Agency Updates
Family Day Child Care and EarlyON Centres will be closed on Friday December 23rd.
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
For an update on potential impacts to Family Day programs in the event of a province-wide walkout of Education Support Workers on Friday, November 4, 2022, please CLICK HERE.
October 2022
Introducing the Family Day Child Information Management Portal!
Family Day is switching to a new, integrated system that will help us offer more efficient service to you and your children! Program information, registration, billing, and child information will all be accessed in one simple place — the Child Information Management Portal. CLICK HERE to find out more.
March 23, 2022
Program cancellations due to Inclement Weather
UPDATE: February 18, 2022 (6:40AM)
Due to inclement weather, school buses are cancelled in Peel Region today. Family Day Before & After School programs in Peel Region will be closed today, but child care centres are open. All Family Day programs in Toronto and York Region are open.
UPDATE: February 17, 2022
Last month, the Government of Ontario implemented some restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19. These restrictions included capacity limits on both indoor and outdoor gatherings. These restrictions have begun to ease and Family Day EarlyON Centres currently have varying program schedules, depending on the municipality they are located in.
PEEL REGION | EarlyON Centres have resumed in-person programs (both indoor and outdoor) and will continue to also offer online, virtual programs for your family.
TORONTO and YORK REGION| Online/virtual and outdoor programs are being offered through Family Day’s EarlyON Centres located in Toronto and York Region. In-person, indoor programs will gradually be reopening by the end of March.
All EarlyON programs require pre-registration and have capacity limits.
For more information about programs that are currently available in your area, please go to Family Day EarlyON Programs and check the calendar for your area.
UPDATE: February 17, 2022 (6:50 AM)
Due to inclement weather, school buses are cancelled in York Region today and York Region schools are closed to students. Family Day Before & After School programs in York Region will be closed today, but child care centres are open.
UPDATE: February 7, 2022
Last month, the Government of Ontario implemented some restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19. These restrictions included capacity limits on both indoor and outdoor gatherings. These restrictions have begun to ease and Family Day EarlyON Centres currently have varying program schedules, depending on the municipality they are located in.
PEEL REGION | Effective Monday, Feburary 14th, EarlyON Centres in Peel will be resuming in-person programs (indoor and outdoor) and will continue offering the online, virtual programs for your family that they currently provide.
TORONTO | In-person (outdoor only) programs are being offered through Family Day’s EarlyON Centres located in Toronto. Online, virtual programs are also available through these sites.
YORK REGION | In-person (indoor and outdoor) and online, virtual programs are being offered through our York Region EarlyON sites.
All EarlyON programs require re-registration and have capacity limits.
Please go to our Family Day EarlyON webpage (https://familydaycare.com/programs/earlyon/) for more details about the virtual and in-person programs available in your area.
January 26, 2022
Update on EarlyON Programs
Earlier this month, the Government of Ontario implemented some restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19. These restrictions included capacity limits on both indoor and outdoor gatherings.
As a result, all in-person programs (indoor and outdoor) offered through Family Day’s EarlyON Centres located in Peel Region will be closed until at least January 31st, however these sites will continue to provide enriching and engaging online programs for your family. Visit infopeel.ca/eon to see what online programs are available.
Indoor, in-person programs offered through Family Day’s EarlyON Centres located in Toronto and York Region will also be closed until further notice but these sites will continue to offer both virtual and in-person outdoor programs (with limited enrolment).
We will continue to post updates as things change. Thank you.
January 18, 2022
Letter to parents (Family Day Child Care Centres, Before & After School programs and Extended Day programs)
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
As a result of the snowfall conditions from yesterday’s inclement weather, all schools in Toronto, York Region and Peel Region will remain closed today. All Family Day Child Care Centres and Before & After School programs will also be closed today.
Monday, January 17, 2022
Weather Alert – Program Closures
Friday, January 14, 2022
Update on Family Day Before & After School Programs and EarlyON Centre Programs
The province announced that schools are scheduled to re-open on Monday, January 17th for in-class learning. As a result Family Day Before and After School Programs will also re-open on January 17th.
We’re pleased to be reopening our before and after school programs and welcome back our children, families and staff. We continue to work with The Ministry of Education, our municipal partners, local health departments and individual school boards to ensure a safe reopening plan.
If you require further clarification on your specific program, please feel to reach out to your centre’s supervisor by phone or email.
EarlyON Programs
In-person, indoor programs will remain closed until further notice. During this time, we will continue to provide enriching and engaging online programs for families at all of our sites.
In addition, outdoor in-person programs (limited to 10 people) will be offered through our EarlyON sites in York Region and Toronto.
For more information on all of our programs, please go to www.familydaycare.com.
Monday, January 3, 2022
Update on Family Day Before & After School Programs and EarlyON Centre Programs
Friday, December 31, 2021
Family Day School Age and Kindergarten Extended Day Programs Closed January 3 & 4, 2022
Yesterday afternoon the government announced that the January reopening of schools would be
postponed until Wednesday, January 5th. As a result, Family Day School Age programs, and Kindergarten Extended Day programs, will not be operational on Monday, January 3rd or Tuesday, January 4th. These programs will resume operating on Wednesday, January 5th. We regret any inconvenience this may cause families.
Our child care programs for infants through to pre-school children will be operating on both days.
Monday, July 19, 2021
EarlyON Programs
All Family Day EarlyON Child & Family Centres continue to offer a variety of virtual, online programs.
At the direction of the municipalities in which we operate, some of our EarlyON sites have also begun to offer in-person programs at outdoor locations (limited capacity, pre-registration is required). In the weeks ahead, all of our sites will begin offering in-person outdoor programming as an option.
Please check our EarlyON calendars for more details about the virtual and outdoor programs that are available in your area.
Looking ahead …
Your health and safety, and that of our EarlyON teams, is our priority. We continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation to assess its impact on our programs and services. While indoor programming is not currently available at any of our sites, looking ahead, the intention is to gradually begin offering indoor, in-person programs this fall as the province moves through the various stages of opening up.
Please continue to check in with us here for updates on all three programming options (virtual, outdoor and indoor) as well as the most up-to-date information about EarlyON programming.
Family Day Before & After School Programs closed for the remainder of the school year
Tuesday, June 2, 2021
Today, the provincial government announced that schools in Ontario will remain closed to in-person instruction for the remainder of this school year to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. As a result, all Family Day Before and After School programs in Peel, Toronto, and York will remain closed. We look forward to welcoming school-aged children into our Summer Camp programs this summer, and come September, back into our Before and After Programs. Family Day’s child care programs for non-school-aged children (0-4 years old) remain open and we continue to offer virtual programming through our EarlyON Child and Family Centres.
We will continue to update you with any changes.
Family Day Before & After School Programs closed until further notice.
Monday, April 12, 2021
Today, the provincial government announced that schools in Ontario will remain closed to in-person learning after the April Spring Break and students will switch to remote learning until further notice.
These closures are being put in place to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. As a result, all Family Day Before and After School programs in Peel, Toronto, and York will be closed until further notice. Family Day’s child care programs for non-school-aged children remain open and we continue to offer virtual programming through our EarlyON Child and Family Centres.
During the closure period, parents with children in Before & After School Programs will not be charged any fees. We will continue to update you with any changes.
Family Day Before & After School Programs operating in Toronto and Peel Region will be closed until Friday, April 16th
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Family Day Before & After School Programs operating in both Toronto and Peel Region will be closed until Friday, April 16th.Toronto Public Health (TPH), has just announced that all schools in Toronto will be closed to in-person learning as of Wednesday, April 7, 2021 and will remain closed up to and including Sunday, April 18, 2021. Yesterday, the same decision was made for all schools in Peel Region, effective today. Both Toronto and Peel Public Health Offices made their orders under Section 22 of Ontario’s Health Protection and Promotion Act in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.As the result, all Family Day Before and After School Programs operating in Toronto and Peel Region will be closed up to and including Friday, April 16th. Before & After School Programs in York Region continue to remain open.During the closure period, parents with children in these programs will not be charged any fees. We will continue to update you with any changes.
Family Day Before & After School Programs operating in Peel Region will be closed from Tuesday, April 6th to Friday, April 16th
As the result, all Family Day Before and After School Programs operating in Peel Region will be closed effective tomorrow, April 6th, through to Friday, April 16th. We will continue to update you with any changes.
Extended Day and Before & After School Programs reopening on February 16th
Thursday, February 4, 2021
On Wednesday, February 3rd, the province announced that elementary schools in Toronto and Peel Region are scheduled to re-open on Tuesday, February 16th for in-class learning. As a result Family Day Before and After School Programs will also re-open on February 16th.
We’re pleased to be reopening our before and after school programs and welcoming back our children, families and staff. We continue to work with The Ministry of Education, our municipal partners, local health departments and individual school boards to ensure a safe reopening plan.
If you require further clarification on your specific program, please feel to reach out to your centre’s supervisor by phone or email.
Before & After School Programs required to remain closed until Wednesday, February 10th
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, the Premier of Ontario announced today that the province is immediately declaring a second provincial emergency. School closures in the City of Toronto, Peel Region and York Region (in addition to Hamilton and Windsor-Essex) have now been extended and schools will not be open for in-person instruction until Wednesday, February 10th.
As a result of this, and at the direction of the Ministry of Education, all Family Day Before & After School Programs are not allowed to operate for the duration of the school closures and will therefore be closed between now and Wednesday, February 10th. At this point, our Before & After School programs are scheduled to reopen on Thursday, February 11th. During the closure period, parents with children in these programs will not be charged any fees.
Please note that child care programs for infants, toddlers and preschoolers will remain open and Family Day’s EarlyON programs will continue to provide virtual programming.
For information on emergency child care for school-aged children of designated essential service workers:
Family Day Before & After School Programs required to remain closed until Monday, January 25th
Thursday, January 7, 2021
The Premier of Ontario announced today that schools in southern Ontario will continue to remain closed for in-person learning until Monday, January 25th. This is an extension to the Safer at Home Restrictions that were announced on December 21st to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
As part of this, and at the direction of the Ministry of Education, all Before & After School Programs are not allowed to operate for the duration of the school closures and will therefore be closed between now and Friday, January 22nd. Family Day Before & After School programs will reopen on Monday, January 25th. During the closure period, parents with children in these programs will not be charged any fees.
Please note that child care programs for infants, toddlers and preschoolers will remain open for the duration of the 28-day period that the Safer at Home Restrictions are in force.
For information on emergency child care for school-aged children of designated essential service workers for the period January 4 to 22, 2021:
Family Day Before & After School Programs Required to Close – January 4 to 8, 2021
December 22, 2020
On Monday, December 21st, the Premier of Ontario announced Safer at Home Restrictions for the next 28 days and ordered a range of time-limited public health actions to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
As part of this, and at the direction of the Ministry of Education, all Before & After School Programs will not be allowed to operate during the week of Monday, January 4th through to Friday, January 8th and will therefore be closed. Before & After School programs will reopen on Monday, January 11th. During this one-week closure, parents will not be charged any fees.
Please note that child care programs for infants, toddlers and preschoolers will remain open for the duration of the 28-day period that the Safer at Home Restrictions are in force.
COVID-19 cases in schools
To learn about coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Ontario schools, please click on the link above. The Government of Ontario publishes this data every weekday by 10:30AM.
Effective today, in-person EarlyON programs are suspended until further notice
November 23, 2020
In response to the recent increase in cases of COVID-19, and at the direction of the municipalities in which we operate, Family Day EarlyON Child and Family Centres will not be offering in-person programming (neither indoor nor outdoor) until further notice.
Family Day will continue to offer virtual programming for families. For more information and updates, please see our EarlyON Child & Family Centres web page.
In-person programs at Hickory Wood EarlyON Child & Family Centre have resumed.
October 27, 2020
We are happy to share that in-person programs are once again being offered at our Hickory Wood EarlyON Child & Family Centre in Brampton. For details, please see our Family Day EarlyON Programs page. Pre-registration for in-person programs is required and space is limited to 10 participants per program.
Hickory Wood EarlyON Child & Family Centre in-person programs have been temporarily suspended.
October 21, 2020
Due to a confirmed case of COVID-19 identified at our Hickory Wood EarlyON Child & Family Centre, the in-person programs offered through this site have been cancelled until further notice. We will continue to offer virtual progamming. Please check back for further updates.
Another EarlyON Child & Family Centre site is now offering in-person/onsite programs!
October 7, 2020
Peel EarlyON Child & Family Centre is now offering in-person/onsite programs at two locations — Springdale EarlyON Child & Family Centre and Hickory Wood EarlyON Child & Family Centre. For details, please see our Family Day EarlyON Programs page. Pre-registration for in-person programs is required and space is limited to 10 participants per program.
Family Day’s other EarlyON sites are preparing to offer in-person/onsite programs soon, but in the meanwhile, they continue to provide virtual programs. Please check back for updates.
EarlyON Child & Family Centres are now providing a combination of in-person, outdoor, and virtual programs for families.
October 1, 2020
Our Springdale EarlyON Child & Family Centre in Brampton is now offering on-site, in-person programs (pre-registration is required). Family Day’s other EarlyON sites are preparing to offer in-person programs soon, but in the meanwhile, they continue to provide virtual programs.
Your health and safety are our priority. We continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation to assess its impact on our programs and services. As we gradually reopen our in-person programs, please continue to check in with us for the most up-to-date information about EarlyON programming.
Extended Day and Before & After School Programs | Q&A
September 4, 2020
Family Day is pleased to be reopening our before and after school programs and welcoming back our children, families and staff. We have been working with The Ministry of Education, our municipal partners, local health departments and individual school boards to develop a safe reopening plan. A Question & Answer document has been developed to share this information with you. If you require further clarification on your specific program, please feel to reach out to your centre’s supervisor by phone or email.
Family Day Online Child Care Inquiry Form Now Reactivated!
August 17, 2020
Since July 13th, Family Day’s child care centre and home child care programs have gradually been reopening. As part of this, we have now reactivated our Online Child Care Inquiry Form.
Children in our centres enjoy a warm and caring environment, with access to a range of age-appropriate learning activities. View our locations to find a centre near you. To learn more about child care programs at Family Day and availability in your area, please complete an online inquiry form or contact our Child Care Services Department at 416-922-3434 | 1-800-263-9703 during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
Please continue to check our website for further updates. We hope that you and your family are keeping safe and healthy.
June 30, 2020
Gradual Reopening of Family Day Programs
June 26, 2020
Family Day will begin the gradual reopening of our programs starting on Monday, July 13th. For specific information about your child’s program, please contact your Centre Supervisor.
Please stay tuned for a more detailed update – coming soon.
June 9, 2020
Cancellation of Family Day Summer Camp 2020 due to COVID-19
June 5, 2020
As you are aware, licensed child care programs are currently under a mandated closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, recently announced that licensed child care programs will now remain closed until June 30, 2020. We regret the impact that this unprecedented uncertainty and closure has had on families.
Due to the uncertainty about when programs will reopen, and our concerns regarding the health, safety, and wellbeing of children in a camp environment, Family Day has made the decision to cancel the summer camp programs.
Full refunds for summer camp will be automatically issued to families. Refunds take approximately two weeks to be processed. If your deposit is not refunded by July 10th, please contact us at camp@familydaycare.com.
We regret any inconvenience that this program cancellation has caused.
We will be connecting with you virtually throughout the summer. Please stay tuned for more information.
June 3, 2020
We have received several enquiries about when our child care programs will reopen. The Ministry of Education will advise child care operators when the mandated closure of licensed child care has been lifted and programs may begin to reopen. Notice of when Family Day programs will open will be communicated to families by email and also on the Family Day website.
We have also received questions from parents about when they will be able to access their child’s belongings. Shortly after the Government of Ontario’s announcement that schools would be closed to manage the spread of COVID-19, we were no longer able to access our sites located within schools. We are currently awaiting word from our various Board of Education partners about when and how we will be able access these sites.
Please continue to check our website for further updates. We thank you for your patience and hope that you and your family are keeping safe and healthy.
May 27, 2020
May 19, 2020
Earlier today, Ontario’s Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, announced that all publicly funded schools in Ontario will remain closed for the remainder of the school year. As a result, Family Day’s before and after school programs will remain closed.
As we have been doing over the last couple of months, we are taking our direction from the Ministry of Education, local Officers of Public Health and school boards about when we can open the doors of our Child Care Centre, EarlyON and Summer Camp programs that operate within schools. We want to assure you that in the meanwhile, we are doing everything we can to ensure that the appropriate health and safety measures are being put in place for when we do reopen.
We thank you for your patience as we work our way through these unprecendented times.
May 13, 2020
Based on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other leading public health officials, yesterday Ontario’s Premier extended the province’s Emergency Order until June 2, 2020.
When will Family Day programs reopen? The Ministry of Education will advise child care operators when the mandated closure of licensed child care has been lifted and programs may begin to reopen. Notice of when Family Day programs will open will be communicated to families by email and also on the Family Day website.
While Family Day child care programs continue to be closed until further notice, we have transitioned some of our other programs and resources to a virtual platform.
- We are offering daily live programming through EarlyON @ Family Day.
- We provide information about family wellness and keeping children active and engaged while physical distancing on our Keeping children active and engaged at home webpage.
- We’re making regular posts about a variety of topics on Facebook and Twitter.
May 6, 2020
Based on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other leading public health officials, the Emergency Order closing licensed child care centres and all facilities providing indoor recreational programs, including EarlyON Child and Family Centres, has now been extended by the Premier of Ontario until May 19th, 2020.
While Family Day child care programs continue to be closed until further notice, we have transitioned some of our other programs and resources to a virtual platform.
- We are offering daily live programming through EarlyON @ Family Day.
- We provide information about family wellness and keeping children active and engaged while physical distancing on our Keeping children active and engaged at home webpage.
- We’re making regular posts about a variety of topics on our Facebook page and on Twitter.
Wishing you all good health!
April 24, 2020
On Tuesday, April 14th, Ontario extended its state of emergency for another four weeks and as as result, all non-essential businesses and child-care centres are to remain closed until May 12th.
While Family Day child care programs continue to be closed until further notice, we have been working to transition some of our other programs and resources to a virtual platform.
We are excited to introduce you to EarlyON @ Family Day, our newly created virtual platform that allows us to reach out to families and continue delivering our programs during this time of physical distancing. Please visit our EarlyON Facebook page, where you will be able to find our program schedule posted. Need help setting up a Facebook account? CLICK HERE for instructions.
StoryPark is another online platform where we will engage with families and continue to deliver online programs. Watch for this to be launched in the future!
For information about family wellness and keeping children active and engaged while physical distancing, please go to Keeping children active and engaged at home.
We sincerely hope you and your family are keeping safe and healthy!
Family Day child care programs remain closed until further notice.
April 15, 2020
On Tuesday, April 14th, Ontario extended its declaration of emergency for another four weeks. The legislature extended the state of emergency in the province, which will see non-essential businesses and child-care centres closed for another 28 days until May 12th.
As result of the COVID-19 situation, Family Day child care programs continue to be closed until further notice. We’re transitioning some of our other programs, however, so we can offer them in a virtual format. We continue to work to support family wellness. For information about family wellness and keeping children active and engaged while physical distancing, please go to Keeping children active and engaged at home.
We hope you are all staying safe and well!
Changes to Summer Camp 2020 due to COVID-19
April 14, 2020
We acknowledge that this is an extremely difficult and uncertain time for a lot of families. In order to better support you during these unprecedented times, Family Day has made the following revisions to our Summer Camp registration process with regards to payment and cancellation requirements:
- Camp registration continues to be open for families
- Registration deposits of $185 continue to be collected – no other payments will be collected until summer camp opens
- Cancellation requests will be accepted and full refunds will be issued (including initial $185.00) received prior to June 12, 2020
Please note: Our standard cancellation policies will be waived during this time
For more information on our Summer Camp program CLICK HERE.
Family Day Program Remain Closed
April 10, 2020
Recognizing that COVID-19 has imposed significant financial pressure on working parents, the Ontario government announced yesterday that it is ordering child care centres to stop collecting payments from parents while their facilities are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The emergency order also temporarily protects the spaces of children.
Family Day child care programs (including before and after school and home child care programs) remain closed. We want to again assure you that families will not be charged fees during the closure of our programs.
Wishing you a safe and healthy long weekend.
For additional facts and helpful resources:
Public Health Agency of Canada
Peel Region
- Peel Public Health – COVID-19
- Peel District School Board
- Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board
City of Toronto
- Toronto Public Health – COVID-19
- Toronto District School Board
- Toronto Catholic District School Board
York Region
- York Region Public Health – COVID-19
- York Region District School Board
- York Catholic District School Board
April 8, 2020
On March 17th Ontario Premier Doug Ford declared a provincial state of emergency that was originally set to expire on Tuesday, March 31st. As promised, this order is being reassessed every two weeks and the Premier recently confirmed that the state of emergency would be extended once again, this time until May 1st.
As result of the COVID-19 situation, Family Day child care programs continue to be closed until further notice. We are transitioning some of our other programs, however, so we can offer them in a virtual format.
Family Day continues to work to support family wellness. For information about family wellness and keeping children active and engaged while physical distancing, please go to Keeping children active and engaged at home.
Our very best wishes to you and yours for good health — we hope you are all staying safe and well!
April 1, 2020
On March 17th Ontario Premier Doug Ford declared a provincial state of emergency that was originally set to expire on Tuesday, March 31st. On the advice of Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, the state of emergency has now been extended until Monday, April 13th. Publicly funded schools continue to remain closed.
As result of the COVID-19 situation, Family Day child care programs continue to be closed until further notice. Where possible, some of our other programs have transitioned to being offered in a virtual format.
While our child care programs are not operating, Family Day continues to work to support family wellness using a variety of virtual platforms. Please go to our Family Day website for information about family wellness and keeping children active and engaged while physical distancing (https://familydaycare.com/ideas-for-keeping-children-engaged-and-busy-at-home/).
We will continue to keep you updated as this rapidly changing situation evolves.
From everyone at Family Day, our very best wishes to you and yours — we hope you are staying safe and healthy.
March 25, 2020 | Noon
March 24, 2020 | 2:00PM
We at Family Day have been closely monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak and Health Canada’s recommendations regarding social distancing. Our first priority continues to be the safety of our employees, children and their families.
Public health officials continue to advise that social distancing is the most effective strategy to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and just today, the Province of Ontario issued an order to close all businesses that are not deemed an essential service. With this in mind, the offices at Gordon Baker are closed until further notice.
We encourage you to please check the Family Day website (www.FamilyDayCare.com) regularly for any updates. Thank you.
March 13, 2020 | 3:35PM
On March 11th, the Government of Ontario communicated a decision to close schools to manage the spread of COVID-19. As you are aware, this pandemic situation is a very serious one and one which is also changing rapidly. The health and safety of our staff, children and families is our utmost priority.
Effective March 14, 2020 all Family Day programs will be closed including:
- March Break Programs
- Child Care Centres
- Before and After School & Extended Day Programs
- Home Child Care
- Homework Plus Programs
- EarlyON Programs (both in schools and in community locations)
At this point our programs are scheduled to be closed effective March 14th until April 5th.
Will families be required to pay a child care fee? Families will not be charged a fee for the days that our programs are closed.
How will you know when the programs will reopen? We will provide updates on our website and on our social media feeds (Facebook | Twitter)
March 12, 2020 | 8:15PM
Based on guidance from Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health and the experts at the COVID-19 Command Table, The Ministry of Education has directed all publicly funded schools in Ontario to close for 2 weeks following March break. All schools will be closed from March 16th until April 5th.
At this point in time, we do not know what the impact to child care programs will be. We are in communication with our Board of Education partners and as soon as we have more information, we will provide an update.
Please check back here for updates.
March 12, 2020 | Noon
As of March 11, 2020 The World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis is now a pandemic.
Family Day recognizes that this rapidly changing situation is having an impact on a national scale in Canada, as well as in our local communities. Reducing the risks in our environment for children, families and staff is our top priority. The organization is actively working to reduce the potential risks that the spread of COVID-19 presents. We are actively working hard to identify, plan and prepare for any disruption of our day-to-day business or other threats associated with this pandemic.
What is Family Day doing in our programs?
- Taking direction from our local Officers of Health (Public Health Departments) to share and communicate the facts and current information about COVID-19 and how to reduce the risks of infection. This has been ongoing and will continue. (Please see links below.)
- Stepping up our protocols to increase sanitary practices and procedures. This includes frequent handwashing routines for children and staff in all programs.
- Taking other measures such as suspending shared sensory/water play. (For children who require sensory experiences, we will continue to provide individual sensory experiences – for example, individual containers of play dough.)
- Closely monitoring all children for signs and symptoms of illness. Staff will immediately contact parents should we have concerns.
What is Family Day doing at our head office?
- Sharing the facts from our local Officers of Health to ensure all staff are advised on the current state and concerns related to the pandemic and the spread of COVID-19, so they self-manage to reduce risk.
- Ensuring a comprehensive business continuity plan is in place and clearly communicated to staff and other stakeholders as relevant.
- Immediately cancelling, modifying or postponing large meetings or gatherings to reduce contact between people.
- Ensure administrative staff have increased remote access to technology to ensure all business-related functions continue with the least disruption as possible.
Although this situation has been identified as a pandemic with very serious associated risks and we are mindful that specific populations in particular are considered at high risk, the risk to healthy children and adults remains low.
Thank you for your cooperation and doing your best with infection control Please check back for future updates.
