EarlyON Centres in schools

The ministry recognizes that there are additional considerations for EarlyON Centre programs located in schools.

School boards are required to find safe ways to allow EarlyON Centre providers to enter their centres located in schools, in order to prepare their space and ensure they meet the operational guidelines provided by the ministry. School boards should familiarize themselves with this guide to optimally facilitate EarlyON Centre operating in schools.

School boards, CMSMs/DSSABs and EarlyON Centre partners should work together collaboratively to ensure that EarlyON Centre programs located in schools are able to operate and that health and safety policies and requirements for EarlyON Centre programs and schools are complementary and aligned with the advice of local public health officials.

Staff training

CMSMs/DSSABs must ensure that training that is aligned with local public health unit direction is provided to all EarlyON Centre program staff, including any students on educational placement, on the health, safety and other operational measures outlined in this document plus any additional local requirements in place.

Updated training should be offered such that all staff receive training on current health and safety measures in place according to the operational guidance as well as those in place by the local public health unit.

Liability and insurance

EarlyON Centre providers may wish to consult with their legal counsel or insurance advisor about any other considerations for operating and providing EarlyON Centre programs and services during this period.