CMAS is Canada's leading organization that focuses on caring for newcomer children.
We take a great deal of pride in sharing our expertise with immigrant serving organizations and other organizations in the child care field.
We identify gaps in service and work to create solutions; establish and measure the standards of care; and support services for newcomer families through resources, training and consultations.
If you are looking for resources on caring for newcomer children, please visit our CNC site.
Learning a new language and adapting to mainstream customs can be intimidating. In CNC, administrators and SDRs can help set the tone for welcoming newcomer children and families into the programs. This quick article and story offers some lessons learned and things CNC teams can think about to make intentional plans for welcoming newcomer families into their programs.
In our programs, each child brings their own unique colours to our collective story. Like the ever-changing patterns in a kaleidoscope, children bring diverse interests, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences that create a rich tapestry of learning opportunities. CNC staff have the privilege of witnessing this beautiful diversity every day, but with this privilege comes the responsibility of ensuring every child’s pattern can shine brightly. These articles explore how to create learning environments that amplify every child’s potential, including topics like: The power of hands-on learning and STEM education, Supporting neurodiverse learners, and Building advocacy skills for an inclusive future
What is “Family Engagement?” Early childhood program administrators and staff often hear that they should “engage” families to best meet the needs of children and ensure understanding of their programming. Family engagement is a partnership with the families in your program. It can develop, grow, and change with circumstances. Here are 15 ideas to help encourage CNC family engagement in your program!
May is Food Allergy Awareness Month and Food Allergy Canada has lots planned this month to increase awareness and education of food allergy across the country. How will you spread awareness and education in your program this month?
Has your art center lost its spark—or is it time for a fresh approach to reignite it? Join art educator, Faigie Kobre, for a fresh look at transforming your art center into a vibrant space where imagination, learning, and self-expression come alive. You’ll explore budget-friendly materials, engaging display ideas, and literacy-rich activities that turn everyday art into meaningful learning. Walk away with practical strategies to reignite creativity and make your art center a place children love.
More than 6,500 Fisher-Price toys have been recalled in Canada due to a potential choking hazard. In the recall notice, Health Canada advised parents and caregivers to immediately stop using the affected products, keep them out of reach of children, and contact Fisher-Price for a free replacement.
Have you watched Looking in a Mirror: Patterns, Cycles and Bias, Oh My! yet? It was one of our top-rated sessions! Here’s what participants had to say: This was my favourite session. Lots of interactions, information and ideas. Time flew by and I was looking forward to hearing more and learning more... Amazing content. I’d love to join in again!