Business Details
Home Child Care Support in Ottawa
CCPRN is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering, supporting, and connecting individuals who provide or seek home-based child care. With a focus on quality care, we deliver programs and resources designed to enhance early learning and play through workshops, professional development, and community events. Our mission is to ensure caregivers and parents have access to tools that foster safe, engaging environments for children. We maintain an exclusive database of home child care providers, offer membership benefits, and publish educational materials to support both new and experienced caregivers. By hosting workshops, webinars, and childrens programs, we address critical topics such as health and safety, behavior guidance, and curriculum development.Our team of qualified professionals brings decades of experience in social work, early childhood education, and community advocacy to every initiative. We prioritize transparency, collaboration, and innovation in all our services, ensuring caregivers receive up-to-date, practical guidance. Through strategic partnerships and volunteer leadership, we advocate for improved standards in home child care across Ontario. Our commitment to lifelong learning and community well-being drives every resource we create and every event we host.
Services
Workshops
Professional Development
Children's Events
Resource Kits
Caregiver Database
Membership Benefits
Newsletter
Blog Resources
Event Registration
Donation Programs
Highlights and features
- We provide exclusive access to a comprehensive caregiver database for personalized matches.
- Our team delivers evidence-based workshops on early childhood development and safety.
- We offer region-specific resources tailored to Ottawa's home child care regulations.
- Professional development opportunities include certified webinars and hands-on training.
- Membership grants discounted event access and priority registration for key programs.
Services
Professional Workshops
CCPRN delivers specialized workshops covering child development, safety protocols, and business management for home child care providers. These sessions combine theoretical knowledge with practical strategies to enhance caregiving practices. Participants gain actionable insights through interactive learning formats.
Children's Programs
We organize seasonal events and themed activities designed for toddlers and preschoolers, focusing on sensory exploration and social development. These programs create structured learning environments while fostering peer interaction. All activities align with early childhood education best practices.
Resource Kits
Our curated resource kits include books, activity templates, and teaching tools to support creative play and structured learning. Materials are developed by early childhood experts to meet developmental milestones. Kits cater to various themes and educational objectives.
Caregiver Database
This searchable database connects families with licensed home child care providers across Ottawa and surrounding areas. Users can filter by location, age groups served, and special needs accommodations. The platform promotes direct communication between families and caregivers.
Membership Program
Membership grants access to exclusive resources, discounted events, and networking opportunities for home child care professionals. Benefits include priority registration for workshops and members-only pricing on educational materials. The program supports ongoing professional growth.
People
Julie Bisnath
Executive Director
A Registered Social Worker with extensive experience in community support and early childhood development. Former EarlyON facilitator who joined CCPRN to strengthen home child care networks through evidence-based programming and caregiver advocacy.
Krystal Kirkwood
Resource & Outreach Coordinator
Registered Early Childhood Educator with 17 years of experience developing workshops on behavior guidance and play-based learning. Specializes in creating practical resources for caregivers while balancing her role as a mother of three.
Katie Bertrand
Resource & Outreach Coordinator
Former home child care provider with 13 years of operational experience. Transitioned to CCPRN after delivering family resource programs at EarlyON centers, focusing on practical business and educational support for caregivers.
Andrea Gingras
President & Treasurer
Nursing professional and long-time advocate for home child care since 1992. Served on Ottawa's Task Force on Home Child Care and contributed to provincial accreditation projects. Recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for community service.
Stacey Ronalds
Chair
Former veterinary technician who transitioned to home child care after recognizing the value of quality early education. Brings military family perspective to caregiving while operating Busy Bees Home Childcare with a focus on nature-based learning.
Questions
What types of resources does CCPRN offer for caregivers?
We provide business guides, health and safety materials, curriculum ideas, and behavior guidance tools tailored to home child care providers.
How can I find a licensed home child care provider?
Use our online database to search for caregivers in your area, then contact them directly for availability and services.
Are CCPRN workshops eligible for professional development credits?
Yes, many of our workshops and webinars qualify for continuing education credits in early childhood education.
Does membership include access to exclusive events?
Members receive discounted rates and priority registration for all CCPRN-hosted events and programs.
Can non-members attend CCPRN events?
Yes, most events are open to non-members at a higher participation fee than member rates.
