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Pre-Inspection Checklist vs Ministry Inspection: What Child Care Operators Often Miss

Blog, Child care providers, childcare, daycare, licensed home daycare, Operator/Provider News Update January 16, 2026

Many child care operators in Ontario walk into a Ministry inspection feeling confident. Policies are printed, rooms are clean, and a pre-inspection checklist has been carefully reviewed. Inspections still produce...
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Documentation Mistakes That Delay Child Care Licensing in Ontario

Blog, Child care providers, childcare, daycare, licensed home daycare, Operator/Provider News Update January 16, 2026

For many aspiring operators, the most frustrating part of opening a child care centre in Ontario—whether independently or through a Childcare Agency—isn’t finding a location or hiring staff—it’s waiting for...
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Common Reasons Daycare Centres Fail Licensing Inspections in Ontario (And How to Avoid Them)

Blog, Child care providers, childcare, daycare, licensed home daycare, Operator/Provider News Update January 9, 2026

In Ontario, the application process to start & operate an Early Years Centre is governed by strict regulations to ensure the safety of children. The purpose of Licensing Inspections is...
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How Daycare Consulting Helps New Providers Start Successfully in Ontario

Blog, Child care providers, childcare, daycare, licensed home daycare, Operator/Provider News Update January 8, 2026

Starting up a childcare program from scratch in Ontario is an exciting yet demanding endeavour, whether you are planning to open a licensed home daycare or a centre-based childcare program. New...
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Sarah is a great caregiver, my daughter started day care just a few days before turning one year old, and I was mostly scared about how someone else would put her down for her nap, while taking c(...)

Maria P.

Today I’ve got the first ever gift from my son – a hand-made picture-application for Mother’s day they’ve made with Sarah :-)　 It was soooo touching!

I enjoy all the art and hand-made works th(...)

Inna

I have met Sandra almost 5 years ago when i was looking for childcare for my first son. She facilitated interviews with numerous providers, provided information and guidance to calm first time mo(...)

Vedrana

I have been working with Sandra on getting my childcare licensing. She is always quick to respond, have a wealth of knowledge and well connected in the industry. She has guided me through the int(...)

Judy – Buds and Blossoms

What can I say? its been quite a ride and you deserve a monument. I honestly cant find the words to thank for everything you have done for our families.
You are a superstar and we will never for(...)

Victoria R

Thank you for everything you do to keep this place not only running smoothly but better than ever in its last year. We are hugely grateful for all you did to go above and beyond and maybe even mo(...)

The Marks

Dear Sandra
Thank you for ALL your amazing work in coordinating EVERYTHING & EVERYONE! We truly appreciate all of your hard work, especially in getting Griffin into little Footsteps. We don't kn(...)

Campbells

I highly recommend Sandra Vella, Daycare Consulting Services, to anyone interested in starting up a daycare. Sandra is a consummate professional and on the cutting edge of the daycare industry. S(...)

Chairperson of the Board

"When it came time to finding child care for my son and then my daughter, I knew I wanted to put them in home daycare. Daycare Consulting Services (formerly J&F) was recommended to me and it was (...)

Lesley

Dear Sandra,
I sincerely thank you for the support you gave through Daycare Consulting Services.
Since the first day of my new home daycare, you helped me with suggestions and advice, allowing (...)

Jenny

Thank you so much for pushing me to try home daycare and making sure the environment is really okay despite the pandemics time.
Paul has grown a lot with Mahnaz and I feel that we are confident (...)

Pauline

Thank You

Dear Sandra,
How do I even begin to thank you for all the support and dedication you have provided to our daycare centre. You arrived at the centre at a critical time, walking into a toxic envir(...)

Joanne F.

Thank You

Dear Sandra,

Thank you for providing consulting services in our daycare.
I am very grateful for all you did for me and the other staff, and for responding to our questions quickly and solvin(...)

Li H.

Making Us Happy

Sandra has been an integral part of making our daycare a better place. Her knowledge and professionalism, has made a big difference in growing our center. Her expertise on handling tough situatio(...)

Patricia

We Dearly Miss You

Dear Sandra,

I can’t even begin to thank you enough for all of your support and everything that you have done for our daycare and me personally. You are very knowledgeable and due to your exp(...)

Hang L

Highly Recommend

Sandra Vella, what can I say? Her services arrived at our center during the wild Covid ordeal. She came into the center, looked for unresolved issues and sorted them out with urgency. I'd gues(...)

Robin

Thank You For The Work You Have Done

I serve on the Board of Directors for a non-profit daycare which hired Sandra to help the daycare staff, administration and Board navigate through challenging times, when COVID pushed everyone to(...)

Non Profit Daycare

your value is undeniable!

Sandra Vella and her complete knowledge of all aspects of opening a licensed child care centre was the most important decision I made when deciding to open and operate a child care centre . Her m(...)

Eco kidz Stem Nursery School

Infinite amount of knowledge

Thank you for your availability and warm care. We appreciate it very much!
We are very happy to have found Mahnaz .
You indeed work only with the best.
I wish you success and satisfaction fr(...)

Hila and Family

Very Happy

Hi Sandra,
A very Special thanks to you for doing what you do for our Company.
Just a short note to let you know it is very much appreciated.
Thanks again, & All the best
Regards.
Mrs. Heather

Mrs. Heather

Special Thank You

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your hard work and professionalism in setting up and obtaining the license from the Ministry of Education to operate the Light of the W(...)

Thank you!

Truly Appreciate

I recently had the pleasure of working with Sandra as my daycare consultant, and I must say, her service was truly exceptional. From the moment I contacted her, I knew I was in good hands. Her kn(...)

5 stars