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On Thursday, January 7, the Premier announced that the online teacher-led learning period was being extended. Students enrolled in publicly-funded schools across Muskoka will now be engaged in virtual learning until January 22, 2021. The Ministry of Education has directed that during the virtual learning period that Emergency Child Care services be established in the District Municipality of Muskoka (the District). This program supports eligible parents of school-aged children until January 22, 2021.
Applications are now open and will be approved on a first-come, first served basis. Once an application is approved, eligible families will be required to register with Child Care operator prior to the first day of care. Sites will be in schools located in Bracebridge, Huntsville and Gravenhurst.
Emergency Child Care is provided at no cost to eligible parents/guardians.
The District will continue to work with the Province, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, Trillium Lakelands District School Board, Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board and our third party operators; Muskoka Family Focus and Macaulay Tree House to ensure health and safety protocols are in place to maintain a safe and healthy environment for all staff, children, and families and respond to provincial Safer at Home Restrictions.
Should you have any questions regarding Emergency Child Care please contact Heather Elliott, Manager of Children's Programs via email at Heather.Elliott@muskoka.on.ca
Attention Single Parent Applicants
We have been informed that our emergency child care online application experienced an error. If you are a single parent who applied for care on January 11 or before noon on January 12, 2021 can you please email us at childrensprograms@muskoka.on.ca to confirm we have received your application. We apologize for this inconvenience. If you have any questions regarding your application for care please reach out to our Child Care Team at childrensprograms@muskoka.on.ca
| Who is Eligible? |
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A list of workers eligible for emergency child care services can be found at the following link: |
| What Do I Need to Apply? |
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To complete the online application, you will need the following available to upload:
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| Locations |
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Once an application is approved, eligible families will be required to register with Child Care operator prior to the first day of care. Sites will be in schools located in Bracebridge, Huntsville and Gravenhurst and will operate in accordance with COVID-19 Protocols. |
| Is there a cost for care? |
| Emergency Child Care is provided at no cost to eligible parents/guardians |
| Application for Emergency Child Care |
| The application is available at the following link: www.muskoka.on.ca/ecc2021 |
| Contact Us |
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If you have any questions about Emergency Child Care, please contact Heather Elliott, Manager of Children's Programs at the District of Muskoka via email at Heather.Elliott@muskoka.on.ca |
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