How to Start a Licensed Dayhome in Canada 2026 — Step by Step for ECEs

Helping you build a business, plan smarter, and grow quietly — no fluff, no overwhelm, just practical steps that work. From starting a childcare business to planning your next adventure — this channel is for doers who prefer working behind the scenes. 📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO Canada-wide: Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care: canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/campaigns/child-care.html Ontario: Child care rules in Ontario: ontario.ca/page/child-care-rules-ontario Alberta: Become an approved family day home: alberta.ca/approved-family-day-homes Licensed family day home agencies: alberta.ca/licensed-family-day-home-agencies British Columbia: Open a licensed child care facility: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/caring-for-young-children/information-for-partners-providers/licensed-child-care-facility Start-Up Grants for licensed child care: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/caring-for-young-children/childcarebc-programs/start-up-grants 📌 WATCH THE SERIES Video 1 — How to Start a Licensed Dayhome from Scratch:    • How to Start a Licensed Dayhome in Canada ...   Video 2 — The Agency Model Explained:    • Dayhome Agency Model Canada — How It Works...   Video 3 — Independent vs Agency, Which Costs You Less:    • Dayhome Independent vs Agency — Which One ...   Video 4 — Dayhome Agency Model Comparison Ontario vs Alberta:    • How to Start a Licensed Dayhome in Ontario...   Video 5 — 5 Mistakes New Dayhome Owners Make:    • 5 Dayhome Mistakes to Avoid in Your First ...   Video 6 — Red Flags When Accepting Dayhome Families:    • Red Flags When Accepting Dayhome Families ...   This video is for informational purposes only. Regulations, costs, and funding programs vary by province and may change over time. Always verify current requirements with your provincial government and consult a professional for legal or financial advice. #Dayhome #ChildcareBusiness #SmallBusinessCanada #ECE #DayhomeCanada