Early Childhood Education

• 600 new daycare spaces coming to Central Okanagan

  According to the school district, each school-based facility will offer between 82 and 92 spaces for children, with a combined total of just over 600 spaces.

  Canada

  Jun 10
  
• Early childhood educators in Nova Scotia still without pensions as reduced fees come into play

  People working in child care in Nova Scotia say workforce improvements play a crucial role in meeting new targets.

  Politics

  Jan 17
  
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• Ontario Liberals pledge $10/day child care, free tuition for child-care workers in new plan

  The Ontario Liberals announce their new child-care plan that aims to create more spaces and encourage more people to pursue early childhood education.

  Politics

  May 12, 2021
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• Parents, early childhood educators demonstrate against Quebec’s childcare shortage

  Early childhood educators and parents are calling for an end to daycare shortages. Demonstrations were held across Quebec to send a message to the government.

  Canada

  May 9, 2021
• Child care workers demand COVID-19 vaccine as Ontario daycares remain open

  Daycare workers, however, are not yet eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine based on their profession and are renewing their push to be prioritized for a shot.

  Health

  Apr 22, 2021
• How students can get screen time break during COVID-19: experts

  As students are spending more time engaging with online learning during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, experts say they're seeing kids hit their limits with too much screen time.

  Education

  Nov 6, 2020
• Early childhood educator in Lethbridge recognized with prestigious award

  Lynn Wytrykusz, a teacher in the early education program at Westminster Elementary School, is being recognized with the Prime Minister's Award for Excellence for her work building cognitive, social and emotional skills in her students.

  Education

  Oct 8, 2020
• Nova Scotia child-care centres facing layoffs to stay afloat until September

  Child-care centres in Nova Scotia opened two weeks ago, and centre directors say they are already feeling the pinch.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2020
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• Canada’s low ranking for enrolment in early childhood education sparks concern for Lethbridge educators

  Lethbridge educators are reacting to a new study that reveals Canada's enrolment numbers in early childhood education programs are falling behind.

  Canada

  Feb 25, 2020
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• Early child-care education worker shortage in N.S. being called a ‘crisis’

  Kids & Company operate seven childcare centres across the province and they, like others in the sector, have been struggling to find qualified educators to fill their job needs.

  Education

  Aug 31, 2019