New child care centres must provide the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) at least 14 days notice prior to beginning operations to allow time for an inspection to review your file, provide feedback and recommendations regarding requirements and to arrange a date for inspection. Operators should review the new Child Care Centre Physical Requirements and/or Recommendations Checklist.
All child care centres are expected to register with the Ministry of Education prior to registering with public health.
"The Health Unit collects personal information in the course of doing business. Personal information about you is collected directly from you or from the person acting on your behalf.
Personal health information collected may include, for example, your name, date of birth, address, contact information, health card number, health history, and information you provide during visits or calls to the health unit."