Toddlers need progress checks to spot problems early, says Tickell review
The "nappy curriculum" is bogged down in targets and needs streamlining, Tickell review recommends EXCERPTS.Toddlers should undergo progress checks to see how well they can walk, talk and ask for...
View ArticleNorth York nursery school facing shutdown
EXCERPTSUnable to find work, Shani Jones, a 29-year-old single mother of two, returned to school last fall to pursue her dream of becoming a dental hygienist.It's a goal that was possible only after...
View ArticleChildren in Europe conference 2011: Improving services for 0-3s
This special conference, part of an international programme of events, will look at how we can extend early years services to meet the needs of 0-3s and their families. LocationNew Lanark World...
View ArticleOn track - Supporting healthy child development and early identification in...
A Reference Guide for Professionals in Ontario Description:The On Track guide is an online reference guide for service providers working with children from 0 - 6 and their families. The objectives of...
View ArticleShortage of infant daycare spaces causing problems for working parents
EXCERPTSDespite government's creation of more infant daycare spaces and a new provincial waiting list registry for these spots, many parents returning to work face an acute shortage of licensed infant...
View ArticleWhy parents shouldn't feel guilty if they can't devote time to their toddlers
EXCERPTSAny parent who has felt guilty about putting their child in a nursery or felt under pressure to sign them up for baby music classes to give them a head start in life will note with interest...
View ArticleWelcome to our world: Early childhood education and care services for...
Children in Europe special publication, May 2012 About Children in Europe:
View ArticleEarly learning: Policy for children's first 3 years
Policy brief, May 2012 Excerpts:Children's development in their first three years has a huge impact on their later development. The evidence shows that early years services and supports can impact...
View ArticleFull-day kindergarten implementation status update
Description:RecommendationsThe General Manager, Children's Services recommends that:1. City Council reaffirm the need for additional Provincial resources in the amounts of: $10.413 million in capital...
View ArticleGuaranteed daycare for under-threes starts in Germany
EXCERPTS: As of August 1, children in Germany aged one to three are guaranteed a spot in daycare. But there is a shortage of places, especially in the big cities. The new law allows parents to sue if...
View ArticleMinisters demand action to overturn nursery 'cuddle bans'
EXCERPTS:Ministers are demanding urgent action to overturn "heavy-handed and draconian" kiss and cuddle bans which have been introduced in nurseries to protect staff from accusations of paedophilia....
View ArticleTwo-year-olds still to access free nursery care - data
EXCERPTSThree out of 10 of the most dis-advantaged two-year-olds earmarked for free childcare on a flagship scheme are yet to access a place, figures show.Ministers pledged 15 hours a week of free...
View ArticleProposed changes to child care regulations - Ontario 2014
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View ArticleSound foundations: A review of the research evidence on quality of early...
Excerpts from the report:In this report, we present an evidence-based review designed to answer the following question:What does research tell us about the quality of early childhood education and care...
View ArticleOttawa daycares in a state of flux
EXCERPTS:Many local daycares say they're tightening their belts or changing the age groups they cater to after losing older children to the school system.Ontario is nearing the end of the roll-out of...
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