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Full day Kindergarten. Update from Newsroom

MORE ONTARIO CHILDREN IN FULLY DAY KINDERGARTEN  MORE ONTARIO FAMILIES WILL BE ABLE TO SEND THEIR KIDS TO KINDERGARTEN FOR THE FULL DAY NEXT YEAR.  

All-day kindergarten a hit, but extended programs prove less popular

The Globe and Mail reports,

Teacher and ECE Partnerships in Full Day Learning

Partnerships are what makes it all work; Proponents of all-day care say kids benefit when teachers and early childhood educators co-operate, Matthew Pearson reports.

“Daycares worry about ‘destabilization’

“Kindergarten changes jeopardize the system: Deans” The Ottawa Citizen reports “Concern about steep fee increases and the possible closure of child-care centres is mounting across the province as the clock ticks toward the September implementation of Ontario’s new all-day kindergarten.

News From Queen’s Park

In today’s news – Bill 242 passes third reading at Queen’s Park. Transition funding for child care in Ontario was announced. As well, licensed child care was moved to the new early years division.

McGuinty’s announcement on Early Learning in Ontario

McGuinty’s plan for Full Day Early Learning (he’s starting with the 4’s& 5’s!)   The Special Advisor report: With our Best Future in Mind” outlined an early learning vision for children (0-12) in Ontario, and provided a comprehensive plan of action for implementation.  (June 2009)   Premier McGuinty – has stated that he “embraces Dr.  [...]

CTV News tours Bruce First Duty site

CTV News tours the First Duty site at Bruce Public School as an example of how Child Care, Family Resource Programs and Kindergarten, can work together to provide an integrated program for children to see video click here