Covid-19 Notice

Halton Hills Child Care Centre operates with strict guidance through the Ontario Ministry of Education, Ontario Ministry of Health, Halton Region, and Halton Public Health.

Parents requiring childcare, please contact the Centre for availability of each classroom required as space is limited.
Some of the steps we are taking to protect your children and families include the follow:

Parents must check each of their children's temperatures daily before arriving at the Centre
Entry into the Centre will require screening and checking of temperature for all children, parents, and staff
Any child, staff or parent must not enter the childcare space if they are sick, even if symptoms resemble only a mild cold. Symptoms to look for include but are not limited to: fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, runny nose, nasal congestion, headache, and a general feeling of being unwell.
Enhanced hand washing in accordance with Ontario and Municipal Governments
Enhanced sanitizing of all toys and high touch surfaces in accordance with a plan developed in conjunction with our Public Health Inspector
Removal of all soft toys and equipment that cannot be sanitized
No outside toys or equipment (i.e. toys from home) will be permitted. We have reorganized our rooms to ensure that everything available to the children is easy to disinfect.
No outside food and beverages
Limited room capacities and mixing of groups in accordance with Ontario and Municipal Governments
Staff will frequently monitor for symptoms and conduct temperature checks throughout the day for staff and children entering the Centre
Children showing symptoms will be monitored and cared for in a specialized area of the Centre. Parents will be notified and asked to pick up their child(ren)
Disinfecting of all surfaces throughout the day
Playgrounds and approved toys will be disinfected after each use
No visitors and tours of the Centre until further notice

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