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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.  

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.

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.  [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]