10 Reasons to Choose Quality Early Learning and Child Care

Expert knowledge Early childhood educators are experts in child development and are trained to create inspiring learning environments!
Intentionality Early childhood educators provide your child the gift of time and attention. They will stop and explore the new flowers or jump in the mud puddles with your child.
Young at heart Early childhood educators know how to have fun! They’re not afraid to be silly and laugh with your child; all while nurturing your child’s creativity and helping to build their self-confidence.
Setting limits Every child needs reasonable boundaries, such as no playing ball inside. Early childhood educators set limits and support families in doing the same.
Love of literacy Early childhood educators read and tell stories, sing songs, and do puppet shows to inspire a love of language and to build early literacy skills.
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Confidence boost Early childhood educators provide safe opportunities for your child to be independent and to become confident in their personality and decision making skills.
Inspired learning Early childhood educators ask open-ended questions to inspire creative thought and curiosity, to encourage children to explore, and to make learning fun.
Life skills Early childhood educators use their expertise to develop programs that use play as a tool for teaching math, literacy, science and essential life skills that last for life!
Making friends Early childhood educators are educated to appropriately support children to gain social skills, which are so important in making friends and developing positive relationships!
Helping hand Everyone gets stumped by parenting from time to time - juggling schedules, demands, and behaviours. When it gets tough and you need someone to talk to, reach out to your child’s early childhood educator!
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2024 ECDA Spring Conference: Leading With Inclusion

The ECDA Team and Board are proud to present your 2024 Spring Conference-- Leading with Inclusion! Every child, family, and educator deserves a space that honours who they are, and the individual journey they are on. That is what this year’s ECDA Spring Conference Leading with Inclusion will focus on-- a lens of inclusion and how we can all be leaders and holistically honour each child that comes into our environments.

As we embark on our 50th Anniversary Year, we aim to highlight one of the fundamental rights of children – the right to inclusion and a nurturing environment for growth. Join us on this journey and discover helpful tips and tricks to kickstart your Spring season in the best way possible!

While there is much to learn, this event isn't all about serious topics. We'll sprinkle in some lighthearted fun to keep the atmosphere lively. Plus, we're excited to bring back beloved facilitators and introduce fresh faces to make our event even more engaging!

We can’t wait to greet you for this amazing event!

 

Schedule: 

  • 8:30 - 10:00 -- Morning Breakout Session*
  • 10:00 - 10:30 -- Discovery Break
  • 10:30 - 11:30 -- Morning Breakouts Continued
  • 11:30 - 12:45 -- Lunch
  • 12:45 - 2:00 -- Afternoon Breakouts
  • 2:00 - 2:30 -- Discovery Break
  • 2:30 - 3:45 -- Afternoon Breakouts Continued

*Note: There will not be registration at the Spring Conference. Attendees must head directly to their morning break-out session by 8:30 AM

*Payment is due in full prior to attending. Registration closes on April 26th at Midnight

More Information

2024-ECDA-Spring-Conference-Booklet-20240329-115615-0000.pdf

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This event has been approved by the Early Learning and Child Care Board for 5.50 professional development training hours.

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