Margaret and Wallace McCain Family Foundation Inc.
@mwmff.bsky.social
Championing for effective early childhood programs across Canada that provide equal opportunities for all children, align with the school system and operate within a provincial or territorial framework.
Starting school at four does not mean one more difficult transition. It can make the transition to Kindergarten smoother by helping children become familiar with their school, routines and community. See what the evidence tells us: mwmccain.ca/expanding-pu... #JuniorKindergarten #PublicEducation
Children who need extra support should not have to wait until Kindergarten. Junior Kindergarten can provide earlier access to inclusive supports, specialized services and school staff expertise. Learn more: mwmccain.ca/expanding-pu... #WhyWait #JuniorKindergarten #ECinCanada
Junior Kindergarten does not have to mean more academic pressure, earlier. Quality Junior Kindergarten is play-based and can bring more developmentally appropriate practice into the primary grades. See what the evidence says: mwmccain.ca/expanding-pu... #WhyWait #JuniorKindergarten #ECinCanada
Expanding early learning does not have to mean building thousands of new spaces. Public schools already have classrooms, resources and services that can be adapted to welcome four-year-olds. See what the evidence tells us: mwmccain.ca/expanding-pu... #JuniorKindergarten #PublicEducation
Four-year-olds aren’t too young to learn. The key is how they learn. High-quality Junior Kindergarten uses age-appropriate, play-based learning, not formal academics pushed down to younger children. See what the evidence tells us: mwmccain.ca/expanding-pu... #ECinCanada #JuniorKindergarten #Play
We already have a system built for this. Public schools have infrastructure, trained educators and community connections already in place. Expanding public education to four-year-olds builds on what we already have. Why wait? mwmccain.ca/expanding-pu...
Universal Junior Kindergarten makes life easier for families. A reliable, publicly funded early learning option for four-year-olds can reduce costs and make access simpler. Why wait? Learn more: mwmccain.ca/expanding-pu... #JuniorKindergarten #EarlyLearning #PublicEducation #ECE #ECinCanada
Junior Kindergarten can strengthen the whole #earlylearning & #childcare system. Bringing four-year-olds into #publiceducation can help free up much-needed child care spaces for babies and toddlers. A better connected system. Why wait? mwmccain.ca/expanding-pu... #JuniorKindergarten #ECinCanada
Every child deserves access to high-quality early learning — regardless of family income, circumstances or where they live. Universal Junior Kindergarten can help make that possible. Why wait? Learn more: mwmccain.ca/expanding-pu... #WhyWait #JuniorKindergarten #ECinCanada #PublicEducation #ECE
Nomination deadline for the The Kidder-Pascal Awards is tomorrow, April 17! peopleforeducation.ca/get-involved...
What makes child care “high quality”? It’s more than ratios and space. This article explores what truly matters for children’s development — and how parents can assess it. A helpful read for families and policy leaders alike. theconversation.com/good-quality...
Good-quality child care? What parents should consider, and how it can be assessed
The quality of educator-child interactions is among the strongest predictors of children’s developmental and learning outcomes.
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NEW VIDEOS We’re pleased to share 2 new videos from Waterloo Region. One highlights the benefits of #ExtendedDay for children, families, & educators - the other focuses on partnerships between the Region, school board, & system partners www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... #ELCC #SeamlessDay
Extended Day Programs - YouTube
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#SI2026! Rita Mueller joins us May 1 at the 22nd Annual Summer Institute on Early Childhood Development as our morning Keynote: When Educators Lead, Systems Change — a powerful reflection on educator leadership and system transformation. REG OPENS FEB 17, 2026 www.oise.utoronto.ca/home/atkinso...
Janelle Brady joins us May 1 at #SI2026 as our afternoon Keynote: Reimagining Early Childhood Education Through Social Justice — When educators centre identity and care, inclusion becomes possible. REG OPENS FEB 17 www.oise.utoronto.ca/home/atkinso...
Registration is now open! Join us on May 1, 2026, for a full day of learning, dialogue, and connection focused on the power of the early childhood education workforce to drive meaningful systems change. www.oise.utoronto.ca/atkinson/eve... #SI2026 #Workforce #ELCC
The last mile: Provincial child care expansion at the five-year deadline www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc... #ChildCare #ELCC #CWELCC
The last mile: Provincial child care expansion at the five-year deadline - CCPA
Child care has become more accessible over the past five years but finding affordable spaces is still a frustrating experience for many parents
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Chaque enfant mérite un bon départ dans la vie. L’école publique, c’est la base d’un départ juste et équitable pour tous. Regardez la vidéo : youtu.be/VlsuyMfD1LQ
Every child deserves a brighter start. Public education is the foundation for a fair start in life. Watch now: youtu.be/VlsuyMfD1LQ #ECE #PublicEducation #EarlyLearning #ChildCare
The wait is over! The ECE Workforce Knowledge HUB is now live — connecting research, data, and stories to strengthen Canada’s early learning and child care workforce. Discover the HUB: eceknowledgehub.ca #ECEHub #EarlyLearning #ChildCare #ECEWorkforce
How ECEs shape our children's futures "Childcare is also a powerful economic engine." globe2go.pressreader.com/article/2817... #eceappreciation #ECE #ChildCare #DecentWork
Les familles sont le point de départ de l’apprentissage. La maternelle universelle pour les enfants de 4 ans s’appuie sur cette base — en soutenant les parents, les éducatrices et éducateurs, et le potentiel de chaque enfant. En savoir plus : mwmccain.ca/expanding-pu...
Families are where learning begins. Universal junior kindergarten builds on that foundation — supporting parents, educators, and every 4-year-old’s potential. Learn more: mwmccain.ca/expanding-pu... #ECinCanada #PublicEducation #JK
La maternelle gratuite et universelle pour tous garantit l'égalité dès le plus jeune âge. mwmccain.ca/expanding-pu...
Free, universal junior kindergarten means equity from the very beginning. #ECinCanada #PublicEducation #Junior Kindergarten mwmccain.ca/expanding-pu...
Daycare in Denmark is a basic right. Could Canada offer the same? www.cbc.ca/news/world/d... #ChildCare #Daycare #ECinCanada
Daycare in Denmark is a basic right. Could Canada offer the same? | CBC News
With months ticking down to the goal of $10-per-day daycare across Canada, there are at least five provinces who have yet to meet that goal. And there is mounting evidence from other countries that Ca...
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