NACC - M1 Ch11 - Terms

A regulated program that provides education and care for young children.

Example: A licensed child care centre serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

A part-time early learning program focused on children's social and developmental skills.

Example: A three-hour morning preschool program.

An early learning program that prepares children for kindergarten through play-based experiences.

Example: Four-year-olds participating in art, literacy, and outdoor play.

A school program that prepares children for elementary education.

Example: A full-day kindergarten classroom.

An early childhood program that supports Indigenous children's learning, culture, language, and well-
being.

Example: Children learn Indigenous stories, traditions, and language from community members.

Programs that provide care for school-aged children outside regular school hours.

Example: Children attend a supervised program before parents finish work.

Child care programs that meet government licensing requirements.

Example: A licensed child care centre inspected by the province.

Licensed child care provided in an educator's home.

Example: A home child care provider caring for six children under provincial regulations.

A kindergarten program that operates for the full school day.

Example: Children attend school from morning until afternoon.

A community program offering resources and services to children and families.

Example: Parenting workshops and early learning activities offered together.

Provincial or territorial monitoring to ensure ECE programs meet required standards.

Example: Regular inspections of licensed child care centres.

The knowledge, skills, and behaviours children develop before entering school.

Example: A child can communicate, cooperate, and participate confidently in classroom routines.