Basic Childcare Safety Tips

  • Never leave a child unattended or with anyone you don't completely trust
  • Check that daycare providers/caregivers have police security clearance, including a Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Talk to your child/children about strangers and what is appropriate and inappropriate.
  • Talk to your child/children about any suspicious signs of injury, such as unexplained bruising

Basic Safety Tips for Children

As a parent/guardian, it is important to "street proof" your child/children. The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) recommends that you include the following safety tips in the conversation:

  • Never approach a stranger
  • Stay away from vehicles you do not know
  • Be wary of strangers who are overly friendly or take an unusual interest in you
  • You can go places and accept things from people you know, but first get permission from your parent/guardian.
  • Always tell your parent/guardian where you are going, who you are with, and when you will return home
  • Avoid potentially dangerous places such as secluded areas in parks, school yards after school is finished, alleyways, laneways, and empty parking lots
  • Never get into a stranger's vehicle
  • Never engage in conversation with a stranger who is walking or driving a vehicle. Always stay a safe distance back and continue walking while being aware of the stranger's actions.
  • If ever confronted by a stranger, do whatever it takes to break free, such as screaming, biting, kicking, and rolling on the ground
  • Never accept gifts, money, or candy from a stranger
  • Always walk to and from school with brothers, sisters, or friends
  • If approached, and whenever possible, try to remember the vehicle's description, licence plate number, and details about the stranger
  • Contact police as soon as possible for assistance by calling 9-1-1