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- 2. Agenda Video Advocacy Statement Stakeholders Challenges Main Focus Research Plan Action Plans Challenges Follow up References
- 3. Who is watching the kids? http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/episode s/2013/02/whos-watching-the-kids.html
- 4. Advocacy Statement To advocate for high quality, we need to have a change to the Day Nurseries Act. There should be more specifics and concrete breakdown of what is expected of childcare centers to make them high quality. We want to ensure that every child care centre receives: •Quarterly Inspections •Qualified staff with frequent personal development •Healthy nutrition •Effective strategies to improve health & safety
- 5. Stakeholders Ministry of Education Association of Early Childhood Educators in Ontario Childcare Advocacy Association of Canada (CCAAC) Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care
- 6. Our Questions What are the elements of a quality child care? Are the current standard’s high enough to ensure quality child care? Is the DNA specific enough for the standard to be met? What are the obstacles that effect quality child care?
- 7. Research Plan Survey for Parents Survey Monkey for Early Childhood Educators Article Day Nurseries Act and Toronto Operating Criteria
- 8. Survey for Parents Most parents who responded to the survey said the quality of early learning and child care received at their centre is good. And they are satisfied with the services their childcare centre provides. Why some parents said they are not satisfied with services their current childcare provides because there is no enough resources for the children .(Curriculum aspect)
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- 10. 02/02/14 Parent concern when choosing childcare centre Most parents concern about choosing a childcare was safety, healthy meals, size of classroom, welcoming environment that is respectful, good nutrition, parent teacher feedback and structural programs.
- 11. 02/02/14 Our learning From this survey we learnt that quality childcare is important to both children and parents. For children to help them develop their brains in the early years and for parents to help them make transitions and support their child’s learning.
- 13. Main Focus… Inspections Nutrition Health & Safety Staffing
- 14. Staffing Day Nurseries Act Toronto Operating Criteria 59. (1) (a) (b) Age Group Ratio (Max.#) ECE <18 Month 3 to 10 1 18-30 Month 3 to 15 1 30 Mon. to 5 Yr. 2 to 16 44 -67 Mon. 2 to 20 1 56 – 67 Mon. 2 to 24 1 2 to 30 1 68 Mon-12 yr. 1 Staff need to competent in •Interactions • Supervision •Guidance •Supporting development •Extending learning Changes we want to see At least 2 qualified staff in each group
- 15. Day Nurseries Act 1.Every operator will ensure to keep a copy of the report made by the local medical officer of health of the local fire department. 2.A copy of the report must be sent to head of the DNA or head office of Toronto Operating Criteria Changes we want to see Inspections The Toronto operating criteria doesn’t have a specific section for inspection. 1.We would like to see detailed explanation of how the inspection will be implemented. 2.Provide clear expectation for us to know what they will be looking for when they are inspecting the environment
- 16. 02/02/14 Day Nurseries Act 3. Another copy must be sent to the program advisor. 4. All operators should keep their records of inspection made by any person from the local medical officer of health or the local fire department. Toronto Operating Criteria Changes we want to see 3. List clear requirement in the day nursery act for each childcare to follow. 4. Have more inspection visits throughout the year to ensure of higher quality. 5. Give more guideline for what, how, when this report need to be made.
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- 18. Nutrition The Day Nurseries Act Toronto Operating Critera Changes we want to see Provides information on ages of children that can be served food by the centre or parents provide it. The number of times food is to be served when the child is in the centre. Snacks that promote good dental health. Meals must consists of The Toronto Operating Criteria has a breakdown and a little bit more detail than the DNA but it sets a rating score. It suggests foods need to be washed before being served and must be covered when being Children should be able to take seconds or more food if they are still hungry. Children should have access to food when they feel hungry Have a STANDERISED cooking procedure We need to have a breakdown of how much Sodium and Sugar they need to have on a daily basis per serving.
- 19. 02/02/14 Con’t The Day Nurseries Act Toronto Operating Critera Changes we want to see 1serving from milk or milk product 1 serving from meat or alternate 1 serving from bread and cereals 2 servings from fruits and vegetables transported from the cooking area to the classroom and there should be a food and safety license in place. It mentions serving and serving sizes and food alternatives. No Processed Food use policy. A no juice policy in Child Care Centres. More stringent rules for NO NUT POLICY Accessibility to water at all times. Have water fountains in the room or let children have water cups or bottles at designated spaces. Dates on all foods when bought and when opened.
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- 21. Health & Safety DNA What we would like to see Training from a physician We would like home or a parent on method to childcare caregivers, be understood in the students, volunteered to incident of a child having have complete police an anaphylactic check, cpr/first Aid reaction. training in order to work with children. And be able to help them in case of emergency occur not just for anaphylactic.
- 22. 02/02/14 Con,t TOC What we would like to see 25% of the room are kept in good repairs and hygienic. Potential hazard are observed . More than one potential hazard are observed Each segment of the Toronto operating criteria can be below inspection, but, there is no exact section for inspection We would like to see more details in the way safety procedures should be carried. We would like to see the whole environment cleaned and in good quality not just 25%. Give clear steps for caregivers or ECE in order to prevent hazards.
- 23. Action Plans YouTube link Facebook link Petition Letter to Ministry of Education Awareness Poster
- 27. 02/02/14 Reaching the Community Aiseosa reaching out to parents at Chalk farm Community Centre
- 28. Petition
- 29. Letter to Ministry of Education Letter devinder
- 30. Awareness Poster
- 31. Follow up Writing another rimpyr letter
- 32. Game????? Rimpy or anyone with ideas