
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