Childcare Services
Geneviève Girard
Childhood counsellor
A counsellor by trade, she happily welcomes parents and their children at the “Maison Sésame” on a daily basis. She is always ready to listen and support you in your role as a parent and refer you to specialized resources when needed.
Occasional Childcare Service
The nursery
0–24 months
Occasional and emergency childcare services.
Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
Hours: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and/or from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Hours are subject to change without notice.
Daycare rate: $17.50 per 4-hour period
The Drop-in Daycare
Ages 2–5 (preschool)
An emergency child care service available to families in the military community (active duty, reserve, veterans) and the civilian community.
Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Daycare rates: One child: $5 per hour or $35 per day.
Two children: $8.50 per hour or $60 per day.
The evening drop-in daycare
Ages 0–5 (preschool)
Occasional child care for members of the military community.
Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance.
Hours: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Evening drop-in care rate: $5 per hour
Support For Family Obligations / Emergency
In case of emergency
Daytime: 418-844-6060
Evenings, weekends, and holidays: 418-844-5224
Has your spouse been away for training, on exercise, or on deployment for the past few months?
Are you going through a difficult time?
Are you feeling exhausted?
Are your current childcare options no longer sufficient (drop-in care, experienced sitters, family, friends, resource lists, etc.)?
To help families experiencing stress related to child care, various child care services are offered by the CRFMV to all military personnel at Valcartier Base.
Please note that certain eligibility criteria apply.
To apply, contact the CRFMV’s designated case manager so they can assess your needs.
Since child care is primarily a parental responsibility, the preventive component of the service encourages Canadian Armed Forces members to develop an Emergency Child Care Plan (ECCP). This plan will be kept at the unit for use as needed.
If this plan fails or requires time to implement, the Family Obligation Support Service will be available.
This service should be considered a safety net for your planning and should be used as a last resort.
Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for children of all ages.
Workshops and groups
Ages 2–5
An educational program led by a qualified teacher, providing care for children for three hours per half-day.
Ages 3–5
Workshops designed to promote children’s overall development and independence by encouraging learning in the emotional, motor, social, cognitive, and language domains.
Ages 4–5
Children are invited to an introductory workshop on a second language (English or French) through games, nursery rhymes, and songs, led by a qualified instructor.