"Growing Together: Early Learning & Family Support"

Early Childhood Education (ECE) in Canada focuses on supporting the development, learning, and well-being of young children from birth to age six. Programs vary across provinces but typically include daycare, preschool, and kindergarten. The government supports ECE through funding, licensing regulations, and curriculum frameworks like "How Does Learning Happen?" in Ontario.

High-quality ECE promotes school readiness, social-emotional development, and lifelong learning. Early intervention also supports children with special needs and helps close the opportunity gap.