That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED
to consider the following, with respect to the proposed provision of child
minding services for the public at public participation meetings and/or
advisory committee meetings:
a)
Financial
Costs:
i)
qualified
staff for program time as well as time associated with program planning; it
being noted that the afternoon meetings could be a challenge for providing qualified
staff; and,
ii)
program
supplies including costs associated with purchases materials and developing
the program budget;
b)
Liability
Issues:
i)
overall
risk liability; and,
ii)
the
transfer of responsibility (parent/guardian sign in and sign out);
c)
Administration
Responsibility;
i) registration
process including deadlines for participation (pre-registration);
ii) child information
(medical needs, special needs, age, allergies, emergency procedures);
iii) no shows
and unregistered children showing up;
iv) parent/guardian
responsibilities (supplying of personal supplies such as formula, diapers
etc); and,
v) budget
planning for program administration;
d)
Location
i)
potential
accommodation and size requirements for up to three age groups;
ii)
onsite
and in close proximity to the meeting area for ease of accessibility to the
parent in case of emergency; and,
iii)
washroom
access including accessible washrooms; and,
e)
Material
Provisions
i)
materials
for engaging children in age appropriate activities; and,
ii)
snacks
and/or meals to meet nutritional requirements;
it being noted that Childcare Advisory
Committee (CCAC) considers that childcare provision for an advisory committee
meeting and a public participation meeting would be very different scenarios,
with a different set of needs, that the above-noted comments are a
preliminary list of feedback, not a full report and the CCAC would be willing
to be consulted if this proposal is moved forward; and,
it being further noted that a similar
process is in place with the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) and
the Thames Valley Parent Involvement Committee (TVPIC), whereby the TVDSB
partners with licensed childcare providers through an expression of interest
to provide this service.
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