Research

NEW CNC Research! A Pan Canadian Scan of ELCC for Immigrant Families & Children

CNC is the heart of family settlement, and it’s exciting to see a study that highlights the incredible work you do. Based on insights from 38 organizations, this research identifies the system-level factors and operational strengths that make CNC programs successful. The findings emphasize that CNC is about more than just childcare; it’s a vital support for the whole family, enabling parents to access the language training and services they need to thrive. Read the full study to see their recommendations for increased access and professionalization across the sector.

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Researchers say more help is needed for early childhood educators

Early childhood experts call for more support for early childhood educators to help them deliver positive outcomes for Australia’s most vulnerable children – including migrant and refugee children.

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The Canadian Child Care Sector is in a State of Change

With universal child care, ECEs in Kindergarten classrooms, and advocates calling for an ECE salary scale across the country, the landscape of child care in Canada is changing. 

In response to questions from CNC administrators and program staff about how these changes might impact CNC, we’ve put together a list of links to articles and information to keep you up-to-date and informed.

Over the coming months, we’ll do our best to add to this list with news and updates from the sector.

• Ontario’s child care wage floor increase brings financial relief for some educators, but leaves too many behind
• Early childhood educators in Ontario among lowest paid in Canada, advocates say
• Daycare workers are exiting the profession in droves, just as access for parents opens up
• Ontario Announces Comprehensive Strategy to Boost Child Care Workforce and Protect Children
• Advocates say increase to Ontario ECE wages doesn’t go far enough for retention of workers 
• Saskatchewan allocates funding for new regulated daycare spaces, youth mental health
• $10-a-day daycare in Manitoba raising demand for staff and lengthening wait-lists
• Increase In Wages For Certified Early Childhood Educators Beginning October 1
• Advocates are calling for a salary scale of at least $30 to $40 an hour for registered ECEs
• Early childcare centres struggling to maintain staff across Saskatchewan
• B.C.

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Ahlan Simsim Research Findings

Sesame Workshop and the International Rescue Committee launched Ahlan Simsim in 2018 to address a humanitarian crisis: a generation of children raised amidst conflict, with limited access to early childhood learning and development opportunities. Another goal was to share our research and findings. Now, NYU has released the results of three landmark studies, with some good news for children.

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CNC Research

Research in Canada and globally has shown that Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) is an innovative model for the delivery of early learning and child care (ELCC) for newcomer children and families. Here are some examples of research and lessons learned through CNC.

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CNC Research

Research in Canada and globally has shown that Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) is an innovative model for the delivery of early learning and child care (ELCC) for newcomer children and families. Here are some examples of research and lessons learned through CNC.

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CMAS in Action: CNC Serves as a Model for Supporting Refugee Children Abroad

As Syrian refugee families find homes in countries across the globe, an international perspective on settlement strategies is valuable. Canadian initiatives are part of that conversation, with Europe taking notice of CNC support for refugee children.

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Report: Parents Play an Important Role in Early Literacy Learning for Immigrant and Refugee Children

This report explains the important role parents play in supporting home language maintenance and language learning. It information on topics like: cultural models of learning and teaching, how literacy activities and practices differ among families, codeswitching and transferring knowledge across languages.

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CNC in Action: An International Perspective

There are over fifty million refugees and it is estimated that over half of these are children. As the world tries to determine how to serve these children, some countries are taking the lead and making significant contributions. CMAS was invited to participate and present a poster session at the Expanding Effective ECEC Services for Young Refugee Children Conference. International practitioners, philanthropists, policymakers, experts and other stakeholders in the field attended the event, held on September 11 and 12 in Berlin. Find out more.

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Invisible Wounds: The impact of six years of war on the mental health of Syria’s children

At least three million children under the age of six know nothing but war. For many Syrian children, prolonged exposure to war, stress and uncertainty has left them in a state of “toxic stress.” Some of the immediate impacts of this stress are increased bedwetting, self-harm, suicide attempts and aggressive or withdrawn behaviour. Left untreated the long-term effects may be even greater. Save the Children has completed the largest and most comprehensive study of Syrian children’s mental health and well-being. This 25-page report documents the impact of war on children and their families and ends with recommendations for creating solutions.