A Complete Guide: How Daycare Centers Can Protect Your Child During Cold & Flu Season Summer is here, but so are the unexpected colds and flu. No matter how hard you try, it's tough to keep your kids indoors for long. They need to go outside and continue their daycare activities. Daycare facilities often become the first place to experience an influx of runny noses, sneezes, and coughs when the temperature changes. There are several strategies daycare providers can use to help protect children and reduce the spread of illness, even though it’s challenging to eliminate viruses and infections. At St. George Mini School & Infant Day Care Center in North York, we are dedicated to keeping your child safe, happy, and thriving, even during cold and flu season.