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Childcare Educators - Early Years Outreach 

Early Years Outreach is a Middlesex-London Health Unit program that supports Early Childhood Educators and childcare professionals in London and Middlesex County through e-Newsletters, virtual presentations, learning opportunities and online information and resources.


 

Contact Us

If you have questions, requests or comments, please email EarlyYearsOutreach@mlhu.on.ca

 
 

 

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Developmental Checklist and Resources:

looksee checklist® by ndds
The looksee checklist® by Nipissing District Developmental Screen (ndds) is a developmental checklist that follows a child from one month of age to six years. It provides a snapshot in time of your child's development, and a starting point for discussion with a health/child care professional. The 18-month checklist will remain free however now there is a cost for subscriptions.

Sign Up (Cost starting October 1, 2023)
Inscription (coût à partir du 1er octobre 2023)


Developmental Resources

 

eNewsletter

Subscribe to the Middlesex-London Health Unit Early Years Outreach electronic Newsletters. The EYO eNewsletter is sent out monthly and updates on an “as needed” basis.  Please fill in the required fields.  Be sure to check for your confirmation email.

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Healthy Eating and Food Allergies

  • Ontario Dietitians in Public Health (ODPH) Child Care Healthy Eating Resources
    These child care nutrition resources were created to support child care providers across Ontario in planning and preparing healthy food for children in their care. They reflect current best practices for creating supportive nutrition environments in the child care setting and will help providers meet the food and drink requirements set out in the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (section 42 of Ont. Reg. 137/15).
  • Diététistes en santé publique de l’Ontario Ressources en français
    Ces ressources sur la nutrition pour les services de garde d’enfants ont été développées dans le but d’aider les fournisseurs de services de garde à planifier et à préparer des aliments sains pour les enfants sous leurs soins. Elles reflètent les pratiques exemplaires courantes pour la création d’environnements alimentaires sains dans les services de garde et aideront les fournisseurs de services de garde à respecter les exigences relatives aux aliments et boissons de la Loi de 2014 sur la garde d’enfants et la petite enfance (article 42 du Règl. de l’Ont. 137/15).
  • Gardening at Your Child Care Centre (Health and Social Services Haldimand and Norfok)
    Having a garden at your child care centre is a great way to teach children about how plants grow and to get them interested in fruits and vegetables.
  • 10 TIPS TO HELP YOUR CHILD - Have a Positive Relationship with Food & their Body Children are exposed to many messages about food, health, and bodies through media, family, friends and school. Our personal experiences impact how we talk about food and bodies with our children. In the link provided you will find tips to help your child develop a positive relationship with food and their body.
 
 
 

Indigenous Resources

 
 

Infectious Disease Resources

  • A Guide to Common InfectionsA Guide to Common Infections Available in English and French
    Various types of infections, signs and symptoms, how it's spread, when it’s contagious, when to exclude from school and if it's is reportable to public health.  Please note that this was written prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and to follow the COVID-19 guidance documents below regarding any COVID-19 symptoms.
  • Dowloadable PDF: Childcare Centre Illness Tracking List
    Be certain to call MLHU's Infectious Disease Control Team at 519-663-5317 if you suspect an outbreak and for infectious disease team fax number and privacy information. For more information about outbreak protocols, please read the December 6th EYO eNewsletter.
 

Mental Health

 

 

Safe Healthy Children:  A Health and Safety Manual for Childcare Providers

 

 

Past eNewsletters and New Alerts

November 28, 2024

In this issue:

  • Protect Yourself and Your Little Ones from COVID-19 and Influenza this Season
  • Outbreak Reporting in Childcare Centres - Reminder
  • Middlesex County Social Services 2024-2025 Holiday Season and Hours of Operation Information
  • November is Fall Prevention Month!

 

Educational Opportunities:

  • Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) and the Family Care Centre Program

October 29, 2024

In this issue: 

  • Frozen Waffle and Pancake Recall – Update to October 23 rd ALERT
  • What is Food Neutrality?
  • Follow-up -- Food Allergies
  • Increased Service Canada Hours in Middlesex County
  • Parachute Canada Podcast - Popping the Bubble Wrap
  • Website Resources
  • Child Environmental Health Survey
  • Strive
October 28, 2024

Alert

Various brands of frozen waffles and pancakes recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination

The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected brands include Great Value, Compliments, Western Family, Selection, and no name.

September 17, 2024

In this issue:

  • Welcome Back!
  • Child Care Centre Immunization Records - Preparation for Screening
  • Increased Pertussis Rates Across the Province
  • National Breastfeeding Week, October 1-7, 2024
  • Food Allergies
  • World Mental Health Day October 10, 2024
  • National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
  • Parenting Bookmarks Now Available in Four Languages
July 16, 2024

In this issue:

  • Caring for Baby Teeth
  • Ready for Kingergarten?
  • Extreme Heat
  • Mosquitoes and West Nile Virus
  • Workshops and Educational Opportunities
  • See You in September
July 10, 2024 Alert

In this issue:

  • Product Recall Due to Listeria Contamination,
  • Un rappel de produits en raison d’une contamination par Listeria
June 18, 2024

In this issue:

  • Immunization Records - Guidance and FAQs for Child Care Operators 
  • Dossiers d’immunisation – conseils et FAQ destinés aux exploitants de centres de garde
May 29, 2024

In this issue: 

  • World No Tobacco Day
  • Ticks and Lyme Disease
  • Safe Kids Week
  • Sun Safety
  • Kid’s 1st Day (London)
April 30, 2024

In this issue:

  • Child Care Menu Planning: A Guide for Providers

  • April is Oral Health Month! The Importance of Baby Teeth

  • National Immunization Awareness Week, April 22-30, 2024

  • Fevers in Children

  • The Active Play Web Portal

March 25, 2024 Alert

Exclusion Criteria and Guidance for Gastroenteric Symptoms

March 19, 2024

In this issue:

  • Poison Help is Here 24/7/365

  • Copycat Cannabis Edibles – Sounding the Alarm

  • Immunization Services Available in Health Unit Run Clinics

  • Increased Global Measles Activity

  • Celebrate Nutrition Month

March 18, 2024 Alert

Solar Eclipse Monday April 8, 2024

 
Date of creation: March 20, 2014
Last modified on: November 28, 2024