Information for Parents & Families

This information is to assist parents with child care information and support during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Last updated: July 7, 2021

Returning to Care

If you require child care for children aged infant to 12 years old, complete the Child Care Referral form.

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  • All child care centres continue to follow the Child Care Setting Practice Standards as well as public health guidance
  • Child care centres continue to make individual choices as to when they wish to resume operations
  • Contact your child care centre for information on the changes they have made to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission and to return your child(ren) to child care

Affordable Child Care Benefit

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Changes to the Affordable Child Care Benefit (ACCB) mean that families may continue receiving the benefit even if:

  • The child was, or will be, absent for over two weeks due to COVID-19

Read more about the COVID-19 Emergency Changes to the Affordable Child Care Benefit.