CHILDREN, YOUTH & PARENTING

Child Care Options

Emergency Child Care has been put in place to support the ability of Canadian Forces members to be available for military operations and regular duty by providing immediate and regulated childcare in times of emergency.

An emergency is classified as an unexpected duty call where the member does not have sufficient time to implement his/her Family Childcare Plan. An emergency might also arise while the member is deployed or on operations and the spouse encounters medical or other problems, which disrupts the usual childcare arrangements and requires immediate alternative care.

If you require emergency childcare, please contact the TMFRC at one of these numbers:

• During office hours (Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), please call Cathy Turalinski at 416-633-6200 ext. 4312 or email turalinski.ca@forces.gc.ca.
• After business hours and during weekends, please call our emergency number at 416-358-3006.

Emergency Respite Care is available to Canadian Forces families when it has been determined that a period of respite is absolutely essential for the family’s continued health and well-being (i.e. critical to the mental health of the child or caregiver). Services can be provided for 24 to 72 hours until the provision of the family’s Childcare Plan can be met.

If you require emergency respite childcare, please contact Cathy Turalinski at 416-633-6200 ext. 4312 or email turalinski.ca@forces.gc.ca.

Drop-off/Casual Child Care is designed to help stay-at-home parents in need of a few hours to themselves, and to provide parents with the opportunity to participate in TMFRC activities. The care allows the stay-at-home parent time away from their children for things like doctor’s appointments, visiting, housecleaning, shopping and exercise - things that are not easily accomplished with little ones around!

Details:
Must have a minimum of 3 children registered. Children must be registered for a minimum of 3 hours.
Fees:
Military families: 1 child = $5/hour, 2 children - $7.50/hour, 3 children = $10/hour
Civilian families: 1 child = $6/hour, 2 children - $8.50/hour, 3 children - $11/hour
Registration deadline: Please call Cathy Turalinski at the TMFRC (416-633-6200 ext. 4312) 48 hours in advance to book your space.

Play & Stay Program allows parents to play with their kids in our fully resourced playrooms and connect with other parents. This program is available on Tuesdays from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Please call to book ahead. Program may be cancelled in the event of another program being scheduled. This program does not run through the summer months of July and August.