• Direct visual contact with children is required unless they are napping, in
  which case infant monitors are permitted. 

• Staff-to-child ratios vary by age group and are stricter for excursions away from the
  center. 

• Child care centres have specific maximum staff: child ratios for infants (1:3),
  toddlers (1:5), preschool (1:10), and school-age (1:15) children. 

• Family child care homes may care for a maximum of eight children, with specific
  limitations on the number of infants and toddlers. 

Safety Measures:

• Safety gates at staircases, safe storage of medications and cleaning supplies,
  and Canadian Safety Standards for equipment are mandated. 

• Proper use of car seats during transportation and a clear policy for child
  pick-up are essential. 

• Emergency evacuation procedures, including practice drills, must be in place. 

• Injury prevention is crucial, recognizing that most injuries are predictable and
  preventable through proactive measures. 

Child Management & Development:

• Corporal punishment, physical, emotional, or verbal abuse, denial of necessities,
  isolation, and inappropriate restraint are strictly prohibited. 

• Daily programs should be developmentally appropriate and responsive to
  children’s interests, utilizing emergent curriculum principles. 

• Medication administration requires written authorization and secure, locked storage
  for non-emergency medications.