Infection Prevention and Control for Child Care Centres

Infection prevention and control (IPAC) practices are essential in child care settings to help reduce the risk of infections among children, staff, and families. These environments often involve close contact and shared spaces, making the consistent application of IPAC principles critical to maintaining a healthy and safe environment.

This page provides evidence-based guidance, best practices, and resources to support child care providers in implementing effective IPAC measures.

Infection Prevention and Control in Child Care Centres

Outlines key infection prevention and control (IPAC) practices and considerations for child care centres.

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Infection Prevention and Control

ipac@oahpp.ca

Updated 28 July 2025