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This chart summarizes Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten programs across Canada’s provinces and territories. It compares program auspice, schedules, age groups, and enrollment criteria. It shows whether attendance is mandatory, participation rates, curriculum and pedagogy guidelines, staff qualifications, and parent fees. It also notes whether programs receive federal support through the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care agreements. This resource helps policymakers, educators, and parents understand regional differences and identify areas for improvement in early learning.

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Excerpt: "Beginning in the fall of 2025, a significant number of school divisions will begin a pilot, noted the minister, with full implementation in all school divisions in fall 2026. All students will be screened in early fall for at least three consecutive years between kindergarten to Grade 4. A second screening will take place in the spring, which will be optional for students that meet benchmarks in the fall. School divisions will select from standardized evidence-based screening tools to ensure the program is reliable and can predict students who may be at risk of future reading difficulties including dyslexia."

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United by Diversity: Strategies and Solutions for Equitable Education, the 2025 �������� GSRC welcomed over 180 students on March 21st & 22nd for a memorable event!

Excerpt: "The YMCA of Pictou County and Citizens for a Health Pictou County are partnering with the Province to provide 70 more child-care spaces. The $2.7 million investment in infrastructure work gives families in the area more options and improved access to child care. “We know families are eager for child care that is close to home,” said Marco MacLeod, MLA for Pictou West, on behalf of Brendan Maguire, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development. “These new spaces in Pictou County create more options for Nova Scotians in these communities as we work toward our goal of creating 9,500 new child-care spaces by March 31, 2026.”"

With three U of T degrees, John Dias is working to expand the French learning platform he launched with his late father

Mehdia Hassen a reçu la Bourse d'études supérieures 2025 de mobilisation des connaissances pour son exposition sur la jeunesse afghane de Toronto.

Excerpt: "Child-care operators in Cumberland County are adding more spaces with funding from the Province, giving families more options and improved access. The Province is providing about $4.5 million in funding to two child-care operators, resulting in 77 new spaces. “By investing in child care, we invest in our future, helping families participate in the workforce and grow Nova Scotia's economy,” said Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and MLA for Cumberland South, on behalf of Brendan Maguire, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development. “We will continue to work with all of our partners to add more spaces for Cumberland County.”"

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