Early Learning Health and Safety Information for Parents

Health and safety play a crucial role in early child development – the care we take during these first years affects our children forever. Give your young one a solid foundation for physical, mental and emotional growth.

• Healthy Schools BC
  Find resources and activities designed to promote health and well-being at home, at school and around your community.
• Best Chance 
  Stay up-to-date with practical information to support women, expectant parents and families with babies up to three years of age:
  • Baby's Best Chance Handbook of Pregnancy and Baby Care (PDF, 15MB)
  • Baby’s Best Chance Videos
  • Toddler's First Steps Guide to Parenting Your 6- to 36-Month-Old Child (PDF, 3.87MB)
• Child Health Passport (PDF)
  Record important health information about your child – everything from height and weight to vaccinations, allergies and illnesses. Also download the passport in French (PDF, 1.31MB).
• HealthLinkBC 
  Access health information you can trust online or by phone, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Access health information you can trust online or by phone, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.