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Full-day Early Learning
An Information Session for Peel’s Early Learning and
Child Care Service Providers
December 2009
Objectives1. Hear the latest updates on implementing Full-
day Early Learning for four-and-five year olds
2. Talk about the new Cost Analysis Toolkit
3. Learn how you can inform future plans to re-stabilize the child care sector by using the Cost Analysis Toolkit
4. To gather questions, concerns and ideas for successful implementation of Full-Day Early Learning
Setting the SceneJune 2009
Province releases “With Our Best Future In Mind”Implementing Early Learning in Ontario: Dr. Charles Pascal
October 2009Province announces its commitment to support a phased implementation of full-day early learning for four-and-five year olds starting in Sept. 2010 with full implementation by 2015-16
November 2009Phase One proposed schools are announced
December 2009Province announces Every Child, Every Opportunity –Curriculum and Pedagogy for the Early Learning Program
Setting the SceneWhat we know…
The Province supports the Early Learning Advisor’s Report – With Our Best Future In Mind and the overall vision
The Province is committed to implementing Full-day Early Learning starting Sept. 2010 with full implementation by 2015 –16.
What we don’t know…When the Province will implement all of the recommendations from the Early Learning Advisor’s Report – With Our Best Future in Mind
Ministry of Education
SuccessBy 6 Peel
School Boards
Region ofPeel
MCYS
Stakeholders and Decision Makers
Best Start Network
Early LearningChild CarePartners
Children and Families
RolesMinistry of Education – Early Years Division
Oversee the delivery of full-day early learning programs for four-and-five year old children
Ministry of Children and Youth ServicesSupport the transition of the four-and-five year olds to the Ministry Education Work to enhance and stabilize existing child care and other programs for young children
School BoardsProvide full-day (and extended day programming as indicated) for four-and-five year olds
Region of Peel Act as service system manager and coordinate local service planningPartner with and represent the child care community at local and regional tablesAdvocate on behalf of Peel’s early learning and child care partners to the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Children and Youth Services
Implementing Full-day Early Learning Phase One - Sept. 2010
Peel District School Board2,730 students105 classrooms20 proposed schools
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board1,248 students48 classrooms16 proposed schools
Conseil scolaire de district Catholique Centre-Sud5 proposed schools – none in Peel
Conseil scolaire de district du Centre-Sud-OuestHas not yet released their list of proposed schools
Peel District School Board Phase One - Proposed schools
Brandon Gate P.S.Brian W. Fleming P.S.Brookmede P.S.Cooksville Creek P.S.Dixie P.S.Ellengale P.S.Elmcrest P.S.Floradale P.S.Hanover P.S.Madoc Drive P.S.
Marvin Heights P.S.Massey Street P.S.Plowman's Park P.S.Queen Street P.S.Ridgeview P.S.Riverside P.S.Sir Winston Churchill P.S.Springdale P.S.Thorn Lodge P.S.Thorndale P.S.
6 schools do not have a before or after school program
Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board
Phase One - Proposed schoolsHoly CrossGeorges VanierHoly FamilySt. PeterQueen of HeavenGood ShepherdSt. AlfredSt. Aidan
St. Bernard of ClairvauxSt. BrigidSt. Catherine of SienaSt. LeonardSt. LouisSt. MarySt. Pio of PietrelcinaSt. Valentine
Not all schools have before and after school programs.
School SitesWhat we know…
The lists of proposed Phase One schools were developed by the coterminous boardsThe Ministry of Education will announce approved Phase One schools by mid-January
What we don’t know…What schools will be part of Phase TwoWhen Phase Two schools will be announced
Site Selection Process
Ministry criteria:
Availability of SpaceCommunity NeedStudent AchievementReadiness to ImplementImpact on Child Care
* These criteria were intended as guidelines
Funding Full-day Early Learning What we know…
The funding formula is based on a per pupil formulaPhase One does not include capital fundingRisk Assessment and Mitigation work is underway with MCYS and the Region of Peel
What we don’t know…If funding will be available for lunch room supervisors, minor capital expenditures, and admin or other staff
Full-day Early Learning ProgramWhat we know…
Kindergarten is an optional programBoth boards will align Kindergarten registration in FebruaryDifferent models of JK/SK cannot be offered in one schoolThe full-day program will be offered during the core hours of the day e.g.: 9:00 – 3:30 pm during the school yearThat the DPCDSB will hold a lottery, if the demand is too highSpring 2010 – a new full-day early learning curriculum will be announced
What we don’t know…Structure of the day e.g.: who will supervise the children during lunch time, if there is a nap time etc.Care options for children during the summer, school breaks, PA days etc.
Staffing Full-day Early Learning Program
What we do know…Team teaching model; ECE and Elementary teacher1:13 ratio, average class size of 26 children
What we don’t know...ECE salaryHours for ECE’sIf ECE’s in the school system are eligible for wage subsidiesWho will provide care for the children during school breaks, PA days and holidays
Extended Day ProgramWhat we know…
Boards are expected to provide an extended day program e.g.: 7:30 – 9:00 am and 3:30 – 6:00 pm where there is sufficient enrolment The program will be staffed by ECE’sThe extended day program is:
Optional for familiesPaid for by parent feesSubsidized for some familiesOffered during the school year
What we don’t know…What is sufficient enrolment?How the program will be administeredHow subsidies will be issued Licensing regulationsAdult/child ratiosCost of extended day programHow fees will be collectedCare options for children during the summer, school breaks, PA days etc.
Staffing – Extended Day ProgramWhat we do know…
ECE’s will be school board employeesThe PDSB and DPCDSB have recommended to the MOE that they continue their agreements with existing child care operators in Phase One
What we don’t know...• If the Ministry of
Education will allow school boards to contract child care operators to deliver the extended day program in Phase One
• RatiosChild care options for summer, holiday and PA days
Region of Peel’s Full-day Early Learning Web Page
www.peelregion.ca/children/programs/full-day-learning/
Cost Analysis ToolkitWhat it is…• A workbook to allow you to
begin to look at program options to replace JK/SK programs
• An estimate tool to gauge some potential impacts to your costs and revenue related to JK or SK programs
What it is not…• A comprehensive
financial impact analysis that will determine viability
• A tool that shows you the overall potential financial impact to your centre(s) - just to your JK and/or SK programs
Why use this toolkit?Get a general overview of the potential impact of re-inventing your JK/SK space
Provide an update to your Board of Directors (if applicable) on preliminary findingsInform the Region of Peel (via our on-line survey) of the potential financial and other impacts as soon as possible. Help us inform MCYS of the need for stabilization funding
How to Access the Cost Analysis ToolkitOn the full-day early learning webpage click the link I’m an ECE or Child Care Operator
Click Full-day Early Learning Cost Analysis Toolkit
How to Access the Cost Analysis ToolkitRead the overview to determine computer requirementsClick Full-day Early Learning Cost Analysis Toolkit, then download toolkit
Outline of the Toolkit
MS Excel Workbook made up of eight worksheets
Allows you to input figures
Calculates estimated cost and revenue implications
Introduction
Assumptions & Resources
Data Input
Data Input
Data Summary
Cost by Program
Revenue by Program
Summary
Glossary
Why use this toolkit?
It will provide you with a “snapshot” of the potential impact to your operationsIt will help the Region of Peel inform the MCYS of the need for stabilization funding
Help us advocate on your behalf!Complete the toolkit as soon as possible and share your results with us via our on-line survey We need your data to complete MCYS’s risk assessment
Feedback
Please visit the following page http://www.peelregion.ca/children/working/early- learn-toolkit/
Complete the survey as soon as possible so that the Region can:
collect financial data, compile, and submit to MCYS to advocate for stabilization funding
Next Steps• Continue to work with the MOE, MCYS, school boards
and child care providers to phase in full-day learning and maintain the continuity of services for families in Peel
• Encourage providers to use the Cost Analysis Toolkit as a means to collect financial data which will help us inform the MOE, and MCYS of the impact to child care
• Provide feedback to child care partners through our web site and at community tables
• Join the conversation about the future of early learning by attending the:
Jan. 23, 2010 Peel AECEO Regional Institute at the HJA Brown Education Centre - 5650 Hurontario Street Mississauga.
Visit www.aeceo.ca for more information
Region of Peel Links
Peel Data Centre – Service Delivery Areaswww.peelregion.ca/scripts/sda/areas.pl
Full-day Early Learningwww.peelregion.ca/children/programs/full-day-
learning/Contact us at: [email protected]