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 & Vaccines

Read information on COVID-19 testing.

Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccines and children.

 

Screening Tools

Back to Child Care Confirmation Form

Parents can complete a Back to Child Care/School Confirmation Form (fillable form) to provide to the school to confirm the child can return to school. Also available in French.

A Parent's Guide: If Your Child is a Close Contact of a Person with COVID-19

Learn more on what to do if your child is is a close contact of a person with COVID-19.

Choosing the Right Mask for Your Child

Learn more about choosing the right mask for your child, including how to wear a face mask at school, face masks and coverings that offer the best protection, what to avoid and more.

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.