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February 1, 2021

Universal childcare and early kindergarten will support Yukon families

Excerpt: "Yukon families will have increased access to high quality, affordable childcare options for their children starting on April 1, 2021. Additionally, full-time early kindergarten programs will be offered in all rural Yukon schools starting in the 2021–22 school year."
Jordan McVittie
February 1, 2021

Jordan McVittie

MA in School and Clinical Child Psychology (SCCP) student, Jordan McVittie.
Expected year of graduation: 2021.
January 28, 2021

No need to invent a new child care strategy

The Atkinson Centre promotes research on child development, and the development of early learning policy and practice that serve young children and their families.
January 14, 2021

Ontario Supporting Increased Access to French-Language Early Years and Child Care Programs

Excerpt: "Ontario is investing $150,000 to create two new positions at the provincial advocacy group l'Association francophone à l'éducation des services à l'enfance de l'Ontario (AFÉSEO). These positions will promote the recruitment, retention and professional development of French-language early childhood educator staff while supporting the provision of high-quality French-language services in child care and early years programs."
January 14, 2021

Fee cap keeps new child care spaces affordable

Excerpt: "A cap on fees for new child care facilities receiving the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) will help keep new child care spaces affordable for B.C. families."
Tiffany Anderson
January 10, 2021

Tiffany Anderson

MEd in Developmental Psychology and Education (DPE) student, Tiffany Anderson.
Expected year of graduation: 2021.
January 7, 2021

Provincial Government Announces Allocation of Safe Restart Funding for Child Care Operators and Early Childhood Educators

Excerpt: "Today the Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Education, announced the allocation of the $10.2 million from the COVID-19 Safe Restart Agreement funding for child care operations in Newfoundland and Labrador. This Federal Government investment will support child care operators and Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) for their important roles in providing child care amidst the COVID-19 pandemic."
January 7, 2021

2021 starts much like 2020 (or worse)

The Atkinson Centre promotes research on child development, and the development of early learning policy and practice that serve young children and their families.