Childcare From A Global Perspective …

Italy

World War II marked the start of a new era for child care in Canada

Day Nurseries

All developmental domains were considered

50% cost was shared with working mothers by The Dominion-Provincial War time Agreement

1946 – 1954 : Withdrawal of federal funds

1960’s & 1970: Big Change

1979 – CHILDCARE DECADE : ACTION DAY CARE

History & Evolution

19th and 20th century: Catholic ChurchHome based care was and still is seen as ideal1907: Maria Montesorri established her ‘Casa

dei Bambini’ (Children’s Home)World War II sparked interest in care; Reggio

Emilia approach introduced 1950’s &1960’sideas influenced by Piaget, Vygotsky, Dewey,

and MalaguzziLoris Malaguzzi led the battle; first public

preschool opened in 1963 1970’s: rise in infant-toddler schools occurred

History & Evolution

Philosophy

Reggio Emilia approach: children-led

Maria Montessori’s approach: how children learn

Maternelle : Borrowed from the French

preschool philosophy Child’s learning capacity Learning desire Sensitive to children’s

learning styles and their developmental stages.

Divided into 3 sections: petite (2 yrs), moyenne (3-4 yrs) and grande (5-6 yrs)

Growth of child occurs through progression of…

Availability & Accessibility

Operate September – August

36% 45 – 48 weeks34% 40 – 44 weeks20% 49 or more weeks

Working hours

Open 5 days a week

Availability & Accessibility

Availability differs in each province

Private / Government funded day care centres (Ontario)

Funding

Program Structure

state, private, & communal early childhood programs, implemented new Orientamenti (guidelines)

There are 3 guidelines - social, value, and importance

The Asilo Nido (day nursery) The Scuola Dell’ Infanzia (infant

school)

Child – staff ratios are; Asilo nido- 1:7 Scuola maternal (pre-primary

school)- 2: 20

formal and informal child care services

non-profit or commercial

infants and toddlers

school-age

full day/ half day learning programs for kindergarten children

Early Childhood Educator Qualifications

?2 year college diploma

CPR/First Aid (Level C) Certification

Police reference Check

Medical Documentation: up-to-date immunization record

Early Childhood Education Qualifications

Before :

Secondary / Vocational School Diplomas + Teacher Training

Early Childhood Education Qualifications

Present day requirements:

4 year University degree + Teacher prep training

?Roles and Responsibilities of an

Early Childhood Educator

Maintain health and safety procedures

Meet each child’s individual needs / encouragement in the development in all domains

Partners with parents

Roles and Responsibilities of an Early Childhood Educator

Class Participation

Arrivederci!!