DFRFR On Farm Childcare

We provide quality and flexible childcare for farm & rural families in the Durham Region from May - September.

[DFRFR On Farm Childcare @DFRFROnFarm]

We are looking to hire a second childcare provider for the summer. Ideal start date would be July 4 with the contract ending labour day wknd. #summerjob #flexiblehours #DurhamRegion #RECE #childcare #farm

[Forsythe Family Farms @ForsytheFarms]

Today's the day! Come out for a great day at the farm and support @DFRFROnFarm as well!
#natureunfiltered #getoutside #durhamtourism #farmsarefun

[DFRFR On Farm Childcare @DFRFROnFarm]

Join us ⁦@ForsytheFarms⁩ on June 5th for Peter Pan presented by Dufflebag Theatre! #familyfun ⁦

[DFRFR On Farm Childcare @DFRFROnFarm]

Join us ⁦@ForsytheFarms⁩ on June 5th for Peter Pan presented by Dufflebag Theatre! #familyfun ⁦

[DFRFR On Farm Childcare @DFRFROnFarm]

Do you know a farm family in the #DurhamRegion that might be interested in flexible childcare this summer (June-Sept)? Have them visit the On Farm page https://t.co/H7iBkjaeiN for all of the details. #childcare #farmsafefamilies

[DFRFR On Farm Childcare @DFRFROnFarm]

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[DFRFR On Farm Childcare @DFRFROnFarm]

We’ve teamed up with ⁦@ForsytheFarms⁩ to you bring you seasonal produce bags! Place your order by Sept 24 to help support our On Farm Child Care Program.

[Claire Cowan @ClaireSCowan]

Super impressed to see rural child care on the front page of @farmtario. Big discussions are happening about child care right now. Rural communities and farm families need to stay engaged so solutions can be found that work for their unique needs. https://t.co/1KWPikzUEJ

[CASA/ACSA @planfarmsafety]

Keeping our kids safe during #Plant21 should be top priority! Creating safe play areas on your farm will protect you children from hazards on the farm. Click on the link to learn more on how to create a safe play area on your farm https://t.co/XQSjcIbn5k #CdnAgPartnership

[DFRFR On Farm Childcare @DFRFROnFarm]

They included school supplies, art & craft materials, a literacy game & science experiments. #summerlearning

[DFRFR On Farm Childcare @DFRFROnFarm]

Unfortunately, we were unable to run our program this year but thanks to @UxbridgeRotary we were able to put together back-to-school kits for our farm families.

[DFRFR On Farm Childcare @DFRFROnFarm]

Farm families 'drowning' under pandemic pressures plead for child-care help | CBC News https://t.co/5WsNAikXHZ

[Janine Lunn @JanineLunn]

The struggle is real as so many parents find themselves with children at home for months on end. A huge challenge especially when trying to #farmsafe

[Farmtario @farmtario]

Our most-read story overnight: Farm families with school-age children find ways to make schooling work under COVID-i9 restrictions. https://t.co/vnEdEy55oZ

[Ontario Federation of Agriculture @OntarioFarms]

“Every farm has unique childcare needs and hazards” - @FCCagriculture released this helpful article regarding keeping children safe on the farm during COVID-19. Read it here: https://t.co/JORtEO6e3j #keepkidssafe #farmsafe

[DFRFR On Farm Childcare @DFRFROnFarm]

Do you know someone with an interest in early childhood education? We’re hiring a contract position for a unique research project this fall/winter. Send us a DM for more information. #ECE #DurhamRegion

[DFRFR On Farm Childcare @DFRFROnFarm]

We wrapped up another great season on Friday! A big thank you to our summer students & all of the families who made use of the program this year!

[DFRFR On Farm Childcare @DFRFROnFarm]

If you would like to show your support for our local WI & love strawberries, we encourage you to attend their strawberry social on Thursday, July 4 at the Scugog Community Centre. More info here https://t.co/0Ie7tiNg9P @TwpofScugog

[DFRFR On Farm Childcare @DFRFROnFarm]

Did you know that our on-farm childcare program was started by the Bethesda Reach Women’s Institue as part of a National WI farm safety campaign? The WI continues to support rural Canada in a variety of ways including our organization, @4HOntario & @4HCanada

[DFRFR On Farm Childcare @DFRFROnFarm]

The school year is over & summer vacation has officially begun! Do you know a farm family that could use flexible childcare? Direct them to https://t.co/duOp3cfXV1 for info on how to access our unique program. #farmsafefamilies #farmsafety #childcare