Childcare Services

Each family is unique—and our services are too!

On this page, explore the different childcare options designed to fit your specific needs while offering flexibility and peace of mind.

In-Home Respite Care

Whether you’re the parent of a newborn or a child with special needs, this service gives you a bit of time to recharge. It’s simple and accessible in the comfort of your home, thanks to our partnerships with local community organizations.

Pedagogical Days

Childcare services for children aged 5 to 12 who attend school at the Centre de service scolaire des Rives-du-Saguenay. (RdS)*

During school breaks, our childcare program gives your children a chance to learn while having fun, thanks to our passionate team of activity leaders. We offer a rich and varied program tailored to their age, designed to support their overall development across four areas: physical and motor skills, social and emotional skills, cognitive skills and language development.

What your child needs to bring:

• Weather-appropriate outdoor clothing (at all times).
• A lunch and two healthy snacks, all nut-free (for full day care).
• One nut-free healthy snack (for half-day care).

Calendar and Registration

You must register online for each day separately.

The registration deadline is 11:59 p.m. the day before the pedagogical day.

To cancel without fees, please contact us at least 24 hours in advance.

Please note that a minimum of 8 children is required for the service to be offered.

Rates and Payment

• $18 per half-day (7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
• $30 per day (7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

If you have previously used our childcare services, payment will be processed on the 1^st or 16^th of the month through pre-authorized debit.

If you are using our services for the first time, you will receive an email with a form that includes the payment details once you have registered.

See the upcoming pedagogical days covered by this childcare service.

*Services are available for Riverside School when its pedagogical days coincide with those of Rives-du-Saguenay.

Respite Daycare

The Respite Daycare offers weekday childcare to support occasional or part-time needs.

We welcome children from 3 months to 5 years old with a reservation.

Whether you need a few hours to recharge, take part in an activity, or during a transition period, our team is here for you.

Children enjoy a rich, discovery-filled experience in a safe and stimulating setting, guided by our caring and attentive educators.

Rates and Payment

This non-subsidized service is eligible for the Quebec tax credit for childcare expenses. A RL-24 Slip will be issued to you at the appropriate time.

If you have previously used our childcare services, payment will be processed on the 1^st or 16^th of the month through pre-authorized debit.

If you are using our services for the first time, you will receive an email with a form that includes the payment details once you have registered.

Parental Respite

Two Saturdays each month, community members can take advantage of the Parental Respite service free of charge. This occasional support gives you a chance to take a break when one parent is away, to help prevent exhaustion or simply to ease particularly demanding periods.

See the upcoming respite dates.

Babysitters

Looking for a babysitter?

Let us know and we’ll gladly email you our list.

Important: No background checks are conducted before names are added to the list, the MFRC cannot be held responsible for any incidents involving the individuals contacted.