Ottawa Carleton District School Board

We are pleased to share that our EarlyON centres are offering a variety of early learning programming options to meet your needs. This includes indoor and outdoor by drop-in, as well as virtual, direct support, and curbside options by appointment. You will see a variety of program types in our calendars and they will vary by location. Please note that drop-in playgroups are not yet available everyday. Visit EarlyON Family Resources to view the monthly calendars, to connect directly with the Program Facilitator at each school location as well as view recorded videos and activity ideas. Please share your contact information with the Program Facilitator to provide you updates in the event a playgroup is cancelled.

Daily self screening is still required prior to attending an EarlyON program. Please stay at home if you are sick, even with mild symptoms to limit the transmission of illnesses. Please read the OCDSB EarlyON updated health and safety measures that will remain in our centres. Masks are strongly recommended to be worn by participants aged 2 and up while visiting an EarlyON program. Masks are not recommended for children under the age of 2.

There are Situations Where Masking is Required in School. As indicated on the Ottawa Public Health’s website, wearing a mask is sometimes mandatory in public. Individuals are required to continue to wear masks at school in the following situations:

• Return from international travel: For those exempted from quarantine, wearing a well-fitted mask in public settings (including schools and childcare) is required for the first 14 days upon return to Canada from international travel, as per current federal travel requirements. 
• After a COVID-19 infection: If self-isolation is complete after 5 days, wearing a well-fitted mask in public settings (including schools and childcare) is required for an additional 5 days.
• If you are a close contact: If self-isolation is required for 5 days, close contacts coming out of isolation must wear a well-fitted mask in public settings (including schools and childcare) for an additional 5 days. If self-isolation is not required, close contacts must wear a well-fitted mask in public settings (including schools and childcare) for 10 days.

Please review the Notice of Risk for child care and early years. We are following guidance provided by Ottawa Public Health Supporting Child Care and Early Years to provide a safe early learning environment for families and staff. 

We will share program updates on this site as well as on OCDSB social media. 

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