Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation is a proud and progressive Algonquin community. Pikwàkanagàn is situated on the shores of the Bonnechere River and Golden Lake in Renfrew County, Ontario. Located off of Highway 60, our community is 1 ½ hours west of Ottawa and 1 ½ hours south of Algonquin Park.
At North Hastings Children’s Service, we know you want your children to have a positive environment where they can play and learn safely. We are a licensed child care facility serving families in Bancroft. We specialize in daycare and after-hour services for hard-working families. Visit our website to lean about the variety of programs we offer and call today to register.
I am a passionate person, very dynamic and imaginative. I love moving and invent a lot of activities. Our days will be challenging and busy. Your little angels will be my priority just like my children are! I have extensive experience with children as a mother and child care provider. I have two children, a son of 6 years (at school during the day) and a little girl of 2 years, I also have two dogs and a cat (all clean & excellent with children). I am fully bilingual, very responsible and reliable. I have my first aid and CPR.
I am available Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30pm unless pre-arranged for the weekend. Extended & Shift care available.
Two snacks and Canada's Food Guide based meals are served daily. All dishes are prepared at home with love (allergen free if necessary). I customize my meals according to allergies of children, all my meals are prepared with fresh, whole ingredients.
I have a large yard with swings and plenty of space to run and play.
Four steps to finding childcare services in Rockingham ON
The confirmation is in: the stork will be flying overhead in a few months. Quick! It’s time to get looking for childcare services. That’s no joke; your return to work will come fast enough, and daycare waiting lists are long in Rockingham ON.
Step one: Listen Word of mouth is always a good starting point. If you have friends who already have children in childcare services, ask them how they found their babysitter or daycare centre. Get several points of view so you can make a list of all the advantages and disadvantages of each kind of child care provider.
Step two: Browse the Internet and newspapers A search on your provincial government’s family services website may turn up a list of regulated childcare services in Rockingham ON. You can also find information on their website about financial assistance for child care. Whether regulated or not, home daycares sometimes advertise in newspapers or on community websites providing information on available space.
Step three: Visit See if it’s possible to visit the daycares or home child care facilities you’re considering. Ask lots of questions and gather information about their policies on the following things:
Staff training
Emergency care plans
Hygiene and cleanliness
Food and allergies
Hours of operation
Accessibility for children with special needs
Late pick-up policy
Step four: Register Once you’ve made the rounds of the childcare services available in Rockingham ON, it’s time to pick the ones you like best and put your name on their waiting lists. Depending on the situation in your area, it may be a good idea to put your name on several lists. In the meantime, make the most of your pregnancy to get ready and be sure to enjoy every precious minute at home with your baby.