Daycare Immunizations

Child Care and Early Years Act

Under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014, S.O. 2014, c. 11, Sched. 1, children attending a licensed child care centre, who are not in attendance at a school (e.g., infants, toddlers, and preschoolers), must be immunized as recommended by the local Medical Officer of Health, or provide a valid Child Care and Early Years Act Ministry of Ontario Statement of Conscience or Religious Belief exemption form or a valid Child Care and Early Years Act Ministry of Ontario Statement of Medical Exemption form.

In the KFL&A area, the Medical Officer of Health requires that children are immunized against the following diseases according to Ontario's Publicly Funded Immunization Schedules:

• Diphtheria
• Tetanus
• Pertussis
• Polio
• Haemophilus influenzae (type b)
• Measles
• Mumps
• Rubella
• Varicella
• Meningococcal disease
• Pneumococcal disease
• Rotavirus (as eligible)

Registering for child care?

Take these steps: 

1. Have your child’s immunization record reviewed with your health care provider to ensure they are up-to-date. 
2. If immunizations are needed, have your child immunized at your family doctor, or at a KFL&A Public Health immunization clinic. Call 613-549-1232 or 1-800-267-7875 for assistance.
3. Once your child’s immunizations are up-to-date, report immunizations to KFL&A Public Health online, download the free CANImmunize app for iOS or Android, or by phone at 613-549-1232 or 1-800-267-7875 .
4. If your child care facility requires KFL&A Public Health to review your child’s immunization record please call, 613-549-1232 or 1-800-267-7875 to book a review. 
5. Bring a copy of your child’s immunization record to your child care facility. 

If you have any questions, please call KFL&A Public Health at 613-549-1232 or 1-800-267-7875, or our immunization reporting webpage. 

Alternatively, you may submit your child's record using our online reporting tool: Child Care Admission Profile and Immunization History.