This is a list of some community supports and resources that may support program goal development, professional learning and reflective practice.
College of ECE Resources
College of Early Childhood Educators – Continuous Professional Learning program
College of Early Childhood Educators. (2017). Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
Ministry of Education
Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), 2014
Child Care Centre Licensing Manual
Early Childhood Educators Act, 2007 -
Ministry of Education- Ontario- Operating a Licensed Child Care Program Resources
Government of Ontario- Building partnerships: Learning and working together
Learning Frameworks
Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT)
How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years, 2014 (English)
How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years, 2014 (French)
Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Framework
Ministry of Education. (2016). The Kindergarten Program
Nutrition
Canada’s Food Guide Snapshot (other languages)
Child Care Menu Planning – Practical Guide
Ontario Dietitians in Public Health – Child Care Resources
Paint Your Plate with Vegetables and Fruit – A Toolkit for Ontario Child Care Providers (English)
Paint Your Plate with Vegetables and Fruit – A Toolkit for Ontario Child Care Providers (Francais)
Environment
Planning and Design Guidelines for Licensed Child Care Centres
CDRCP Environmental Assessment Tool Module
Health and Safety
A Guide to the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Peel Public Health – Health and Family
The 24-Hour Movement Guidelines – ParticipACTION
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
World Health Organization – Child Health and Development Unit