The early years are important, and have a long-lasting impact on a child’s future.  There have been many changes and investments in the early years’ field in our province over the last several years.  Here are some resources to help you find the most current information about the early years in Ontario.

Child Care

Child Care and Early Years Act
Find and Pay for Child Care
Financial Support for Child Care
Getting Your Child Ready for Child Care
Make a Child Care Complaint
Canada-Ontario Early Years and Child Care Agreement

Child and Family Programs

Find a Child and Family Program
Child Development and Early Years Programs

Early Learning Research and Frameworks

Lessons from Research about Young Children
How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years