File Number: RCFS-GM0048-2017
February 17, 2017
Important Information: The impacts of the Child Care Early Years Act on City of Ottawa
programs
The Ontario Ministry of Education is implementing the Child Care Early Years Act (CCEYA), which has
replaced the Day Nurseries Act. This provincial legislation has established new rules governing child
care in Ontario. As an authorized provider of recreational and skill-building programs under the
CCEYA, the City of Ottawa will be required to make changes to its before and after school programs.
Before and After School
Effective September 1, 2017, the following changes will come into effect:
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The City of Ottawa is only permitted to offer before or after school programs to children 6 to 12
years of age, including children who will be turning 6 years old by December 31, 2017.

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The City of Ottawa is only permitted to provide a child with EITHER before OR after school
care. We are not able to provide both services to the same child.

School Holidays
For children ages 4 and older, the City of Ottawa is pleased to offer a wide variety of camps during the
summer months, Winter Break, March Break, and on PD Days.
The City of Ottawa will continue to offer engaging, high-quality children’s programs within the new
guidelines set by the CCEYA. For more information on the CCEYA and its impact on recreational
programs, please visit the Ministry of Education’s website http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/childcare/.
Please contact the staff at our recreation centres to assist you with registration.
Yours truly,

Dan Chenier
General Manager
Recreation, Culture and Facility Services

City of Ottawa
Recreation, Cultural Facility Services
Tel: (613) 580-2424
www.city.ottawa.ca

Ville d’Ottawa
Direction générale des loisirs, de la culture et des
installations
tél: (613) 580-2424
www.ville.ottawa.ca