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What is the proposed vision for early learning and child care in Alberta?
All children in Alberta have access to high-quality, inclusive, regulated early learning and child care that is responsive to their needs.
How should early learning and child care programs be staffed according to the proposed vision?
Programs should be staffed by well-educated, fairly-compensated educators with good working conditions.
What type of funding is necessary for regulated early learning and child care programs?
They require adequate and stable public funding.
List two guiding principles that emphasize equity in early learning and child care services.
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What is meant by 'evidence-based' in the context of early learning and child care services?
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In what way should the proposed early learning and child care services be comprehensive and integrated?
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Identify a key factor that supports the participation of children with exceptional needs in early learning programs.
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What role do parents and guardians have in their children's early learning according to the proposed vision?
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Study Notes
Vision for Early Learning and Child Care in Alberta
- Equal Access: All children in Alberta, regardless of family background or location, have access to high-quality, inclusive, and regulated early learning and child care.
- Responsive Care: This care is tailored to each child's individual needs, culturally appropriate, and encourages play, learning, friendships, and meaningful relationships with peers and educators.
- Affordable and Convenient: All families have access to affordable, high-quality, and convenient early learning and child care that supports their parenting roles and allows them to work, study, or contribute to their communities.
- Parental Involvement: Parents and guardians have opportunities for meaningful participation in their children's early learning and care.
- Educator Support: Early learning and child care programs employ well-educated, fairly compensated educators who enjoy favorable working conditions, opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement, and respect for their contributions to the well-being, learning, and development of children.
Regulated Early Learning and Child Care Program Characteristics
- Well-Designed Facilities: Programs are located in well-designed and situated buildings.
- Adequate Funding: Programs receive sufficient and stable public funding.
- Best Practice: Programs are informed by best practices and contribute to a just and equitable society's understanding of quality provision.
- Inclusion and Support: Additional resources and support ensure that all children, including those with exceptional needs, are welcomed and can fully participate in all child care settings. Newcomer families, low-income families, Indigenous families, Francophone families, and families in challenging circumstances are able to access and participate in regulated programs and services of their choice.
Guiding Principles
- Child-Centered: Services prioritize the best interests of children and acknowledge the inherent value of childhood.
- Equitable Access: Services are readily available to all Alberta families, regardless of socioeconomic status, family structure, or location, with a special focus on families facing risk or vulnerability, and families with children experiencing developmental delays or exceptional needs.
- Evidence-Based: Programs are founded on current knowledge and research about quality provision, and continually adapt to incorporate new learnings.
- Policy Support: Services are backed by public policy guided by research and informed by national and international benchmarks and standards.
- Integrated Approach: Programs are comprehensive and integrated across different levels of government and provincial ministries involved in supporting or delivering complementary services.
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Explore the essential components of the vision for early learning and child care in Alberta. This quiz covers topics including equal access, responsive care, affordability, parental involvement, and educator support. Test your knowledge on how these elements contribute to high-quality child care for all families.
