Find a Daycare Replacement with Margot
Find a Daycare Replacement in Québec with Margot
Finding a daycare replacement quickly and with full confidence is one of the greatest challenges for CPEs, private daycares, and recognized home-based childcare settings in Quebec. When an educator is absent due to illness, an emergency, training, or an unexpected event, the quality of education, the stability of the group, and the safety of the children depend on your ability to find a daycare replacement without delay.
At Margot, we know that every minute matters. That’s why we make daycare replacement easier by connecting you with qualified, verified professionals who are ready to step into your environment. Our human, transparent, and thorough approach helps you maintain educational continuity, support your team, and preserve the warm environment you offer families.
We have verified the identities, criminal record checks, First Aid and CPR training, and work eligibility of 174 daycare replacements who could work as early childhood educators.
Average response time: 3 hours 50 minutes.
Manager satisfaction rate: 97%.
How to Find a Substitute on Margot
Create your organization account
In just a few minutes, your CPE, private daycare, or recognized home childcare service can create its secure space. You can then publish your staffing needs, manage your exchanges, and access verified substitute profiles available near you. The more detailed your organization profile is, the more accurate our recommendations will be.
Publish your replacement request
Clearly describe your situation:
- type of replacement (urgent, one-day, one-week)
- group involved (infant room, 18–36 months, 3–5 years, school age)
- specific educational needs
- required skills (early childhood experience, gentleness, group management, etc.)
Your request is visible only to our verified substitutes — never on Google or social media.
Interview candidates
Thanks to the secure messaging system, you can contact candidates, verify their experience, and schedule a quick virtual meeting.
Substitutes apply based on their skills and availability, which speeds up the matching process.
78% of organizations receive three applications in under 24 hours.
Hire with confidence
Once you’ve made your choice, confirm your agreement directly with the professional. A written outline ensures a mutual understanding of expectations, schedules, and responsibilities.
You pay the substitute directly, with no commission, according to the agreement you set.
Why Choose Margot to Find a Daycare Substitute?
A rigorous verification process
Every substitute visible on Margot has been manually verified.
Our process includes:
- criminal record check
- Canadian identity validation
- work eligibility in Canada
- mandatory CPR and First Aid
- experience in early childhood and group management
This ensures that the person entering your educational environment is reliable, trained, and qualified to work with children aged 0 to 12.
In practice: this means no unverified profile ever appears on Margot.
Personalized matching
Your request attracts only substitutes who match:
- your needs
- your group
- your schedules
- your educational reality
You can also browse profiles based on training, experience, availability, and educational approaches.
This dual logic — targeted posting + active searching — greatly increases your chances of finding a daycare replacement perfectly suited to your environment.
A community that supports you
Margot is not an impersonal listing site.
It is an educational community where:
- you are supported through every step
- secure messaging protects your data
- human support is available if you feel uncertain
- exchanges are documented (useful written record for clarifying agreements)
In case of doubt or incident, you are never left alone.
A professional and human-centred approach
Margot substitutes are known for their punctuality, gentleness, professionalism, and adaptability. They know how to preserve group stability, establish a reassuring climate, and guide children through their daily routines — even when a new adult is entering the room.
Find a Substitute Based on Your Situation
Every educational setting has its own challenges, and absences can quickly destabilize a group. Here are the situations where finding a daycare replacement with Margot becomes the simplest, most human, and safest solution.
Our substitutes adapt quickly to your reality and preserve the stability children need.
Unexpected educator absence
To avoid closing a room, reducing a ratio, or overloading your team, a qualified substitute steps in quickly.
She takes over with gentleness and professionalism, allowing your team to continue their day without additional pressure.
This rapid response is essential to maintaining safety, the emotional climate, and parent confidence.
Maintaining regulatory ratios
When a group becomes too large or a ratio is at risk of being exceeded, a substitute ensures compliance and a stable environment for the children.
By enabling you to find a daycare replacement in just a few hours, Margot protects your compliance and the quality of your educational interactions.
A respected ratio means a calmer group, less stressed staff, and optimal safety.
Planned leave or long-term absence
Vacations, parental leave, training, temporary medical leave: a substitute can ensure educational continuity for several days, weeks, or months.
Her regular presence creates stability for the children and supports your team during demanding periods.
You remain compliant, structured, and reassuring — even during long transitions.
Groups requiring specific expertise
Infant room, 18–36 months, preschool, or school age: each group requires specific skills, an adapted posture, and a deep understanding of child development.
By finding a daycare replacement experienced with your type of group, you provide a harmonious transition and high-quality educational continuity.
A substitute’s quick adaptation helps maintain routines, climate, and the emotional safety of young children.
Our Daycare Replacement Services
Short-Term Replacements
Short-term replacements cover unexpected absences—illness, emergencies, or single-day needs. This type of daycare replacement helps maintain ratios, stabilizes the group, and prevents last-minute disruptions to your centre’s day. A qualified replacement educator steps in quickly, ensuring continuity, calm, and safety for the children.
Medium- or Long-Term Replacements
Medium- or long-term replacements support your centre during extended absences such as vacations, parental leave, temporary work stoppages, or training periods. This type of daycare replacement maintains educational consistency over several weeks or months. The replacement educator gradually integrates into routines, builds trust with the children, and supports your team throughout the transition.
Support for Recognized Home Childcare Settings
Support for recognized home childcare settings provides an additional adult, rather than a substitute, to help manage busy routines and ensure smooth operations. This form of daycare replacement is ideal for RSGs who need reinforced supervision during transitions, mealtimes, or moments of higher demand. It strengthens stability and reduces stress, especially in intimate home childcare environments.
Our Related Services
Family Coaching
To support families with daily routines, communication, and emotional management. Our family coaches provide practical, personalized strategies that help parents rebuild harmony and create a calmer, more connected home environment.
Qualified Nannies
To offer educational support at home and a reassuring presence for children. Our nannies are trained, experienced, and able to maintain structured routines while promoting autonomy, learning, and emotional well-being.
Language Stimulation
Professionals specialized in communication development for young children. They intervene with gentleness and expertise to encourage expression, enrich vocabulary, and strengthen language skills through engaging, age-appropriate activities.
Regions and Cities Served by Margot
Margot covers all of Quebec and its major regions. Find a daycare replacement today:
- MONTREAL: Westmount, NDG (Notre-Dame-de-Grace), Côte-des-Neiges, Pointe-Claire, Beaconsfield, Plateau-Mont-Royal (The Plateau), Outremont, Verdun, Nuns’ Island and other neighborhoods in Montreal.
- NORTH SHORE: Laval, Blainville, Boisbriand, Sainte-Thérèse, Mirabel, Saint-Jérôme, Terrebonne, Repentigny and the surrounding area.
- SOUTH SHORE: Brossard, Longueuil, Saint-Hubert, Boucherville, Saint-Lambert, Chambly, Drummondville (Centre-du-Québec) and the surrounding area.
- CAPITALE-NATIONALE (Quebec City Region): Québec, Lévis, Sainte-Foy, Charlesbourg, Beauport, Saint-Nicolas and the surrounding area.
- EASTERN TOWNSHIPS: Sherbrooke, Magog, Granby, Bromont, Cowansville and the surrounding area.
- MAURICIE: Trois-Rivières, Shawinigan, Louiseville, Nicolet and the surrounding area.
- LAURENTIDES: Saint-Jérôme, Blainville, Sainte-Thérèse, Saint-Eustache, Mirabel, Sainte-Agathe and the surrounding area.
- LANAUDIÈRE: Terrebonne, Repentigny, Mascouche, L'Assomption, Joliette and the surrounding area.
- OUTAOUAIS: Gatineau, Aylmer, Hull, Buckingham, Chelsea, Ottawa (Ontario) and the surrounding area.
- BAS-SAINT-LAURENT: Rimouski, Rivière-du-Loup, Mont-Joli, Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac and the surrounding area.
- SAGUENAY–LAC-SAINT-JEAN: Saguenay (Chicoutimi, Jonquière), Alma, Roberval, Dolbeau-Mistassini and the surrounding area.
What Directors and Educational Settings Are Saying
“We found a daycare replacement in less than four hours, exactly as promised. The substitute already knew the routines of an 18–36 month group and created a calm atmosphere from the moment she arrived. For our team, it’s an immense relief to count on a platform where every profile is truly verified.”
Caroline B / CPE Director, Laval
“Margot has become an essential resource for our daycare. The platform is simple, human, and designed for managers. Responses come quickly whenever we post a request. The substitutes we welcomed were professional, punctual, and perfectly suited to our Montréal reality.”
Sophie M / Private Daycare Owner, Montréal
“In a recognized home daycare, sudden absences can completely disrupt a day. Thanks to Margot, I no longer feel that constant worry. The substitutes are reliable, respectful, and very gentle with the children. It’s become my top resource for emergencies and planned replacements.”
Julie R / Recognized Home Childcare Provider, Estrie
FAQ – Who can provide daycare replacement on Margot?
Who can provide daycare replacement on Margot?
Substitutes visible on Margot are experienced early childhood professionals, selected and verified before being published on the platform. They can work in CPEs, private daycares, and recognized home-based childcare settings, while respecting safety standards, ratios, and children’s routines.
In practice, a daycare substitute listed on Margot generally has:
- concrete experience with 0–5-year-old groups (infant room, 18–36 months, 3–5 years)
- the ability to adapt quickly to a new environment
- a strong understanding of educational routines and transitions
- a sense of calm, presence, and emotional regulation
For a manager, this means that finding a daycare replacement with Margot guarantees a credible, autonomous professional who can immediately maintain the educational quality of your environment.
In short: only candidates who are truly competent and suited to the Quebec educational setting appear on Margot.
How does Margot verify substitutes before displaying them?
The verification process is one of Margot’s core pillars. For a substitute to appear in the “Find a Daycare Replacement” section, they must first complete several mandatory steps.
- Canadian identity verification
Proof of valid ID to prevent any misrepresentation. - Criminal record check
An accredited organization confirms there is no history incompatible with working with children. - Verification of the right to work in Canada
Citizenship, permanent residence, or valid work permit. - Validation of early childhood competencies
Experience in a CPE, daycare centre, home-based childcare, after-school programs, or specialized groups. - Mandatory CPR and First Aid
Essential to ensure children’s safety and regulatory compliance.
This process ensures that managers who want to find a daycare replacement never have to wonder if the person is trustworthy.
In short: Margot does the verification work upfront so you can hire with confidence.
What types of educational settings use Margot?
Margot supports all environments where educators work with children:
- CPEs (Centres de la petite enfance)
- Private daycares (subsidized or not)
- Recognized home-based childcare settings
- Daycare centres in facilities and in home settings
- School-based daycare services for children aged 4–12
The platform is designed to reflect Quebec realities: ratios, safety, communication with parents, and the constant need for stability.
No matter what type of setting you manage, if you need to find a daycare replacement, urgently or in advance, Margot offers you a clear, fast, and secure solution.
In short: Margot adapts to all educational environments, from the smallest to the largest.
What is the average time to find a daycare replacement?
The average time is very fast because substitutes receive your posting immediately in their dashboard. In most settings:
- 78% have received at least 2 applications in under 24 hours
- In an emergency, the first responses often arrive within 3 to 4 hours
- Complete and precise postings receive more relevant applications
The individuals who are ready to step in are already qualified, vetted, and poised to take on the role immediately. This transforms how managers can find a daycare replacement, especially when unexpected events occur.
In short: Margot makes it possible to arrange a fast, safe, and compliant replacement, even under pressure.
Does Margot charge a commission on replacements?
No.
Margot operates with 0% commission on replacements.
You pay the substitute directly according to the agreed terms, with no additional fees, no intermediary, and no surprises. This approach protects:
- your budget
- the transparency of your agreements
- your freedom to choose your payment methods
You simply need a Business Subscription to access the secure messaging system and receive applications.
For educational settings with frequent staffing needs, this commission-free model makes it much easier to find a daycare replacement on a recurring basis.
In short: you pay the professional, no commission !
What is the story behind Margot and why does this project exist?
Margot was born from a deeply human story, rooted in mutual support, early childhood, and education. Its founder, Chantale Alvaer, has been working with children since the age of 12, long before the internet era. At that time, she hand-drew posters with her phone number and dropped them off in pharmacies to offer her babysitting services. This early calling has shaped her entire life.
She later became a day camp counsellor, then a mother at 23, opening a home-based daycare that allowed her to directly contribute to her daughter’s education. Wanting to broaden her impact, she pursued studies in teaching, a profession she deeply loved. But the reality of the system—the heavy procedures, the difficulty of obtaining a permanent position—led her toward another path: entrepreneurship.
This is how she founded a tutoring agency, bringing together her two passions: education and entrepreneurship. For nine years, she and her team supported more than 22,000 students. After selling this business, she felt the need to create something broader, more aligned with her human and family values.
From that transition, Margot was born: a verified community dedicated to family support, where every connection is designed to be safe, gentle, and memorable. The name Margot—meaning “pearl” in Greek—reflects this vision: every family, every child, and every professional carries a unique value that must be protected and brought to light.
For educational settings, this story translates into a clear mission: to offer a reliable, caring space, where it finally becomes simple to find a daycare replacement without compromising on quality, safety, or humanity.
In short: Margot was born from a journey of heart, experience, and conviction, and that journey guides every replacement, every match, and every encounter.
How do I post a replacement request on Margot?
The process is designed to be simple and fast:
- Create your organization account (CPE, daycare, home-based childcare).
- Describe your needs: group, schedule, duration, and required skills.
- Activate secure messaging through your subscription.
- Receive qualified, verified applications.
- Communicate directly with the substitutes.
- Choose the one who best fits your reality.
Your posting will only be visible to qualified professionals, which increases the chances that you will receive suitable applications quickly.
In short: your request is published in just a few minutes, and responses often arrive the same day.
Q8. Is it possible to reserve a substitute for regular needs?
Yes.
Many educational settings use Margot for recurring replacements:
- weekly replacements on a specific day
- contracts lasting several weeks or months
- ongoing support to deal with fluctuating ratios
- “regular” substitutes who come back frequently
This continuity reassures children, supports the team, and reduces instability.
It is an effective and human way to find a daycare replacement without having to restart the process each time.
In short: Margot makes it just as easy to handle urgent replacements as planned or recurring ones.
Useful Resources for Educational Settings in Quebec
Because safety, compliance, and educational quality are at the heart of the work done by CPEs, private daycares, and recognized home childcare settings. These resources can help you better understand your obligations when you need to find a daycare replacement, plan your staffing needs, and support your team on a daily basis.
- Ministère de la Famille – The Ministère de la Famille contributes to the vitality and socioeconomic development of Quebec by supporting families and the full potential of children. Everything you need to know about childcare centres and daycare services.
- Directory of early childhood support organizations – Useful resources for managers, educators, and early childhood practitioners.
- Practical tips for ensuring a safe educational replacement – Best practices for welcoming a substitute into a group and maintaining stability for the children.
These resources complement the support you receive through Margot and help foster a safe, consistent, and reassuring environment throughout the process of finding a daycare replacement.
A few examples near you:
- PLATEAU-MONT-ROYAL : Carrefour des Petits Soleils, Halte-famille La Pirouette
- HOCHELAGA-MAISONNEUVE : Carrefour Familial Hochelaga, Interaction Famille
- AHUNTSIC-CARTIERVILLE : Pause Famille, Maison de la famille Pierre Bienvenu Noailles
- CÔTE-DES-NEIGES : La Maison de la famille Mosaïk, Le Baobab familial
Join the Margot Community Today!
Margot is much more than a matching platform for educational settings: it is a trusted ally that supports you when you need to find a daycare replacement, handle an unexpected absence, or maintain the educational quality of your centre. Our mission is to offer a human, safe, and seamless experience—for both directors and substitutes.
With Margot, every manager feels supported, and every child benefits from a stable, caring, and stimulating environment—even during times of transition.
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