Full-day Early Learning An Information Session for Peel’s Early Learning and Child Care Service Providers December 2009
Objectives 1. 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 Scene June 2009 � Province releases “With Our Best Future In Mind” Implementing Early Learning in Ontario: Dr. Charles Pascal October 2009 � Province 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 2009 � Phase One proposed schools are announced December 2009 � Province announces Every Child, Every Opportunity – Curriculum and Pedagogy for the Early Learning Program
Setting the Scene What we know… What we don’t know… � The Province supports the � When the Province will Early Learning Advisor’s implement all of the Report – With Our Best recommendations from Future In Mind and the the Early Learning overall vision Advisor’s Report – With Our Best Future in � The Province is committed Mind to implementing Full-day Early Learning starting Sept. 2010 with full implementation by 2015 – 16.
Stakeholders and Decision Makers Ministry of MCYS Education Success Region of By 6 Peel Peel Children and Families Early Learning Child Care Best Start Network Partners School Boards
Roles Ministry 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 Services � Support 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 Boards � Provide 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 planning � Partner with and represent the child care community at local and regional tables � Advocate 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 Board Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board � 2,730 students � 1,248 students � 105 classrooms � 48 classrooms � 20 proposed schools � 16 proposed schools Conseil scolaire de district Catholique Centre-Sud � 5 proposed schools – none in Peel Conseil scolaire de district du Centre-Sud-Ouest � Has not yet released their list of proposed schools
Peel District School Board Phase One - Proposed schools � Brandon Gate P.S. � Marvin Heights P.S. � Brian W. Fleming P.S. � Massey Street P.S. � Brookmede P.S. � Plowman's Park P.S. � Cooksville Creek P.S. � Queen Street P.S. � Dixie P.S. � Ridgeview P.S. � Ellengale P.S. � Riverside P.S. � Elmcrest P.S. � Sir Winston Churchill P.S. � Springdale P.S. � Floradale P.S. � Hanover P.S. � Thorn Lodge P.S. � Thorndale P.S. � Madoc Drive P.S. 6 schools do not have a before or after school program
Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board Phase One - Proposed schools � Holy Cross � St. Bernard of � Georges Vanier Clairvaux � St. Brigid � Holy Family � St. Catherine of Siena � St. Peter � St. Leonard � Queen of Heaven � St. Louis � Good Shepherd � St. Mary � St. Alfred � St. Pio of Pietrelcina � St. Aidan � St. Valentine Not all schools have before and after school programs.
School Sites What we know… What we don’t know… � The lists of proposed � What schools will be Phase One schools part of Phase Two were developed by � When Phase Two the coterminous schools will be boards announced � The Ministry of Education will announce approved Phase One schools by mid-January
Site Selection Process Ministry criteria: � Availability of Space � Community Need � Student Achievement � Readiness to Implement � Impact on Child Care * These criteria were intended as guidelines
Funding Full-day Early Learning What we know… What we don’t know… � The funding formula is � If funding will be available based on a per pupil for lunch room formula supervisors, minor capital expenditures, and admin � Phase One does not or other staff include capital funding � Risk Assessment and Mitigation work is underway with MCYS and the Region of Peel
Full-day Early Learning Program What we know… What we don’t know… � � Kindergarten is an optional program Structure of the day e.g.: who will supervise the � Both boards will align Kindergarten children during lunch time, if registration in February there is a nap time etc. � Different models of JK/SK cannot � Care options for children be offered in one school during the summer, school � The full-day program will be offered breaks, PA days etc. during the core hours of the day e.g.: 9:00 – 3:30 pm during the school year � That the DPCDSB will hold a lottery, if the demand is too high � Spring 2010 – a new full-day early learning curriculum will be announced
Staffing Full-day Early Learning Program What we do know… What we don’t know... � Team teaching � ECE salary model; ECE and � Hours for ECE’s Elementary teacher � If ECE’s in the school � 1:13 ratio, average system are eligible for class size of 26 wage subsidies children � Who will provide care for the children during school breaks, PA days and holidays
Extended Day Program What we don’t know… What we know… � What is sufficient enrolment? � Boards are expected to � How the program will be administered provide an extended day � How subsidies will be issued program e.g.: 7:30 – 9:00 am � and 3:30 – 6:00 pm where Licensing regulations � there is sufficient enrolment Adult/child ratios � � Cost of extended day program The program will be staffed by � ECE’s How fees will be collected � � Care options for children during the The extended day program is: summer, school breaks, PA days etc. � Optional for families � Paid for by parent fees � Subsidized for some families � Offered during the school year
Staffing – Extended Day Program What we don’t know... What we do know… � ECE’s will be school • If the Ministry of board employees Education will allow school boards to contract � The PDSB and DPCDSB child care operators to have recommended to deliver the extended day the MOE that they program in Phase One continue their agreements with existing • Ratios child care operators in � Child care options for Phase One 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 Toolkit What it is… What it is not… • A workbook to allow you to • A comprehensive begin to look at program financial impact analysis options to replace JK/SK that will determine programs viability • An estimate tool to gauge • A tool that shows you the some potential impacts to overall potential financial your costs and revenue impact to your centre(s) - related to JK or SK just to your JK and/or SK programs 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 findings � Inform 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 Toolkit � On 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 Toolkit � Read the overview to determine computer requirements � Click 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 operations � It 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
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