventive withdrawal program;
- Ongoing professional support from the coordinating office for home childcare services in your area;
- Free training;
- Working conditions, rights and obligations governed by collective agreements.
Did You Know?
A $2,500 start-up financial assistance payment from the Ministère de la Famille is provided to individuals recognized as RSGEs!
Requirements to Become an RSGE
General Requirements
- Be an individual who is at least 18 years of age.
- Be authorized to work in Canada.
- Be present during all childcare hours (except in the event of occasional or emergency replacement).
- Be able to support children in their play and exploration.
Skills and Environment
- Communicate effectively and build meaningful relationships with children.
- Collaborate with parents and the coordinating office.
- Maintain good physical and mental health.
Physical Environment
- Provide a safe environment that ensures children’s health and well-being.
- Have sufficient space in your residence.
- Provide childcare services in a private residence where no other childcare service is offered.
4 Steps to Become a Recognized Home Childcare Provider
- Contact the compliance officer at the Kaléidoscope Coordinating Office to express your interest.
- Prepare the required documents for your application (see the section below).
- Receive a visit from the coordinating office. A representative will visit your residence, meet with anyone aged 14 or older who lives with you, verify the documents submitted and discuss the observations made during the visit.
- Wait for the coordinating office’s decision, which must be provided within 120 days of receiving all required documents.
Mandatory Training
Initial Training
You must hold a first aid certificate adapted to early childhood (minimum eight-hour training, including a severe allergy component) or a refresher course (six-hour training).
You must also have one of the following:
- A Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in Early Childhood Education or another equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministère;
- A diploma or the training or experience requirements leading to qualification;
- 45 hours of training on the role of an RSGE, child development, safety, health and nutrition. You may complete this training within 12 months following recognition.
Mandatory Annual Professional Development
After obtaining recognition, you will be required to complete six hours of annual professional development activities.
The mandatory topics are:
- the role of the RSGE;
- child development;
- safety, health, and
- nutrition;
- the educational program.
Please note that at least three of these hours must focus on child development and the educational program.
Continuing Education
The Continuing Education and Professional Development Advisory Group offers several free or low-cost training opportunities.
Required Documents
Your recognition application will be reviewed by the coordinating office once you have submitted all of these documents. Please note that this list is subject to change without notice.
Personal Profile
- Proof of identity and authorization to work in Canada (e.g., birth certificate, citizenship card, permanent resident card)
- For each child under 18 living with you: birth certificate or equivalent document and hours spent at the residence
- Description of your work experience and educational background
- Signed declaration confirming your good physical and mental health
Information About Your Childcare Service
- Address of the residence where childcare services will be provided
- Total number of children to be welcomed and, if applicable, the number of children under 18 months
- Days and hours of operation, including meal and snack times and scheduled closure days
- Educational program compliant with the Act and applicable provisions (to be provided within 24 months of obtaining recognition)
Compliance and Safety
- Certificate confirming successful completion of a first aid course adapted to early childhood or a refresher course
- Documents confirming completion of the required initial training
- Civil liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, covering your activities as a provider as well as those of anyone assisting or replacing you
- Emergency evacuation procedure
- Name, address and telephone number of the person assisting you, if applicable
- Attestation of no impediment (and declaration of potential impediment, if applicable) for yourself and every adult living in your residence
- If a firearm is present: copy of the registration certificate or registration number.
Once recognition has been granted by the BC
The RSGE must provide
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Requirements for Obtaining Recognition
List of Conditions
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Are You Interested in Becoming an RSGE?
Contact our compliance officer at the Kaléidoscope Coordinating Office without delay. Our team is here to answer your questions and provide information about the different steps in the recognition process. We look forward to meeting you!