COVID-19 Resources for RECEs
College Updates, Resources and Reopening
Qualified, Capable & Ready — A Special Series for RECEs
Communications to members:
The College is regularly communicating through its social media channels. Please follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn for regular updates.
Communications to government:
January 5, 2022 – Letter to the Minister of Education and Minister of Health on COVID-19 Health and Safety Measures for Child Care
April 15, 2021 – Letter Requesting Priority Access to COVID-19 Vaccines
January 15, 2021 – Letter to Public Health on COVID-19 Vaccination for RECEs Providing Child Care
June 12, 2020 – Letter to Minister Lecce on Re-opening Child Care
April 20, 2020 – Letter to Minister Hussen Expressing Concerns on the Sustainability of Licensed Child Care
April 8, 2020 – Letter to the Minister Expressing Concerns on the Sustainability of Licensed Child Care
March 16, 2020 – Letter to the Minister, Asking for Leadership and Guidance for RECEs
Government Updates and Resources
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 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
Resources:
Before and After School Programs Operational Guidance
Government of Canada’s Guidance Document – check regularly for updates
How Does Learning Happen? – Pedagogical Approaches for Reopening Child Care
Immunization Disclosure Policy and Health and Safety Updates
Learning at Home for Ontario’s Students
Ontario Government’s Webpage on COVID-19 – check regularly for updates
Operational Guidance During COVID-19 Outbreak Child Care Re-Opening
Operational Guidance During COVID-19 Outbreak EarlyON Re-opening
Resource guide for licensed child care. Covid-19 immunization disclosure policy
Tip Sheet for Licensed Home Child Care. Using Medical Masks, Eye Protection and Face Coverings
Third-party Resources
COVID-19: Precautions When Working as a Childcare Provider (PSHSA)
COVID PPE HELP Network for personal protective equipment needs
The Hanen Centre’s Childcare After COVID-19: Balancing Precautions While Building Interactions
Archived Resources and Updates
August 7, 2020 – Historic Agreement Delivers Over $230 Million for Child Care
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
July 13, 2020 – Minister Lecce announces the number of children allowed in care can go from 10 to 15 at the end of July
June 30, 2020 – City of Toronto Makes Masks or Face Coverings Mandatory in Enclosed Public Spaces
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
April 30, 2020 – Government of Ontario Provides Employers with Workplace Safety Guidelines
March 30, 2020 – Email Communication to Members Regarding Fees and the CPL Program
March 25, 2020 – Guidance for RECEs on Offering Home-based Child Care During COVID-19 (Updated June 2021)
March 22, 2020 – Government’s Announcement to Open Emergency Child Care Centres
March 19, 2020 – AECEO released information on financial support for Child Care and Early Years Workers
March 18, 2020 – Email Communication Update to Members
March 17, 2020 – Email Communication to Members