Welcome to the Muskoka Home Child Care Agency, a home away from home.
We view children as wondrous, joyful, and inquisitive and we find fulfillment in honoring their uniqueness. We pride ourselves on providing quality care in our community that supports our families in feeling welcomed, valued, and connected as we create a learning environment that invokes curiosity and engagement while igniting a lifelong love of learning.
The Ministry of Education (MEDU) helps to guide our regulations and policies. Our dedication and drive comes from a continued reflection of quality care. Our passion drives us to continue researching this ever-evolving science as we grow as a team.
Whether you are a family looking for child care, a provider interested in joining our team, or if you're seeking resources related to child care, we have everything you need below!
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Did You Know? New Providers joining the Muskoka Home Child Care Team are eligible to receive up to $6,000 in Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) Start Up Funding! This funding is designed to assist you with the initial costs of being an approved provider and includes items such as obtaining your First Aid and CPR, your Criminal Reference Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, Fire Inspection and so much more! For more information, please contact Monica.Diefke@muskoka.on.ca or call 705-394-4816.
Meet the MHCCA Team
- The Muskoka Home Child Care Agency Team consists of one Manager, two Home Visitors, and a Case Aide.
- Collectively, our current staff team has over 50+ years of experience in the child care industry in various capacities. We are a dedicated and passionate team that believes strongly in working together to provide exceptional quality care to children and families of Muskoka.
- As advocates, mentors, and support leaders, we build meaningful relationships with our Providers to enhance their knowledge, skill set, and enthusiasm for working with children. We honour families’ unique journeys and feel privileged to be a part of nurturing each child’s future.
Meet the MHCCA Home Child Care Educators!
- Although Port Sydney Daycare joined the Agency in 2017, this Provider has spent many more years in the child care profession refining the concept of child-led learning. She is very intentional in setting up her environment, carefully selecting the right materials for deep play and inquiry.
- Winona Days Daycare began with us in 2021. She is keen to learn and never hesitates to ask a question. Her natural organizational and communication skills flow into a program that is thoughtful and well prepared.
- Tiny Settlers Daycare is a place where children are encouraged to embrace the outdoors and follow their interests. This educator is responsive and caring and seemingly has an endless supply of energy and smiles.
- Michelle’s Preschool educator is a former teacher who believes strongly in helping children meet their potential with kind, thoughtful interactions. She encourages children’s learning by exploring and supporting their interests and keeping them curious and engaged.
- Flourishing Minds is operated by a calm, friendly and thoughtful RECE who deeply feels that responsive and secure relationships are optimal for children’s growing brains and self-regulation development. She values child-led free play, with the use of loose part materials, process art choices and sensory experiences.
- Megan’s Child Care is located in one of our rural communities and has a caregiver who has many years of experience in a home child care setting. The children will feel like this program is a home away from home as they are encouraged to participate in helping cultivate the beautiful gardens and become best buds, with the fun-loving family dog.
- With an adorable name like this, Kiwi Kids Daycare, you know you’re stepping into a program full of fun and joy. This provider was operating privately and decided to join our team so families could have affordable child care through CWELCC and to ensure that she was meeting all the necessary health and safety requirements and early childhood best practices. She values being on a team and helping her community.
- Rainbow Rascals educator is a loving mom of two. Her program values the exploration of arts and crafts materials and sensory experiences. The indoor environment is set up to invite children to explore and engage in rich materials and with a huge outdoor space, there is much to discover and enjoy.
- The educator of Muskoka Tiny Treasures brings her experience as a former home child care provider to the team. With her warm smile, soft tone and friendly, caring nature, it’s no wonder that children adore her and the wonderful art projects they engage in.
Connect With Us!
The Muskoka Home Child Care Agency Team is here to help! If you have further questions about becoming a provider or becoming a family of the agency, contact the MHCCA team by email at homechildcare@muskoka.on.ca or by calling, 705-645-2412.
The MHCCA is licensed by the Ministry of Education and has been directly operated by the District of Muskoka since 2015.