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COVID-19 Resources for RECEs

College Updates and Resources

Ongoing - FAQs for RECEs, updated regularly

Qualified, Capable & Ready — A Special Series for RECEs

Communications to members:

The College is regularly communicating through its social media channels. Please follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn for regular updates.

Communications to government:

April 15, 2021 - Letter requesting priority vaccine access for those working in child care

January 15, 2021 - Letter to Public Health on COVID-19 vaccination for RECEs providing child care

June 12, 2020 - Letter to Minister Lecce on re-opening child care

April 20, 2020 - Letter to Minister Hussen expressing concerns on the sustainability of licensed child care

April 8, 2020 - Letter to the Minister expressing concerns on the sustainability of licensed child care

March 16, 2020 - Letter to the Minister, asking for leadership and guidance for RECEs

Government Updates and Resources

Announcements:

April 15, 2021 - Ontario Announces Emergency Child Care for Critical Frontline Workers

April 7, 2021 - Ontario Enacts Provincial Emergency and Stay-at-Home Order

April 1, 2021 - Ontario Implements Provincewide Emergency Brake

March 5, 2021 - Ontario Ready to Rollout Phase Two of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan. Reach out to your local public health unit for more information about eligibility and scheduling an appointment: https://www.phdapps.health.gov.on.ca/phulocator/.

February 26, 2021 - Ontario Takes Action to Support Working Families and Improve Child Care

February 7, 2021 - Ontario Expands Emergency Child Care to More Frontline Workers

January 12, 2021 - Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency to Address COVID-19 Crisis and Save Lives

November 30, 2020 - Ontario Providing Additional Financial Support for Young Learners

October 1, 2020 - Ontario Revises COVID-19 Screening Guidance for Schools and Child Care

September 11, 2020 - Ontario Launches COVID-19 School and Licensed Child Care-specific Web Page

September 3, 2020 - Governments Extend Child Care Funding to Support Working Parents

Resources:

Before and After School Programs Operational Guidance

Government of Canada's Guidance documents - check regularly for updates

How Does Learning Happen? – pedagogical approaches for reopening child care

Information on Child Care and the Early Years

Learning at home for Ontario’s students

Ontario Government's webpage on COVID-19 - check regularly for updates

Operational Guidance During COVID-19 Outbreak Child Care Re-Opening

Operational Guidance During COVID-19 Outbreak EarlyON Re-opening

Tip Sheet for Licensed Home Child Care. Using Medical Masks, Eye Protection and Face Coverings

Third-party Resources

COVID-19: Precautions When Working as a Childcare Provider (PSHSA)

COVID PPE HELP Network for personal protective equipment needs

The Hanen Centre's Childcare After COVID-19: Balancing precautions while building interactions

Tools and Resources to Plan a Safe and Sustainable Return to the Workplace Following COVID-19 (PSHSA)

Archived Resources and Updates

August 7, 2020 - Historic Agreement Delivers Over $230 Million for Child Care

July 30, 2020 - Ontario Continues to Gradually and Safely Reopen Child Care for Working Parents

July 30, 2020 - Ontario Releases Plan for Safe Reopening of Schools in September

July 13, 2020 - Minister Lecce announces the number of children allowed in care can go from 10 to 15 at the end of July

June 30, 2020 - City of Toronto makes masks or face coverings mandatory in enclosed public spaces

June 12, 2020 - Statement on the re-opening of child care

June 9, 2020 - Government of Ontario announces child care operators can re-open as early as June 12

April 30, 2020 - Government of Ontario provides employers with workplace safety guidelines

March 30, 2020 - Email communication to members regarding fees and the CPL program

March 25, 2020 - Guidance for RECEs on offering home-based child care during COVID-19 (Updated in April 2021)

March 22, 2020 - Government's announcement to open emergency child care centres

March 18, 2020 - Email communication update to members

March 17, 2020 - Email communication to members