PMFRC Children's Services - Frequently Asked Questions

• Do you take children under 18 months in your child care programs?
  Yes. However, as part of our license, we have limited space to take children under 18 months. 
• Does my child have to be potty trained to attend your preschool programs?
  No, children do not have to be potty trained before coming into any of our preschool programs. Once the family and child are ready to start the process, we will work with the family to make potty training as smooth as possible for everyone. 
• Does my child need to be walking when they start the toddler program?
  No, children who come to our programs do not need to be walking. 
• How do I sign up for the waitlist?
  You can download a copy of our waitlist application and send it completed to Waitlist@PetawawaMFRC.com to sign up for any of our child care programs.
• How long is the waitlist?
  The waitlist varies depending on the time of year and program you are waiting for. We do have a transparent waitlist, so please give us a call to check your place at any time so we can let you know. 
• Do you offer automatic withdrawal for child care payments?
  No, families have the option to pay online through Quick Books, in person using credit, debit, cash or cheque, or over the phone using credit.
• Can both Military and Civilian children attend Lil’ Troopers South?
  Yes. There is no priority for Military families, it is first-come first-served according to the waitlist. 
• Is Lil’ Troopers North available to Civilian families?
  Lil’ Troopers North is located on Garrison Petawawa and is open to Military families, DND and PSP employees (workplace daycare). 
• Can my child attend the Before and After School program at Lil’ Troopers South even though they go to school at Valour?
  No, only children who attend St.Francis of Assisi school can attend our Before and After School program. The PMFRC offers Before and After School Programs at Valour and Our Lady of Sorrows schools. All three schools and programs have different start and end times. Additionally, PSP offers Before and After school care at Valour and St. Francis of Assisi if our list is full. 
• Can my child attend their Before & After School program on PA days, or during March Break and summer months?
  No, the PMFRC Before & After School programs operate during school instructional days. If you require care on PA days, March Break, or during the summer months, you can register your child with camps run by our community partners including PSP and the Town of Petawawa. 
• Are any of your child care programs bilingual?
  No. However if we do have bilingual staff on duty in any of our programs, we will try to incorporate French into the day.
• Why was the hourly rate changed for the North Side Child Care and Specialized Care programs?
  Due to these PMFRC child care programs enrolling in CWELCC (Canada Wide Early Learning Childcare System) we were unable to charge hourly rates. We have had to move our billing to half day and full day rates.