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. [...]
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With Our Best Future in Mind
Implementing Early Learning in Ontario This much anticipated report has now been released by Premier McGuinty (June/09). The report outlines an early learning vision for children (0-12) in Ontario and provides a comprehensive plan of action for the implementation of that vision. What it means for children and families: “It turns a jumble of children’s [...]
City of Toronto’s Middle Childhood Strategy Framework
A presentation by Children’s Service staff on the Middle Childhood Strategy Framework was made to the Community Development and Recreation Committee (CDRC) in June. Deputations on this report were made by both the Middle Childhood Matters Coalition and the Toronto Coalition for Better Child Care.
City of Toronto: Children’s Services – Service Plan
2010-2015 – Coming up this fall. The City’s “Children’s Services – Service Plan” was presented to the ELCC community for consultation during the spring months and was due to be presented to the Community Development and Recreation Committee (CDRC) by staff in June. The presentation has however been postponed until the fall, as the release [...]
Ontario MPP’s hear from you
McGuinty commits: $18m on eve of lobby! A lobby of Ontario MPP’s over the early months of 2009 culminated in a one day lobby at Queens Park on May 18th, (organized by the OCBCC). Advocates from Early Learning and Child Care programs, and parents from communities around Ontario, presented to all three parties and held [...]