Early Childhood Education

Sector Lead: Elaine Danelesko, MRU Integrative Health - Director

Engaging this sector is critical, this network of partners focus on setting the stage for lifelong physical activity. 

The initiatives and programs are aimed at 0-12 year olds. This sector is committed to engaging the child care providers and setting guidelines for child care settings in Alberta.

 

Current Initiatives:

• City of Calgary - "2012 Celebration of the Playground"
• Connected with Oxford County in ON via Colin Higgs, as he was working with them to develop a Policy similar to what is being developed in AB.  Elaine, assisted them in developing and submitting their Policy Proposal which was successful so this will help them to start developing a Policy as well.  This group has also submitted an order for the Hop, Skip and Jump resource.
• The next Pan AB Policy Development meeting is Feb. 28 and a draft of the policy is expected to be completed and ready to be submitted to AB Human Services - Child Care Branch & Accreditation.

 

Network:

• MRU's Centre for Child Well-Being and Department of Child and Youth Studies
• Alberta Health Services, Calgary and Area Child and Family Services Regional Authority
• Child care centres, day homes, pre-schools, out of school care

 

Advancing CS4L:

• Championing the importance of the Active Start stage of LTAD
• Active promotion of and engagement in CS4L AB Ambassador Network's Strategic Plan