50, rue Principale, Saint-Apollinaire, QCG0S 2E0Get directions
The Centre de la Petite Enface Jolibois is a nursery for children and infants in Saint-Apollinaire. Our teachers welcome your toddler in a warm and dynamic environment. In addition...more...See more text
852 rue de l'Hôtel de Ville, Saint-Frédéric, QCG0N 1P0Get directions
In 2000, a second facility opened with 60 children including 10 infants, in Beauceville: OPTI-GARDEN. The first installation becomes CHRISTI GARDEN. Then in 2006, Bill 124 raises c...more...See more text
Four steps to finding childcare services in Saint-Bernard QC
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 Saint-Bernard QC.
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 Saint-Bernard QC. 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 Saint-Bernard QC, 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.