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Excerpt: In the 2011 report, only three Canadian jurisdictions made it past the halfway mark on the report's 15-point scale. Today, Quebec and Prince Edward Island are tied for first place with 10 points, while four other provinces—New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia—scored above 7. The other provinces and the Northwest Territories range between 4.5 and 6.5 points.

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Source: Prevention Fondation Lucie et André Chagnon

Excerpt: The Early Childhood Education Report 2014: It's Time for Preschool released today by the Atkinson Centre at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education/University of Toronto is the second status update in four years. It measures provincial and territorial performance based on 15 different criteria including the amount invested in preschool programs and children's access. It also compares Canada's results to other developed economies.

Link: http://www.fondationchagnon.org/en/news/2014/rapport-sur-leducation-a-la-petite-enfance.aspx

Source: Toronto Star, November 12, 2014

Excerpt: After a year of parental leave, there’s a huge gap in early childhood services that has provinces scrambling to “fill the void” for families for three years until kids start school, says a report to be released Wednesday by the Atkinson Centre at the University of Toronto.

Link: http://www.thestar.com/yourtoronto/education/2014/11/12/canadian_childcare_gap_a_pressing_problem_reports_say.html

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Delivered by The Honourable Frank Lewis, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island

November 12, 2014 at 2:00 pm

Excerpt: In 2011, the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) ranked PEI’s new early learning and child care system second in Canada, behind only Quebec. Since then, our system has been further enhanced through continued education and training of our early childhood educators and ongoing support to the implementation of our provincial early learning curriculum framework. Earlier today, OISE released its Early Childhood Education 2014 Report, increasing PEI’s rating and moving it to a first place tie with ...

The Early Childhood Education Report 2014 Questions & Answers

Q. What does the Early Childhood Education Report 2014 tell us about preschool education in Canada?

A. First released in 2011, the Early Childhood Education Report (ECER) is grounded in international evidence that a strong and coherent public policy framework produces the best results for children and their families, uses public investments effectively and is accountable to Canadians. The ECER provides a snapshot of provincial/territorial preschool services through 19 benchmarks, reflecting a common set of core standards essential for the delivery of quality programming. Thresholds for each benchmark were established to ...

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The Early Childhood Education Report examines the policy frameworks that promote quality, accessible programs for young children and provides a snapshot of provincial ECE services through a common set of core standards essential for the delivery of quality programs.  The study demonstrates the considerable progress Canada has made toward building a system to ensure children's healthy development. The report is one of the many legacies of Dr. Fraser Mustard; we will remember his words that ECE belongs to all children.

Dr. Mary Young, pediatrician, co-leader (with James Heckman) of the Early Childhood Interventions Network/Human Capability Economic Opportunity Working ...

I am pleased the Report demonstrates how we compare with other provinces but it also gives us guidance as we look to the future.  We know that providing affordable, quality, licensed child-care for families gives children a head start as they prepare for school and allows more parents the choice to pursue training, education and employment.

Manitoba Family Services Minister Gord Mackintosh

We acknowledge and appreciate the valuable information included, as it has helped to highlight pertinent areas on which to focus as we build a strong early childhood system for our youngest learners.

Darrin Pike, M.Ed., Deputy Minister ...

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Despite increased provincial investment, report shows Canadian children still denied access to preschool
 
Mexico and UK provide better access than Canada

TORONTO, November 12, 2014 – The federal government may be reluctant to invest in preschool but that hasn’t stopped the provinces and territories from improving their programs to help youngsters learn and develop, a new report reveals.

The Early Childhood Education Report 2014: It’s Time for Preschool released today by the Atkinson Centre at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education/University of Toronto is the second status update in three years. It ...