Resources
Early Learning and Child Care Professionals can explore resources to help guide their professional practice, connect to research articles, and find community supports.
Early Learning professionals can find resources here such as webinars, workshop presenters or links to information to support professional development as well as programming needs. If you are an Early Learning professional and you would like to submit information on workshop topics that you present, please complete the workshop submission form. Workshop presenters are responsible for keeping this information current by providing updated information for the website.
York Support Services Network offers the Community Crisis Response Service for persons who are having a mental health crisis, and their family or friends. By
A Public Health Guide for Child Care Providers is a resource specifically aimed at giving child care providers the most up-to-date information and resources
ABC is a free weekly program that promotes healthy pregnancies in a friendly and welcoming environment. Participants receive support and information on topics such as
The AECEO is the professional association for Early Childhood Educators (ECE’s), and its primary purpose is to advocate for respect, recognition and appropriate wages and working
Autism Ontario is the province’s leading source of information and referral on autism, and one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community. The
The Child Care Licensing Manual September 2024 provides information on the rules and regulations when operating a licensed child care centre/program. Learn More
The College of Early Childhood Educators (College) regulates and governs Ontario's Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) in the public interest. The College is the
Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) is a Public Health Agency of Canada initiative that focuses on forming partnerships in the community. The purpose
ConnectABILITY a website and virtual community dedicated to lifelong learning and support for people who have an intellectual disability, their families and support networks. Learn
Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir, French-language Catholic schools that are dedicated to academic excellence and the integral development of each student. Located in the heart
These schools welcome young people from various languages, religions, and cultures, everything is taught in French. Learn More
At Dad Central our vision is to see every child have access to an involved, responsible, and devoted dad. We exist to connect, inspire and
The kit is an easy-to-use checklist that allows parents and professionals to identify developmental issues and guide them to the appropriate treatment as soon as
The Early Years study, the original document, and Early Years Study 2 and 3 are studies using gathered evidence documenting the benefits of early education
EarlyON Child and Family Centres (EarlyON centres) offer free support services and programs to parents, caregivers, and their children from birth to six years old in Ontario. EarlyON programs are high-quality,
The Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program (HBHC) is a home visiting program. Healthy Babies Healthy Children provides eligible families with information, support and connections to
How Does Learning Happen? is a professional learning resource designed to support program development and pedagogy in a variety of early years settings, including licensed child care
Every Autistic person is unique. And every Autism diagnosis is unique. That’s why we offer a wide range of customized Autism services and supports
Families in York Region who have questions about early learning and child care can call the toll free kids line. Learn More
Services are provided throughout the Greater Toronto area, primarily in York Region, Durham Region and Simcoe County, to children and youth aged two to 18
Community-based Child and Youth Mental Health has a full range of assessment and treatment services, including individual, family and group counselling, is provided by an
Our vision is to assist individuals with Learning Disabilities achieve their full potential. We are determined to provide leadership in Learning Disabilities’ advocacy, research, education,
The Looksee Checklist by NDDS (formerly known as the Nippising District Development Screen) is a checklist providing a snapshot of a child's development until
Oak Valley Health: Child Development Programs (Speech, Vision and hearing) Learn More
Pflag is York Region’s LGBTQ2 support, resource, and education network – bringing together all members of the community. Whether you are a LGBTQ2 person who
PECE – the Positive Early Childhood Education program is an evidence-based program offering tailored solutions for individuals through to whole communities. PECE helps build
We help adults and young children develop resiliency skills. Children learn resiliency skills by watching adults model them. This simple idea is backed by 30
A quick reference guide for early years and health care professionals in York Region Early Identification of Red Flags in Child Development: Birth to
A maternal and child health home visiting program that provides a first-time mom valuable knowledge and support from pregnancy to when her child reaches two
Lessons from Research About Young Children The Ministry has worked with leading experts in the field of early childhood education to develop six research briefs
Children or teenagers reacting in unexpected ways? Many families are facing new challenges, and we’re here to help, with a whole online magazine full of
We’ve collected some simple and fun ways to boost brain building at home together with your child. Even a few minutes count. Check back for new
Serving one of the fastest growing areas in North America, The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) operates in the Regional Municipality of York, located
Services can be offered at a centre or in-home, from a couple of sessions to regular weekly to biweekly counselling. It is usually goal-oriented to
The York Region AACC was established because we believe there is a current void within the region, the absence of an organization, which represents the
Parents can get breastfeeding support and instruction at any of York Region’s breastfeeding clinics. Sessions are one-to-one with a nurse who has breastfeeding expertise. Families
Children need to be cared for while their parents work. They need to be active, participate in recreation programs and eat healthy food. York Region
The third largest school district in Ontario, serving the nine municipalities in the Regional Municipality of York. Our students consistently perform above average in provincial
To learn more about immunization, vaccines, and requirements. Immunization is one of the safest ways to protect you and your child from illness associated with
We are a collaborative of early years organizations & associations committed to improving access to nature programs for people of all ages. While the collaborative
Nutrition is key to health and York Region offers a range of nutrition programs, resources, and services to promote healthy eating, access to healthy
York Region Inclusion Support Services has developed four learning modules as part of the Resources for Inclusion Support in Early Learning Settings (R.I.S.E.) series.
York Region offers subsidies for recreation programs, day camps and youth overnight camps. Recreation programs and day camp subsidies provide children from families with low
York Region’s Early Years Program Finder allows parents and caregivers to search for licensed child care centres, including programs participating in the Canada-wide Early Learning