Resources

Forward Development: ELECT and the Newcomer Child

ELECT stands for Early Learning for Every Child Today. It also stands for an integrated early learning framework that is being used in Ontario to help children from ages two-and-a-half- to six-years reach their full potential socially, physically and emotionally. Read More

Child Abuse is Wrong: What can I do?

This Department of Justice booklet is for the parents and caregivers. It talks about child abuse in families and answers questions about the law on child abuse in Canada.

Updated Occupational Standards now available

The CCHRSC has updated its Occupational Standards for Child Care Administrators for the first time since they were developed in 2006 to ensure they are up-to-date and reflect all the skills, knowledge and abilities administrators may require to work effectively. At the same time, a new Occupational Profile on School-Age Child Care has been created and the Infant Care Profile developed in 2010 has been enhanced. The profiles are addenda to the Occupational Standards for Early Childhood Educators. Read more...

A Blueprint for Supporting Emergent Bilinguals in Your Program: Roma Chumak-Horbatsch’s Linguistically Appropriate Practice

At one time or another, all child care professionals in Canada—whether in a newcomer-focused program or not—will likely look after non-English speaking children. Read More

CSA: Playground Safety


National Safety Council: Playground Safety


Parachute Canada: Playground Standards


Parent Guide to Immunization


Provincial Immunization Schedules


Planning for the Support of a Child with Special Needs

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