Section 13(3) of the Child Care Licensing Regulation states:

A licensee must ensure that, while children are under the supervision of employees, no one smokes on the premises of a community care facility or in any vehicle used by employees to transport children.

Info for Parents

• Licensed Child Care Facilities must be smoke free.
• When choosing an unlicensed child care facility ensure the home and vehicles will be smoke free.
• Check out Protecting Your Family From Second-Hand Smoke and The Harmful Effects of Second-Hand Smoke for more information.

Info for Caregivers

• Child Care Facilities that are not licensed must make all vehicles smoke free as per the Smoke-Free Car Act.
• Child Care Facilities that are not licensed are strongly advised to make their facility smoke free.
• Check out Health file - The Harmful Effects of Second-Hand Smoke
• Information for Foster Families