Introduction to Early Childhood Education.

Instructor: Maria Lopez

Summer 2023.

Students
Juna Corazon Garcia – Poblacio - Student ID 202204796
Kamalpreet Kaur- Student ID 202206405
Kavalpreet Kaur- Student ID 202206407
Kiran- Student ID 202206095

Exercise in class.
Please, when you finish this activity, upload this paper to Google Classroom.

Group Work.
Week 5-6.
Documents/Legislations.
Child Care and Early years Act, 2014

You can explore in Google too. Be curious!! I attached some documents to use for this activity:

https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/14c11

https://www.ontario.ca/page/child-care-rules-child-care-and-early-years-act

Answer the following questions:

1. What is the purpose of Cceya?

Answer: Cceya is a non-profit organization that aims to help young people in developing their
leadership skills; help parents make informed choices about childcare options.
2. How is childcare regulated in Ontario?
Answer: In Ontario, Canada, childcare is governed by several laws, rules, and requirements for
licenses. The Ministry of Education is the principal body in charge of regulating childcare in
Ontario. The following are the main elements of Ontario's daycare regulations:
1.Child Care and Early Years Act ( CCEYA)
2.Licensing
3.Licensing Standards
4.Staff-to-Child Ratios
5.Trainig and Qualifications
6.Health and Safety
7.Program Quality
8.Monitoring and Enforcement
It's crucial to keep in mind that laws and standards may change over time, so it's advised to
consult the most recent information from the Ministry of Education or other pertinent authorities
for particular information on Ontario's childcare legislation..

3. What are the ratios for licensed childcare centers?

Answer: The ratio of licensed childcare centers depends on the age of the children. For toddlers
it is 1:3; for infants, it is 1:5 and for per school it is 1:8. See the table below for
reference:

4. What are the 5 developmental domains in early childhood education?

Answer: In early childhood education, the five developmental domains refer to different areas of
a child's growth and learning. These domains are interrelated and encompass various aspects of a
child's development. The five developmental domains in early childhood education are:
 1. Physical Development: This domain focuses on a child's physical abilities and motor
skills. Physical development also involves aspects such as coordination, strength, and
overall health.
2. Cognitive Development: Cognitive development pertains to a child's intellectual
abilities, thinking processes, and problem-solving skills. It involves areas such as
memory, attention, perception, language acquisition, logical reasoning, and creativity.
3-4. Social and Emotional Development: This domain involves a child's ability to
understand and express emotions, develop self-awareness, and engage in social
interactions. It encompasses the child's relationships with others, including peers, family
members, and teachers. Social and emotional development includes skills like empathy,
self-regulation, sharing, taking turns, and resolving conflicts.
5. Language and Communication Development: This domain focuses on a child's
language skills and ability to communicate effectively. It includes both understanding
spoken and written words and expressive language (using words, gestures, and body
language to convey thoughts and ideas). Language and communication development
involve vocabulary acquisition, grammar, listening skills, storytelling, and early literacy.
5. What are the 4 foundations of learning?
Answer: The four foundations of learning are the following:
1. Belonging refers to a sense of connectedness to others, an individual’s experiences of being
valued, forming relationships with others, and making contributions as part of a group, a
community, or the natural world. •
2. Well-being addresses the importance of physical and mental health and wellness. It
incorporates capacities such as self-care, sense of self, and self-regulation skills.
3. Engagement suggests a state of being involved and focused. When children can explore
the world around them with their natural curiosity and exuberance, they are fully engaged.
Through this type of play and inquiry, they develop skills such as problem-solving, creative
thinking, and innovating, which are essential for learning and success in school and
beyond.
4. Expression or communication (to be heard, as well as to listen) may take many different
forms. Through their bodies, words, and use of materials, children develop capacities for
increasingly complex communication. Opportunities to explore materials support
creativity, problem-solving, and mathematical behaviors. Language-rich environments
support growing communication skills, which are foundational for literacy.

6. Give an example of these foundations.

Answer:
1. Belonging: In a classroom setting, a teacher can promote a sense of belonging by
creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. For example, the teacher might
allocate time for students to introduce themselves and share their cultural traditions,
helping students feel valued and accepted within the classroom.
 2. Well-being: Allocate time for students to participate in relaxation techniques, such as
deep breathing or guided meditation, which can help reduce stress and promote
emotional well-being.
3. Engagement: For example, in a science class, students could participate in a science
fair where they conduct experiments and present their findings to their peers and
parents. This kind of project-based learning promotes active engagement, critical
thinking, and problem-solving skills.
4. Expression: By allowing students to explore their imagination and personal
experiences, this activity supports their self-expression and communication skills.
7. When can a supervisor be counted in ratios?
Answer: A supervisor can be counted in ratios when they are directly engaged with children and
are providing care and supervision. The Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) sets out
specific requirements for child-to-staff ratios in licensed childcare settings, and these ratios must
be always maintained. However, a supervisor can be counted in ratios only when they are
providing direct care and supervision to children, and not when they are performing
administrative or other duties.
Licensed childcare centers must meet the following minimum staff-to-child ratios. They may
choose to have more staff but may not have less staff than set out below. See the table below
for reference:
8. What replaced the Day Nurseries Act?
Answer: On August 31, 2015, when the CCEYA came into effect, it repealed and replaced the
Day Nurseries Act (DNA) to provide a new legislative framework to transform and modernize
the childcare sector. To support the implementation of the CCEYA, the Ministry of Education
consulted on proposed regulations from March 24, 2015, to May 11, 2015. The Ministry
received nearly 300 submissions related to licensing clarity; enforcement; licensing standards;
and special needs.
On July 7, 2020, the Minister of Education announced the start of the mandated review of the
CCEYA (see section 80 of the Act) and launched two online surveys for the sector and for
families. Sector partners were also invited to submit reports to the ministry with their ideas for
how to improve the childcare and early years system.
The mandated five-year review has provided an opportunity to introduce proposed
regulatory amendments. The results of surveys and submissions helped to inform the proposed
regulatory amendments to the CCEYA included in this posting.

PROPOSED REGULATORY AMENDMENTS

Proposed regulatory amendments focus on the following key areas:

1. Flexibility and responsiveness: Supporting licensees and child care providers in being able
to meet the needs of their local communities and to help increase the number of child care
programs/spaces available to Ontario's families
2. Qualification requirements: Updating several qualification requirements to support
workforce retention and address long-standing staffing challenges
3. Administrative/regulatory burden: Removing duplicative, onerous, and unnecessary
requirements for licensees and providers
4. Health and safety: Supporting the health, safety, and well-being of children
5. Regulations requiring clarification of intent: Providing clarification to foster consistent
interpretation of requirements across the sector
6. Technical: Changes in language, updating references, revoking transitional regulatory
provisions
9. What promotes “How does learning happen”?
Answer: In the early years the brain of children develops very fast. Due to this, the scientist
published a document called how does learning happen to help the instructors who work with
small children and their families to acknowledge their understanding and guide them properly

10. What is the average cost of daycare in Ontario?

Answer: Nowadays, the average cost of daycare in Ontario was up to $1600 per month which is
$70 per day it is the highest cost in the country, but it was less in 2011. It was raised by 67
percent as compared to the past.
11. Can I open a daycare without a degree?
Answer: Yes, it is possible to open a daycare without a degree, but there are certain
requirements that need to be met. In Ontario, for example, home child care providers must be at
least 18 years old, have a clear criminal record check, and complete a training program approved
by the Ministry of Education. In addition, home child care providers must have a home that
meets certain safety standards, including smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and safe storage for
cleaning supplies and medications. If you are interested in opening a daycare, it is important to
research the specific requirements in your area.

12. What new health and safety regulations came into effect with CCEYA?
Answer: In 2015, the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) replaced the previous Day
Nurseries Act in Ontario. The new regulations introduced several changes to health and safety
requirements for childcare providers, including:
1. Mandatory immunizations for children attending licensed childcare programs, with some
exceptions for medical or religious reasons.
2. Requirements for childcare providers to develop and implement policies related to nutrition,
physical activity, and screen time.
3. Enhanced health and safety requirements for childcare providers, including regular
inspections, staff training on emergency procedures, and requirements for staff-to-child ratios.
4. Increased transparency and accountability for childcare providers, including requirements to
post inspection reports and provide parents with information about their child's care. 5. New
requirements for childcare providers to report incidents of suspected child abuse or neglect to the
appropriate authorities.
13. Can a new employee start work before they have their Vulnerable Sector Check?
Answer: Yes, new employees can begin their work before they have their Vulnerable sector check if
they meet the following conditions : They apply as soon as they can since they know how long it takes .

14, What are the program requirements for licensed providers?

Answer: The authorized childcare facilities must fulfill all provincial requirements outlined in
the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA) including:
1. Maintaining staff-to-child ratios and compliance to the building code of childcare and health
and safety regulations.
2. Nutrition: must have good food service and should publish menu in accordance with allergic
information
3. Health and medical oversight: they must know about immunization, serious incident reporting
and medication administration to tackle health issues if any occurs.
4. Staff credentials and screening: Staff of these childcare must have gone through vulnerable
sector checks and should have a first aid training certificate and are qualified 5. Emergency
readiness: they should have knowledge regarding whom they must call if there is any kind of
emergency.
15. What is the Minister’s role?
Answer: The Minister's responsibilities include:
(a) creating and promoting a system overview, as well as aspirational goals, for the child care
and early years programs and services;
(b) encouraging the delivery of early childhood education and care services within the province;
(c) collaborating with other ministries on initiatives pertaining to services and programs that
assist children's learning, growth, health, and well-being.
(d) promoting high-quality activities that foster children's learning, growth, health, and
wellbeing; and
(e) overseeing the licensing system implemented by this Act and upholding this Act.

16. What is the relationship of CCEYA to quality care?

Answer: There is a strong link between CCEYA and high-quality healthcare. Since the act lays
out certain rules and guidelines, it is guaranteed that children receiving care in facilities with a
license do so in a safe and effective manner. The CCEYA establishes standards for childcare
providers in terms of staff credentials, child-to-staff ratios, health and safety precautions,
programming requirements, and general operating rules. These requirements all assist the
growth, security, and well-being of children in childcare environments.

References
Essa & Burnham. (2020) Introduction to Early Childhood Education. Chapter 1 pages 15-20
Child Care and Early Years Act: Look through this document to familiarize yourself.