Métis Family Childcare Support

The Early Learning and Child Care Department is dedicated to supporting both aspiring and experienced childcare providers as they navigate the world of regulated family childcare. We offer a variety of services, including mentorship, one-on-one support through online and in-person meetings, and comprehensive guidance throughout the Ministry of Saskatchewan application process. From the initial setup to the opening of your home childcare service, we are with you every step of the way, ensuring you feel empowered, secure, and supported.

We also host engagement sessions across Saskatchewan, providing essential information on how to operate a regulated family childcare home, the grants available through MN-S, and resources for building connections in the community.

Contact: familychildcare@mns.ca

Engagement sessions: Métis Family Childcare Home Upcoming Information Sessions

Family Childcare Start-Up Grant:

Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Start-Up Grant is now available to help you successfully operate regulated in-home childcare services. Providers can receive up to $25,000 for family childcare or up to $35,000 for group childcare through the Métis Family Childcare Home Start-Up Grant.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must be an MN-S citizen or in the process of acquiring citizenship.
The applicant and home must reside within Saskatchewan.
The person running the licensed home childcare must be the same person applying for the grant.

Click here to apply!

Direct inquiries to the MN–S Family Childcare Coordinator at: familychildcare@mns.ca

Family Childcare Operating Grant:

The Early Learning and Child Care Operating Grant is now available to help you successfully operate a regulated in-home childcare. You can receive up to $15,000 through the Métis Family Childcare Home Operating Grant!

Eligibility Criteria 

The applicant must be an MN-S citizen or in the process of acquiring citizenship.
The applicant and home must reside within Saskatchewan. 
The person running the licensed home childcare must be the same person applying for the grant. 
The applicant has been operating a regulated home childcare for over a year.

Click here to apply!  

Direct inquiries to the MN–S Family Childcare Coordinator at: familychildcare@mns.ca

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