Children’s Centre Policies
Child Care Policies
(Please be advised that during the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Infection Control Policies found on our website under Child Care will be in effect)
Chapter 1 - Licensee Responsible
1.3 Monitoring Compliance and Contraventions
Appendix - Compliance Action Plan
Appendix - Monitoring Staff Compliance and Contraventions Checklist
Appendix - Monitoring Student Compliance and Contraventions Checklist
Chapter 2 - Ratios and Group Sizes
2.10 Supervision Policy for Students and Volunteers
Chapter 3 - Building, Equipment and Playground
3.10 Equipment and Furnishings
3.18C Playground Supervision and Transition Plan Policy
Appendix - Child Care Weather Watch
Appendix - Daily Playground Inspection
Appendix - Monthly Playground Inspection
Appendix - Seasonal Playground Inspection
Chapter 4 - Health and Medical Supervision
4.1 Recommendations of the Medical Officer of Health and Fire Department
Appendix - Infant Room Disinfecting Schedule
Appendix - Toddler Room Disinfecting Schedule
Appendix - Preschool Room Disinfecting Schedule
Appendix - BASP Disinfecting Schedule
Appendix - Infection Prevention and Control in Child Care Centres - To be updated
Appendix - Monthly First Aid Kit Inspection
Appendix - Statement of Medical Exemption for Child (if you have difficulty loading please request from Executive Director)
Appendix - Statement of Conscience or Religious Belief for Child - See Executive Director
Appendix - Hastings Prince Edward Public Health letter to parents re Immunization
Appendix - Hastings Prince Edward Public Health Immunization History for Child Care Enrolment
4.5 4.6 Daily Observation of Children & Arrangements for Ill Children
Appendix - CDC Guide to Common Infections
Appendix - Reportable Disease List
Appendix - Reportable Disease Notification Form
Appendix - Sign in and Out Daily Health Observations
4.5B 4.5C Child Abuse and Reporting Child Abuse
Appendix - Bruising Area Chart
Appendix - Professional Advisory - Duty to Report, College of ECE’s
Appendix - Accident Report Form
4.9 Serious Occurrence Reporting
Appendix - Tip Sheet for Serious Occurrences related to COVID-19
Appendix - Serious Occurrence Notification Form
Appendix - Anaphylaxis Communication Plan
Appendix - Avoidance Strategies
Appendix - Plan for child with Anaphylaxis Risk
4.11 Children with Medical Needs
Appendix - Plan for Child with Medical Needs
4.12 Administration of Medication
4.12 Administration of Medication - effective September 2023
Appendix - Medication Administration and Consent Form
Appendix - Medication Administration Log
Appendix - Guidance Document for Animals in Child Care Centres
4.14 Sleep Supervision and Procedure
Appendix - Child’s Daily Sleep Record
Appendix - Joint Statement on Safe Sleep
Chapter 5 - Nutrition
5.1 Requirements for Infants Under One Year and Food Storage and Preparation
5.3 5.4 Nutrition Requirements and Menus Policy
5.5 Food Allergy and Restriction Posting
5.6 Special Dietary and Feeding Arrangements
Appendix - Special Dietary or Feeding Request Form
Appendix - List of Allergies and Food Restrictions
Appendix - Canada's Food Guide - First Nations, Inuit and Métis
Appendix - Canada’s Dietary Guidelines
Appendix - Menu Planning & Supportive Nutrition Environments in Child Care Settings
Chapter 6 - Program for Children
6.0B Arrival and Departure Child Care Centre
6.0C Arrival and Departure School Age
6.1 Parent Handbook
6.2 Parent Issues and Concerns
6.9 6.10 Program Statement Implementation Policy (including Prohibited Practices) - Please acknowledge your specific role PSIP.
Child Care Assistant Implementation
School Age Assistant Implementation
6.10B Storypark Children’s Portfolios
Appendix - An Educators Guide to Implementing Storypark
6.11 Individual Support Plans for Children with Exceptionalities Policy
6.11C Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Policy
Appendix - Children with Exceptionalities Individual Support Plan
Chapter 7 - Staff Qualifications
7.4 Health Assessments and Immunizations Policy (if you have difficulty loading please request from Executive Director)
Appendix - Health Assessment and Immunization Form
Appendix - Statement of Medical Exemption - Individual
Appendix - Statement of Conscience or Religious Belief for Individual - Individual (See Executive Director)
7.5 7.6 Staff Training and Development Policy and Standard First Aid
Chapter 8 - Criminal Reference Checks
8.0 Criminal Reference Check Policy
Appendix - Vulnerable Sector Check (if you have difficulty loading please request from Executive Director)
Appendix - Offence Declaration (if you have difficulty loading please request from Executive Director)
Appendix - Attestation for Other Persons Providing Child Care or Services to a Child in a Child Care Centre (if you have difficulty loading please request for Executive Director)
Appendix - Vulnerable Sector Check 30 Day Letter
Chapter 9 - Emergency Preparedness
Appendix - Approved Hazardous Products
9.2 Fire Safety Procedures and Drills
9.2B Duties of Child Care Coordinator
9.2C Duties of Office Staff (includes EarlyON)
9.2D Duties of Infant Toddler Room
9.2E Duties of Toddler and Preschool Room
Appendix - Record of Fire Drills Template
9.4 Emergency Contact Information
Chapter 10 - Administrative Matters
10.0 General Administrative
10.3 Attendance
10.9 Posting of License and Decal
Chapter 11 - Other Legislation
11.1 Small Water Works and Lead Testing Policy
Appendix - Water Flushing Map - Upstairs
Appendix - Water Flushing Map - Downstairs
Appendix - Infant Room Flushing Record Template
Appendix - Junior Toddler Room Flushing Record Template
Appendix - Senior Room Flushing Record Template
Appendix - Common Area Flushing Record Template
11.3 Smoke Free Ontario Policy
COVID-19 Guidance & Resources
Ministry of Education Operational Guidance During COVID-19 Outbreak: Child Care Reopening
Ministry of Education Operational Guidance During COVID-19 Outbreak: EarlyON Reopening
Hastings Public Health: COVID-19 Resources for Child Care Providers