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CNC Orientation: A New Type of Child Care (Administrators)

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CNC Orientation: A New Type of Child Care (CNC Staff)

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A New Online Course is Now Available!

This online workshop gives you knowledge and tools you can use to collaborate with and gain the trust of the families of the children in your care. The course covers both the theory and practice behind topics that include family and child-centred care, diversity and bias, cross cultural child-rearing practices and communication, and building trusting relationships. Read More

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Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) Information Now Available!

The Care for Newcomer Children Requirements (CNCR) are available here in French and English. The CNC Guide is a brand new kind of tool that provides you with everything you need to understand the new requirements, what’s different, and what it means to you and your organization.  To help, you can also review the CNC Orientation for Administrators or CNC Orientation for Caregivers from this years conference.

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CNC Print Resources

CNC Guide April 2013

• Introduction
• Getting Started
• Space
• Staffing and Supervision
• Health and Safety
• Programs and Activities
• Parents

 

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2012 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS: Ontario Professional Development Conference for LINC Childminders

At the 2012 Conference, we asked attendees to get comfortable with change and embrace it as a sign of good things to come. Read More

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Introducing CNC…

As we begin the transition into CNC, we want to make sure that you are kept well informed and up-to-date as well.  Here you will find a copy of the CNC Orientation that was delivered at the conference with speaker notes included to help you get a better understanding of all that was discussed. We look forward to working with you to ensure the successful implementation of CNC and, as always, are ready to support you and your organization. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your CMAS consultant.

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How will you celebrate National Child Day?

National Child Day is celebrated on November 20th each year. The date marks the occasion when Canada adopted the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), spelling out the basic human rights for children and youth. You'll find resources to inform and help you celebrate the day here

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CNC Program Planning Sheet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Creating a Welcoming Program for Newcomer Children

After the trauma of fleeing their home country, refugee families need safe and stable environments. To create this kind of “safe haven”, programs can develop a space where children can hear English but are not pushed to use it, and where they can observe activities and are encouraged to join in but are not required to. Learn about the many other things you can do to reduce stress and help ease this difficult transition for families.