Full Description
Answering frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Education and Childcare (ECEC) in Canada, this accessible investigation seeks to establish proper standards for childcare programs, kindergartens, and nursery schools, thereby supporting the development of youth and accommodating parents who work or study. Questions covered include Why doesn't Canada have an ECEC system, even though other countries do? What is missing in Canada's ECEC landscape and why? and Is ECEC primarily a public good, a private family responsibility, or an opportunity for profit-making? Identifying this system as a political issue, this argument proposes that Canada requires an integrated system of services, stating that the absence of universal public funding is detrimental to the future of the country's families, women, and children. Additional topics discussed include an analysis of the history of ECEC, politics and policies, and suggested improvements for the future.
Contents
Introduction Chapter One: Why is Early Childhood Education and Childcare Important? What We Know Chapter Two: Taking Stock of Early Childhood Education and Childcare in Canada: What We Do Chapter Three: Early Childhood Education and Childcare: What's Missing in Canada? Chapter Four: How did We get Where We Are? A History of Child Care and Early Childhood Education in Canada. Chapter Five: Politics and Policies: Explaining Childhood Education and Care in Canada Chapter Six: The Great Childcare Debates Chapter Seven: How Canada can Do Better: Moving from Vision to Action
