Running a childcare centre means expecting the unexpected. An educator calls in sick. Someone needs a personal day. Vacation schedules overlap. Suddenly, a team that was fully staffed yesterday is trying to make the day work with one less person.

And in childcare, being short-staffed isn’t just inconvenient. It can affect your entire centre.

It Puts Pressure on Your Existing Team

When a centre is short-staffed, the educators who are there often have to absorb the pressure. Rooms may need to be reorganized, breaks become harder to coordinate, and supervisors can find themselves stepping onto the floor just to keep the day moving.

Having access to reliable supply educators gives your permanent team the support they need without adding more stress to an already busy day.

Ratios Don’t Take a Sick Day

Childcare centres still need to maintain required ratios, regardless of unexpected absences.

Having a staffing solution already in place means you aren’t starting from scratch every time someone calls in. You know exactly who to contact when coverage is needed.

Your Supervisor’s Time Matters Too

How much time does your leadership team spend texting, calling and trying to find someone to cover a shift?

That time adds up.

At MeLor, childcare staffing is what we do. Our team handles the staffing process so centre supervisors can focus on running their centres, supporting their educators and caring for their families.

Reliable Supply Staffing Can Be Part of Your Plan

Supply staffing shouldn’t only be something you think about when you’re already short.

Building a relationship with a reliable staffing provider gives your centre another resource to turn to when staffing needs change — whether it’s a last-minute absence, vacation coverage, a split shift or additional support during a busy period.

Meet MeLor

MeLor provides on-call RECE and ECA supply staffing to childcare centres across Ontario.

There are no registration fees and no obligation to request staff. Once your centre is registered, our team is only a phone call or text away when you need us.

Because when someone calls in, you shouldn’t have to wonder who you’re going to call next.

Need reliable childcare staffing? Register your centre with MeLor today.