Resources

The Early Childhood Learning Knowledge Centre (ECLKC) is one of five knowledge centres created by the Canadian Council on Learning (CCL). The ECLKC is composed of a consortium of organizations led by the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development.

New! The current issue of CCL's Lessons in Learning has been prepared by the Early Childhood Learning Knowledge Centre and focuses on the benefits of unstructured play.  Read the full-length version of the paper, Let the Children Play, about the importance of learning through play in early childhood.

Early Childhood Community Development Centre

The ECCDC is a community-based, non-profit organization working to help child care providers achieve their child care goals by offering resources, training and supports.  It is committed to strengthening child care because it contributes to the healthy development of children, the wellness of families and the prosperity of Niagara.  In the 12 years since its creation by local volunteers, the ECCDC has become Canada's leading child care resource, referral and support organization.For more information, visit the website at http://www.eccdc.org/cc-programs/pdfs.php.

Home child care provider resources and events: http://www.eccdc.org/cc-providers/homeproviders.php.

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