COVID-19 Resources for Parents and Families
As the regulator for the early childhood education profession, we are keeping a close eye on the developing COVID-19 situation. We are communicating regularly with Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) to share information and provide needed support. We also wish to be helpful to you.
College Updates
The College is regularly communicating through its social media channels. Please follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn for regular updates.
January 5, 2022 – Letter to the Minister of Education and Minister of Health on COVID-19 Health and Safety Measures for Child Care
Government Announcements
As of August 18, 2021, individuals aged 12 or older, as well as youth born in 2009 or earlier, are eligible to book a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine appointment to get their first or second dose through the provincial booking system, their local public health unit, pharmacies, or can walk-in to vaccination clinics across Ontario.
Federal Announcements:
October 21, 2021 – Prime Minister announces standardized Canadian COVID-19 proof of vaccination for travel
April 21, 2021 – $10 a Day Child Care for Canadian Families
Provincial Announcements:
November 22, 2021 – COVID-19 Vaccine Bookings to Open For All Children Aged Five to 11
October 5, 2021 – Targeted COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Screening to Keep Students Safe
May 21, 2021 – COVID-19 Vaccine Booking Expanding to Youth 12+ Ahead of Schedule
May 17, 2021 – COVID-19 Vaccine Booking Expanding to Ontarians 18+ Ahead of Schedule. Province Invites All Adults to Schedule Their First Dose Appointment.
April 27, 2021 – Ontario Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Booking to Individuals 45 and Over in Hot Spot Communities. Licensed Child Care Workers Across Ontario Eligible to Book Vaccine Appointments This Week
April 19, 2021 – Ontario Safely Expands Age Eligibility for AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine to 40+
April 15, 2021 – Ontario Announces Emergency Child Care for Critical Frontline Workers
April 14, 2021 – Ontario Highlights Innovative Child and Youth Mental Health Service
April 7, 2021 – Ontario Enacts Provincial Emergency and Stay-at-Home Order
April 1, 2021 – Ontario Implements Provincewide Emergency Brake
March 5, 2021 – Ontario Ready to Rollout Phase Two of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan. Reach out to your local public health unit for more information about eligibility and scheduling an appointment: https://www.phdapps.health.gov.on.ca/phulocator/.
February 26, 2021 – Ontario Takes Action to Support Working Families and Improve Child Care
February 7, 2021 – Ontario Expands Emergency Child Care to More Frontline Workers
January 12, 2021 – Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency to Address COVID-19 Crisis and Save Lives
November 30, 2020 – Ontario Providing Additional Financial Support for Young Learners
October 1, 2020 – Ontario Revises COVID-19 Screening Guidance for Schools and Child Care
September 11, 2020 – Ontario Launches COVID-19 School and Licensed Child Care-specific Web Page
September 3, 2020 – Governments Extend Child Care Funding to Support Working Parents
August 7, 2020 – Historic Agreement Delivers Over $230 Million for Child Care
Government Resources
Before and After School Programs Operational Guidance
COVID-19 Fact Sheet: Talking to Children About the Pandemic
Immunization Disclosure Policy and Health and Safety Updates
Learning at Home for Ontario’s Students
Letter from the Minister of Education to Parents
Ontario Government’s Webpage on COVID-19, check back regularly for updates
Operational Guidance During COVID-19 Outbreak. EarlyON Re-Opening
Resource guide for licensed child care. Covid-19 immunization disclosure policy
Archived Resources and Updates
July 30, 2020 – Ontario Continues to Gradually and Safely Reopen Child Care for Working Parents
July 30, 2020 – Ontario Releases Plan for Safe Reopening of Schools in September
June 30, 2020 – City of Toronto makes masks or face coverings mandatory in enclosed public spaces. Note that child care is excluded from this requirement
June 12, 2020 – Letter to Minister Lecce on re-opening child care
June 12, 2020 – Statement on the re-opening of child care
June 9, 2020 – Government of Ontario announces child care operators can re-open as early as June 12
May 9, 2020 – Government of Ontario announces supporting parents as economy reopens