COVID-19: Information for Parents & Caregivers of Children in Child Care

What You Can Do

Keeping our community safe is our collective task.  Help protect your children and your child care setting:

• Keep your child home if anyone in the house has symptoms of COVID-19 or is waiting for a COVID-19 test result
• Use the child care screening tool every day to determine if you should be sending your child to care
• Wear a mask and teach your children to do the same if they’re able
• Stay at least two metres apart from people outside of your own household
• Wash your hands often and practice this important health skill with your children

COVID-19 Testing for Child Care Attendees, JK-Grade 12 students & Child Care/School Staff.

See Toronto Public Health’s information on COVID-19 testing for child care attendees, JK-Grade 12 students and child care/school staff.

Screening Tools

Return to Child Care Form

Parents and caregivers can complete a Return to Child Care/Day Camp/School Confirmation Form (also available in French) to provide to the child care operator to confirm that their child is safe to return to child care.

Please note that it is up to the operator to decide if they choose to accept and use this form.

What To Do If Your Child Has COVID-19 Symptoms

Read Toronto Public Health’s guidance on what to do if your child has COVID-19 symptoms.

Caring for a Child Who is Self-Isolating or Has COVID-19

Read Toronto Public Health’s guidance for caring for a child who is self-isolating or has COVID-19.