Supporting EarlyON Child and Family Centre providers
Training, resources and COVID-19 health and safety protocols for EarlyON providers to operate safely during COVID-19.
We’re planning for a gradual reopening of EarlyON Child and Family indoor and outdoor programs.
EarlyON Child and Family Centre providers should refer to the Ministry of Education's EarlyON Child and Family Centres: operational guidance during COVID-19 outbreak.
Other information
Peel Public Health contact information
Health and safety guidance questions and answers for EarlyON Centre providers
EarlyON settings – English
- Enhanced health and safety protocols
- Active screening form for staff
- Active screening form for households*
- Active screening form for essential visitors and vendors
- Re-entry screening form for adults in early years and child care settings
- Parent/Guardian COVID-19 screening agreement for EarlyON Centres
- Peel Public Health contact line list
EarlyON settings – French
When to report a case
EarlyON providers are required to report both confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases to Peel Public Health.
A confirmed case refers to a child, parent/caregiver or staff member who has tested positive for COVID-19.
A probable case refers to a child, parent/caregiver or staff member who is experiencing symptoms and had close contact to a confirmed COVID-19 case. Refer to more information on who is considered a close contact.
How to report a case
Use the incident reporting form to report cases to Peel Public Health.
This form collects data which helps Public Health take the appropriate steps to control the spread of COVID-19 and keep EarlyON settings safe. The form is secure and keeps your personal and EarlyON setting information private and confidential.
The form should be completed by a supervisor or designated staff lead at the EarlyON setting. It includes prompts for each question, and all mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk.
Before you use the form for first time, refer to Peel Public Health’s webinar recording to learn how to use the form and the data dictionary, which will help ensure the information you enter in the form is accurate. The data dictionary provides useful information about the data needed for Peel Public Health’s investigation and will assist you in filling out the form.
Email us with questions about completing the form.
What happens after you report a case
After you submit the form, a Peel Public Health case manager will review the data shared.
If the case manager needs more information, an email will be sent to the contact email address provided in the form.
Examples of additional information that may be needed for the investigation include:
- the contact line list
- attendance records including any essential visitors
- list of non-program staff
- photos of the facility and common areas
Resources
- Daily active screening presentation – slides only
- Daily active screening presentation – slides and trainer notes
- General sanitary precautions and physical distancing measures – slides only
- General sanitary precautions and physical distancing measures – slides and trainer notes
- Outbreak management presentation – slides only
- Outbreak management presentation – slides and trainer notes
Posters – English
- Wash your hands
- Use hand sanitizer
- Sign for hand sanitizer station
- Stop infection, wear a mask
- Active screening door sign
- Cleaning and disinfection in child care settings
- Disinfectant chart for EarlyON Child and Family Centres
Useful documents – English
- Parent, guardian and caregiver COVID-19 information booklet
- Service provider decision process
- Self-isolation guidance for caregivers
- How to care for a child with COVID-19 at home (Government of Canada)
- Warm weather guidance for COVID-19 prevention in early years and child care settings
- Guidance for staff entering the EarlyON Centre to provide virtual programming
- Guidance for managing staff and LHCC providers with symptoms within 48 hours of COVID-19 vaccination
Posters – French
- Wash your hands
- Use hand sanitizer
- Stop infection, wear a mask
- Cleaning and disinfection in child care settings
Useful documents – French
- Parent, guardian and caregiver COVID-19 Information Booklet
- Service provider decision process
- Self-isolation guidance for caregivers
- How to care for a child with COVID-19 at home (Government of Canada)
- Warm weather guidance for COVID-19 prevention in early years and child care settings
- Guidance for managing staff and LHCC providers with symptoms within 48 hours of COVID-19 vaccination
Refer to our COVID-19 translated resources for information in different languages.
