CMAS

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Let’s celebrate parents!

The Global Day of Parents provides an opportunity to appreciate all parents in all parts of the world for their selfless commitment to children and their lifelong sacrifice towards nurturing this relationship.

Nova Scotia Child Care Association

The Nova Scotia Child Care Association (NSCCA) is a nonprofit organization that recognizes that child care practitioners are the main ingredient in high quality child care and provide a valuable service to society. The organization is committed to improving standards and guidelines for the profession and thereby increases the quality of child care. NSCCA is dedicated to increasing the recognition of the important role of child care practitioners in providing quality child care to our children. PD provided: The ethical practice of its members and support its members in applying ethics to their work, the use of standards of practice in its members.

PEI Department of Education, Early Learning and Culture

The PEI Department of Education, Early Learning and Culture has a section for administrators and educators in the early childhood sector and the public school system. You will find documents and resources that support teaching and learning and information that describes our early childhood and school programs and services.

Quebec Association for Preschool Professional Development

The Quebec Association for Preschool Professional Development promotes quality care for children in Quebec by providing ongoing professional development within the field.

Saskatchewan Early Childhood Association

The Saskatchewan Early Childhood Association, SECA, is a nonprofit, membership based organization dedicated to the support of high quality early childhood care, development and education. SECA provides education, research, resources and services to early childhood educators and those interested in the growth and development of children.

Science of Early Child Development

Video: Open-Ended Questions Guide Garden Observations

This video showcases a student-led lesson guided by the teacher’s use of open-ended questions. Brian Silveira has his pre-K students work in the garden, where they hone their observation skills by looking closely at plants.

What are the Challenges in Accessing Early Childhood Education and Care for Children in Refugee Families?

For refugee households, stable child-care arrangements are a key to working parents’ employment success and family self-sufficiency. Given the well-documented impact of early learning services on children’s school readiness and long-term cognitive, socio-emotional, and educational outcomes, access to high-quality, consistent early childhood education and care (ECEC) is critical for those who are often at greatest risk of falling behind. Read more...

How much do you know about life-threatening food allergies?

It's Food Allergy Awareness Week - a chance to shine a spotlight on the seriousness of food allergies and improve understanding and awareness of this potentially life-threatening medical condition. Find helpful resources for your program and find out more here!