The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) recognizes the role child cares play in keeping children healthy and safe, and in helping them reach their learning and development goals. We want to support child cares in this role by providing programs, services, and information relevant to child cares.
Information for Parents and Caregivers
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 child care, 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 Child Care 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. |
COVID-19
For information on COVID-19, please visit the Health Unit’s Schools/Child Care and COVID-19 page.
Use the school and child care screening tool determine if children can attend child care.
Information for Child Care Professionals
Child care professionals, parents/guardians, and the Health Unit all share the common goal of protecting and promoting health in child care. The Health Unit’s A Public Health Guide for Child Care Professionals has been designed to assist child care professionals in achieving this goal.
A Public Health Guide for Child Care Professionals is a resource specifically aimed at giving child care professionals the most up-to-date information and resources on how to provide child care in a safe and healthy environment.
This guide is organized into five chapters and includes information on:
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Infection Prevention and Control
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Illness Surveillance and Outbreak Management
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Immunization (Vaccinations) and Health Records
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Safe Environments and Injury Prevention
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Healthy Growth and Development
Note: PDF’s are available in an accessible format upon request.
Contacting the Health Unit
To reach Main Reception, call 705-474-1400 or 1-800-563-2808 toll-free. Main Reception is staffed Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Looking for a specific program or service? View program contact information below.
If you are uncertain who to contact, please see below for a directory of programs and services.
If you are still uncertain who to contact about non-COVID-19 services, please send your request to the general Health Unit email (contact@healthunit.ca) and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate program.
Program Contact Information |
Environmental Health (EH)
Call: 1-800-563-2808 ext. 5400 Communicable Disease Control (CDC) Call: 1-800-563-2808 ext. 5229 Email cdc@healthunit.ca Healthy Families (HF) Call: 1-800-563-2808 ext. 5351 Healthy Living (HL) Call: 1-800-563-2808 ext. 5210 Email: healthy.living@healthunit.ca Healthy Schools (HS) Call: 1-800-563-2808 ext. 5231 Oral Health (OH) Call: 1-800-563-2808 ext. 5328 Email: oralhealth@healthunit.ca Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) Call: 1-800-563-2808 ext. 5252 Email: vpd@healthunit.ca Sexual Health (SH) North Bay: 1-800-563-2808 ext. 5289 Parry Sound: 705-746-5801 or 1-800-563-2808 Email: clinic@healthunit.ca Clinical Information (CI) Call: 1-800-563-2808 ext. 5282 |
Health Unit Program and Service Overview
Environmental Health (EH) Program |
ContactCall: 1-800-563-2808 ext. 5400 HoursMonday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Services
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Communicable Disease Control (CDC) Program |
ContactCall: 1-800-563-2808 ext. 5229 Email: cdc@healthunit.ca HoursMonday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Services
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Healthy Families (HF) Program |
ContactCall: 1-800-563-2808 ext. 5351 HoursMonday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Services
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Healthy Living (HL) Program |
ContactCall: 1-800-563-2808 ext. 5210 Email: healthy.living@healthunit.ca HoursMonday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Services
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Healthy Schools (HS) Program |
ContactCall: 1-800-563-2808 ext. 5231 HoursMonday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Services
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Oral Health (OH) Program |
ContactCall: 1-800-563-2808 ext. 5328 Email: oralhealth@healthunit.ca HoursNorth Bay office (345 Oak St. West):
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Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) Program |
ContactCall: 1-800-563-2808 ext. 5252 Email: vpd@healthunit.ca HoursNorth Bay office (345 Oak St. West):
Parry Sound office (70 Joseph St, in the mall):
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Sexual Health (SH) Program |
ContactNorth Bay: 1-800-563-2808 ext. 5289 Parry Sound: 705-746-5801 or 1-800-563-2808 Email: clinic@healthunit.ca HoursNorth Bay office (345 Oak St. West):
Parry Sound office (70 Joseph St, in the mall):
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Clinical Information (CI) |
ContactCall: 1-800-563-2808 ext. 5282 Services
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Forms
Illness and Outbreaks |
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Vaccines (Immunization) |
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Child Growth and Development |
Resources
Health Unit Lending Library and Apps |
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Hand Hygiene |
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Cough Etiquette |
Cleaning and Disinfecting |
Diapering |
Infection Control in Sensory Play |
Pets in Child Care Settings |
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Visits to Farms or Petting Zoos |
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Diseases of Public Health Significance (DOPHS) |
Illness Outbreaks |
Chickenpox |
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Vaccines (Immunization) |
Forms
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Air Quality |
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Smoking and Vaping |
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Toys |
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Concussions |
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Head Lice |
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Scabies |
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Lyme Disease |
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West Nile Virus (WNV) |
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Emergency Preparedness |
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Hazardous Substances/Plants |
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Sharps |
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Walking Safety |
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Cycling and Helmet Safety |
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Car and Booster Seat Safety |
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Drinking Water |
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Beaches |
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Public Spas, Pools, and Hot Tubs |
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Weather Safety |
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Adverse Childhood Experiences |
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Healthy Relationships |
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Mental Health Supports |
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Child Growth and Development |
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Parenting |
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Healthy Eating and Menu Planning |
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Temperature Log |
Physical Literacy |
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Dental Health |
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E-laws and Regulations |
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Resources for Francophone and Indigenous Professional Learning |
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