Jemasen Early Explorers offers licensed overnight child care that meets Ontario Ministry of Education requirements and follows all applicable licensing standards. Our overnight care program supports families who require care outside of traditional daytime hours while prioritizing children’s health, safety, well-being, and emotional security.
Overnight child care is provided in a safe, nurturing, home-based environment where children are supported through consistent routines, responsive caregiving, and familiar surroundings.
Overnight child care provides supervision and care during evening, night-time, and early morning hours when standard child care services are unavailable.
At Jemasen Early Explorers, overnight care includes:
Evening routines and transitions
Supervised sleep and rest periods
Night-time comfort and reassurance
Morning routines and care
This service is not babysitting. Care is delivered in a licensed setting and follows established routines, policies, and procedures that align with Ontario licensing requirements.
Our overnight program is structured to ensure children feel safe, calm, and supported throughout the night. Care is provided with attention to each child’s individual routines, comfort needs, and developmental stage.
Overnight care may include:
Schedules are arranged in collaboration with families and in accordance with licensing standards.
Subject to availability and licensing capacity, we may offer:
All care arrangements follow established policies to ensure consistency and quality.
Care practices are adapted to meet the needs of children at different developmental stages.
Toddlers are supported through familiar bedtime routines, comfort items from home, and gentle reassurance to promote emotional security.
Preschool-aged children are supported with predictable routines that encourage independence while ensuring comfort and supervision.
Overnight child care supports families with non-traditional schedules or short-term needs, including:
Our goal is to reduce stress for families while maintaining stability and continuity for children.
When available and within licensing capacity, Jemasen Early Explorers may support families requiring short-notice or emergency overnight care. All emergency placements follow established intake procedures to ensure the child’s safety and well-being.
Our overnight child care program follows Ontario licensing standards, including:
Children’s health, safety, and well-being remain our highest priority at all times.
While routines may vary based on individual needs, a typical overnight stay includes:
Predictable routines help children feel secure and well-rested.
Guided by Ontario’s early years pedagogy, How Does Learning Happen?, our overnight care reflects the foundations of:
Strong, responsive relationships remain central to care, even overnight.
We value open and respectful communication with families. Overnight care includes:
Families remain informed and involved.
Jemasen Early Explorers embraces a Reggio Emilia–inspired philosophy, recognizing children as capable, competent, and deserving of respect. Overnight care is responsive, relationship-based, and centred on children’s comfort and emotional needs.
Licensed overnight child care offers:
This provides families with added confidence and peace of mind.
Families choose Jemasen Early Explorers because we offer:
Jemasen Early Explorers provides overnight child care services to families in Ottawa and surrounding communities, subject to availability and licensing capacity.
Yes, we offer overnight care on the weekends.
Overnight care helps families rest and work. We support you when you need help.
Contact us to:
Your child’s comfort comes first.
