What are the steps to opening a daycare in New Brunswick?
How do I open a daycare in New Brunswick? What are the steps? How long will it take? It’s difficult to answer these questions without some specifics, but here is a general overview of what you need to know:
-The first step is to apply for your establishment licence. There will be different fees depending on the age of your child care.
-Next, you must choose from among different types of buildings that are available locally.
-You will submit an application for building permission, which can take up to 45 days.
-You must then submit a zoning application.
-If you decide to open in a new building, you must also complete a site assessment, where you will find out what type of previous use was in the building and what is its condition.
-Then, you have to apply for the renovation permit for your building.
-In order to fully comply with the applicable legislation, you will have to get a number of permits such as work safety and noise certifications.
-The municipal health department is responsible for inspecting openings in daycare establishments; it will take several days (the exact number depends on the day care’s size) before it issues a certificate of completion.
-Your day care will be accessible to the public, and you need to ensure that you have an emergency plan ready in case of an emergency.
Steps:
Choose a site. -Apply for a daycare licence if your establishment is new or needs to be renovated. -Get building permits (if required). -Build or renovate a new building. Apply for zoning permit of the land where the daycare is situated. Submit paperwork to municipal health department regarding health inspection of building. You will have a provisional permit immediately, but your permanent certificate must be issued within two weeks after submission of all required documentation items. -Apply for a daycare licence. -Obtain licensing documents. -Build or renovate a building. Apply for zoning permit of the land where the daycare is situated. Submit paperwork to municipal health department regarding health inspection of building. You will have a provisional permit immediately, but your permanent certificate must be issued within two weeks after submission of all required documentation items. -Apply for a daycare licence. -Obtain licensing documents. -Build or renovate a building. Apply for zoning permit of the land where the daycare is situated. Submit paperwork to municipal health department regarding health inspection of building. You will have a provisional permit immediately, but your permanent certificate must be issued within two weeks after submission of all required documentation items. -Apply for a daycare licence. -Obtain licensing documents.
-Get the necessary safety certificates.
-Post the list of regulations that apply to your establishment (i.e., fire safety, measures against infectious diseases etc.).
-Post the name of your first aid kit providers on the premises.
-Make sure you have an emergency plan ready in case of an emergency, and ensure that all staff are aware of it.
-Teach employees how to deal with emergencies by making sure they receive appropriate training.
How much does it cost to open a daycare?
The cost of opening a daycare varies depending on the size, complexity of the renovation, type of building, type of equipment and special services that you may want to provide.
The costs that you will incur are:
-Costs relating to the zoning permit (i.e., fees for land use planning). -Fees related to certifying your establishment as an educational establishment (i.e., fees for obtaining a provisional certificate). -Fees related to certifying your establishment as a daycare (i.e., fees for obtaining a permanent certificate).
-Costs related to obtaining the appropriate safety and occupational health certificates (certificates from provincial departments or provincial associations of professionals.
Tips for Running a Daycare
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– Don’t neglect all the legal requirements, since they are there to ensure the safety of your children and your staff. – Make sure you have enough insurance coverage for all your activities. – Keep a good working relationship with neighbours as well as with neighbours’ associations. – Open your daycare in a safe and quiet place with good access (i.e., near public transportation). – Advertise correctly so that you get more business.
– Advertise correctly so that you get more business.
– Get involved in charity events to make yourself better known by the community.
How to Register a Child Care Center in Canada
According to www.carts.ca, Canadians can use http://www.carts.ca/en/kindergarten-daycare-register/to register for a Canadian child care center, including schools and nurseries. This website offers an automatic system that provides the necessary information needed to create and manage a child care center in Canada.
Canadian child care centers must meet specific standards, which are established by provincial governments (in Quebec and Ontario, the Ministry of Education) or by the federal government (in all provinces). Depending on the standards, a child care center can offer services from 0 to 15 years old.
Once you have created your account, you will find the content of your registration in a section called “Registration”. In this section, you can provide all the relevant information (name of your child care center and its location, name of the director and contact person, school’s name and contact person). You can also give information about your school’s curriculum and your school’s activities.
Canadian child care centers must have an approved first aid kit to properly respond to a situation regarding an accident with children. A first aid kit is needed by a school because of the educational and cultural activities that it might hold near its place of business, such as story-telling, puppet shows or concerts.
First aid kits should be kept in good condition and properly cared for at all times (they should not be left under chairs or tables). They should also be located in a very easy to find, easily accessible location so that parents can use them quickly if needed.
