Childcares

District of Nipissing

The Children’s Services Department of the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB) is contracted by the Ministry of Education to plan and manage the early years and licensed child care system in the District of Nipissing.

The Children’s Services Department can help with finding and accessing licensed child care, before and after school care, approved recreation programs and early learning programs (EarlyON Child & Family centres). They also provide resources, and support families with the cost of licensed childcare, before and after school care and approved recreation programs.

Visit the Children’s Services page on their website to learn more.

District of Parry Sound

The District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration (PSDSSAB) is the Childcare Service System Manager for the District of Parry Sound.

They support the provision of child care in the Parry Sound District by:

Visit the Early Years Services page on their website to learn more.

Illnesses and Outbreaks

For disease/illness specific information including exclusion guidelines please click here.

Vaccines (Immunization)

Child: Vaccination History for Child Care Registration Form (EN)

Child: Antécédents de vaccination aux fins de l'inscription aux centres de garde (FR)

Staff/Volunteer: Health Assessment of Child Care Personnel Form (EN)

Staff/Volunteer: Évaluation de l’état de santé du personnel des centres de garde (FR)

Statement of Conscience or Religious Belief Affidavit

Medical Exemption

Child Growth and Development

Looksee Checklists

Health Unit Lending Library and Apps

Health Unit – Lending Library and Apps – Resources that can be borrowed from the Health Unit and apps to support learning and a healthy environment.  

Cleaning and Disinfecting

Cleaning and Disinfection for Child Cares

Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide (APH) Fact Sheet

Diapering

Diaper Procedures

Cloth Diaper Procedures

Infection Control in Sensory Play

Infection Control in Sensory Play

Pets in Childcare Settings

Visits to Farms or Petting Zoos

MOHLTC: Recommendations to Prevent Disease and Injury Associated with Petting Zoos in Ontario

Animals at farms and petting zoos present the same risks as pets in child care centres. There are added hazards because the animals are unknown to you. Before visiting a farm or petting zoo, review this MOHLTC guidance document.  

Vaccines (Immunization)

Reputable websites for information on vaccine safety and current research addressing myths related to vaccination:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Canadian Paediatric Society
• National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI)
• Public Health Agency of Canada

Forms:

Air Quality

Health Unit – Air Quality web page

Air Quality Alert Email Notifications - Sign up to receive Air Quality Alert Notifications (Special Air Quality Statement or Smog and Air Health Advisory).

Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) Video - Air quality video for children: Indi the caterpillar

Smoking and Vaping

Toys

Health Canada’s Is Your Child Safe? Booklet  

Concussions

West Nile Virus (WNV)

See our West Nile Virus page

Emergency Preparedness

Ministry of Education – Emergency Preparedness for Ontario Child Cares

Government of Canada – Ontario Risks and Hazards

Emergency Management Ontario – Be Prepared for an Emergency

Health Unit – Emergencies and Being Prepared web page

Hazardous Substances/Plants

Health Canada – Information for Art Class Teachers: Chemical Safety

Ontario Poison Centre – Household Hazards A-Z

Ontario Poison Centre –  Mushrooms

Ontario Poison Centre – Plants

Sharps

Beaches

Health Unit – Beaches web page - see the status of beaches across our region

Health Unit – Swimmer's Itch web page

Health Unit – Harmful Algae Blooms web page

Public Spas, Pools, and Hot Tubs

Health Unit – Check Then Go web page - view inspection results in real time

Health Unit – Public Spas, Pools and Hot Tubs web page

Weather Safety

Health Unit – Sun Safety web page

Parachute Canada – Winter Outdoor Safety

Adverse Childhood Experiences

Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University – Adverse Childhood Experiences and Toxic Stress

Healthy Relationships

Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University

• Serve and Return Interactions
• 5 Steps for Brain Building Serve and Return Relationships
• Building Babies' Brains Through Play: Mini Parenting Master Class
• Activities Guide: Enhancing and Practicing Executive Function Skills with Children from Infancy to Adolescence

Mental Health Supports

Health Unit – Mental Health web page

Learn about mental health and wellbeing

Health Unit – Mental Health Services web page

Find mental health services in your area

SickKids – Mental Health Learning Hub

This hub includes resources on how to support children’s mental health and general well-being through physical activity, sleep and nutrition. It also provides information on the signs, symptoms and treatments of different mental health conditions.

Child Growth and Development

Caring for Kids – Your Child's Development: What to Expect

Looksee Checklists

Parenting

Health Unit – Parenting Resources web page

Healthy Eating and Menu Planning

Ontario Dietitians in Public Health – Menu Planning & Supportive Nutrition Environments in Child Care Settings: Practical Guide

This Practical Guide includes information for child care providers on menu planning, food and beverages that should be served, appropriate portion sizes for different age groups, sample menus and templates as well as strategies to create a supportive nutrition environment.

Ontario Dietitians in Public Health – Child Care Resources

These childcare nutrition resources were created by Ontario Dietitians in Public Health to support child care providers in planning and preparing healthy food for children in their care. They reflect current best practices for creating supportive nutrition environments in the child care setting and will help providers meet the food and drink requirements set out in the Childcare and Early Years Act, 2014 (section 42 of Ont. Reg. 137/15).

Health Unit – Breastfeeding web page

Dietitians of Canada – Introducing Solid Food to Your Baby

Foodland Ontario – Seasonal Fruit and Vegetable Availability Guide - See when Ontario fruits and vegetables are in season.

Health Canada – Mercury in Fish - Make informed choices about fish.

Temperature Log

Physical Literacy

Active For Life – What is Physical Literacy?

• Information on the physical literacy life cycle, how physical literacy is developed, and the benefits of being physically active.

Active For Life – Activities for Kids

• Fun activities to help children develop the fundamental movement skills that provide an early foundation for physical literacy, sortable by age and movement skill.

Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years (0-4 years): An Integration of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, and Sleep

• The Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years combine physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines into one, and include sleep, showing the interrelationship between all three behaviours.

Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Children and Youth (5-17 years): An Integration of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, and Sleep

• The Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth are evidence-based guidelines to address the whole day.

CCCF-FCSGE – Exploring Nature with Children

• Information and resources on outdoor play.

OutsidePlay.ca

• OutsidePlay.ca was created by a group of experts to help parents and communities reverse the trend that is limiting children’s chances to play outside and take risks in play.

Canadian Public Health Association – Risk, Hazard, and Play: What are Risks and Hazards?

• This resource defines risks and hazards, identifies strategies to balance risks and hazards, and the need for risky but hazardless playgrounds is discussed.

Health Unit – Lending Library Physical Activity Resources

The Health Unit offers Lending Library Resources that can be borrowed from the Health Unit, as well as suggested apps to support learning. Check out the section labelled Physical Activity to see resources available to borrow.

Dental Health

Ministry of Health – Healthy Smiles Ontario Resource Guide

The guide includes information on what services are covered, how to enroll, how to replace lost cards and how to update your client information.

Health Unit – Dental Clinic for Eligible Children Webpage

Information on the Health Unit Dental Clinic and dental services for children 17 years and under.

E-laws and Regulations

• Ontario Ministry of Education
• MOE: Child Care Licensing Resources
• Child Care Rules in Ontario
• Child Care Centre Licensing Manual
• Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014, S.O. 2014, c.11, Sched.1 (CCEYA)
• Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.7
• O. Reg. 135/18: Designation of Diseases under Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.7
• O. Reg. 137/15: General under Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014, S.O. 2014, c. 11, Sched. 1
• O. Reg. 493/17: Food Premises under Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.7
• Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002, S.O. 2002, c. 32
• Hazardous Products Act R.S.C., 1985, c. H-3
• Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23
• O. Reg. 213/07: Fire Code under Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 4
• Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017, S.O. 2017, c. 26, Sched. 3
• Ontario Regulation 243/07 - Schools, Private Schools and Day Nurseries
• Immunization of School Pupils Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. l. 1

Resources for Francophone and Indigenous Professional Learning

Firefly

• Supports professional learning for child care and early years staff in First Nation communities.

The Ontario Aboriginal Head Start Association

• Supports professional learning for child care and early years staff in urban Indigenous settings.

l'Association francophone à l'éducation des services à l'enfance de l'Ontario (AFESEO)

• Supports professional learning for child care and early years staff in Francophone settings.