The New Child Care and Early Years Act

Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA) to replace the Day Nurseries Act (DNA).

 

 

 

A new legislation has come into effect (August 31, 2015) to replace the DNA regarding the rules governing child care in Ontario.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who does the Act apply to?

• Unlicensed child care
• Home child care providers contracted by a licensed agency
• Licensed home child care agencies; and
• Licensed child care centres.

 

Who is exempt from the Act?

• Nannies or babysitters that provide care to children in the children’s home
• Care by relatives
• Camps that only care for children aged 4 and over
• Programs with a primary purpose of academic or skill-based recreation
• Private schools that only care for children aged 4 and over

 

We encourage you to read the official document provided here for more details on this new CCEYA Act and how it could affect your child(ren).

The New Child Care and Early Years Act (What Parents Need to Know)

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Kinder Buddies is a Quality First Daycare and Infant Care facility in Oakville, Ontario. We take care of children from the age of 6 weeks to 5 1/2 providing nutritious meals and fun activities all day long.