Starting a
Licensed
Child Care
Program
STARTING A LICENSED CHILD CARE PROGRAM IN NUNAVUT
Application Guidelines
Important: Upon Completion, send the Application for Facility License, the Application for
Start-Up and the Application for Program Contribution with all supporting documentation to
your region listed below. Incomplete applications are unable to be processed therefore
causing delay in licensing and funding.
Before you start: If you do not understand any of the required information please contact the
Early Childhood Officer in your Region at:
Qikiqtani Region
Kivalliq Region
Kitikmeot Region
Early Childhood Program
Department of Education
Government of Nunavut
P.O.Box 204
Pangnirtung, NU X0A 0R0
Fax: (867) 473-2647 Fax:
Ph:
1-800-567-1514
Early Childhood Program
Department of Education
Government of Nunavut
P.O.Bag 002
Rankin Inlet, NU X0C 0G0
(867) 645-2148
Ph:
1-800-953-8516
Early Childhood Program
Department of Education
Government of Nunavut
P.O.Box 20
Cambridge Bay, NU X0B 0C0
Fax: (867) 983-4025
Ph:
1-800-661-0845
Please Find Enclosed:
(1)
APPLICATION FOR CHILD DAY CARE FACILITY LICENSE
(2)
APPLICATION FOR START-UP/OPERATIONS
(3)
APPLICATION FOR PROGRAM CONTRIBUTIONS
(4)
DAY CARE ACT AND REGULATIONS
(5)
PAMPHLETS, EXPLANATIONS AND SAMPLES
*Child Care Facilities must be registered as non-profit societies to be eligible for StartUp funding and Program Contribution funding. (Not required for Family Day Homes)
The following steps will assist you in providing all the necessary information to complete you
application.
STEP 1:
Review the Child Care Manual thoroughly. The manual should answer
any questions you have in opening and operating a licensed child care
facility.
STEP 2:
Review all information enclosed.
STEP 3:
X the check list when each required item is completed.
STEP 4:
Mail or drop off only completed applications.
APPLICATION FOR CHILD DAY CARE FACILITY LICENSE
The following attachments MUST be included with your application.
CHECKLIST
❏ A written statement of the program goals and objectives.
See Regulation 2(3)d, and Regulation 21.
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A Floor Plan showing room dimensions and the location of fixed equipment.
❏
Evidence of Compliance with the appropriate zoning by-laws.
Can be obtained from your Hamlet of Town office.
❏
Evidence of a minimum of $1,000,000.00 comprehensive general liability
insurance coverage ($2,000,000.00 if applying for start-up funding).
You must submit a copy of your insurance policy or a letter of approval from your insurance
company.
❏
An Emergency Evacuation Plan.
Regulation 45 (1), see enclosed information.
❏
A written policy for parental involvement.
Regulation 47 (1) Child Care Facility and Regulation 47 (2) Child Care Facility and Day Home
Facility
❏
Where applicable, a list of Board of Directors with addresses and telephone
numbers.
Regulation 3 (a), (b) Child Care Facility
❏
A copy of an approved inspection by the Office of the Fire Marshal regarding
compliance with the National Fire Code.
Contact your local Regional Fire Marshal regarding a fire inspection.
Baffin Region
(867) 897-3600 Phone
(867) 897-3633 Fax
Kivalliq Region
(867) 645-8103 Phone
(867) 645-8141 Fax
Kitikmeot Region
(867) 983-4016 Phone
(867) 983-4018 Fax
❏
A copy of an approved inspection by a Health Officer in compliance with the
Public Health Act.
Contact your local Regional Environmental Health Officer regarding
Baffin Region
(867) 975-4800 Phone
(867) 975-4830
Kivalliq Region
(867) 645-2171 Phone
(867) 645-2409
Kitikmeot Region
(867) 983-4086 Phone
(867) 983-4063
❏
a health inspection.
Fax
Fax
Fax
For help to complete the Requested Number of Spaces by Age Group, call the
Early Childhood Officer in your region (contact information on previous page) or see
Regulation 14(1) and 57 (1, 2, 3) Child Care Facility and Regulation 14(2) and 59 (1,2) Day
Home Facility.
APPLICATION FOR START-UP/OPERATIONS
The following attachments MUST be included with your application.
CHECKLIST
❏ A brief description of the program.
See Regulation 22, 23 and the “Guidelines for programming” sheet enclosed.
❏
A survey of potential users or a needs study.
❏
Attach 3 letters of support.
❏
Obtain reports from the Environmental Health Office and the Fire Marshal’s
Office on the condition of the building proposed.
This is preliminary action to your Health and Fire inspection for licensing, to see if the
proposed building is suitable. (See previous page for contact numbers)
❏
A draft budget.
See sample enclosed.
❏
Proof of Non-Profit status in good standing. (Not required for Family Day Homes).
You must register with the “Nunavut Legal Registries” (see below for address).
❏
Evidence of a minimum $2,000,000.00 comprehensive general liability coverage.
You must submit a copy of your insurance policy or a letter of approval from your
insurance company.
APPLICATION FOR PROGRAM CONTRIBUTION
The following attachments MUST be included with your application.
CHECKLIST
❏ A financial statement (signed by two Board of Directors) from the previous
year’s operation. (Not required for any first time applicant applying for a Facility License.)
❏
A list of the new Board of Directors.
❏
Current proof of Good standing with Nunavut Legal Registries. (Not required for
Family Day Homes.)
Nunavut Legal Registries
Department of Justice
Government of Nunavut
Box 1000 Station 570
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Phone: (867) 975-6190
Fax: (867) 975-6194