Do you know an exemplary volunteer with a Peel non-profit board of directors and/or community planning committee making a difference in the lives of children and families in Peel? Here is your change to put their name forward for the Sylvia Leal Award for Exemplary Leadership. CDRCP is calling for nomination of individuals whose support and inspiration stands out in the community. Click the image below to download a fillable nomination form. Please note that the deadline to receive your nomination is Friday, June 14, 2019. 

No one should be refused access to child care because of special needs or subsidy. You have the right to access child care without discrimination. Licensed child care providers who have a Fee Subsidy and Funding Agreement with the Region of Peel are required to:

•   Offer space to families in receipt of fee subsidy, if spots are available

•   Support children with special needs through Peel Inclusion Resource Services (PIRS), based on capacity

If you believe you have been denied access to child care because of special needs or subsidy, please contact the child care provider first so they have the opportunity to respond to your concern.

If the concern cannot be resolved by working with the provider, you may submit a complaint via the following link http://peelregion.ca/children/access-to-childcare.asp

We have some great news for families! If eligible, families with children aged 0-4 years old attending licensed child care centres in Peel will recieve a fee reduction for fees paid in 2018. Click below to find out more information:

 Join us at the Alex and Ani Store at Square One on Friday December 8th from 4 pm - 7 pm as we meet community members, and inform them on CDRCP's programs and services in a fun and fashionable way!

The Quality Initiatives team at CDRCP provides innovate, inspiring, and enjoyable professional education opportunities for the Child Care and Early Years community. Many educators, and professionals in the sector participate to enhance their skills, develop new strategies, and learn best practices from topic experts and other professionals. Find out how easy it is to register and stay connected to all of the learning opportunities CDRCP has to offer!

Are you looking for fun activities to integrate into your classroom or learning environment? The Resource Centre at CDRCP contains various materials for educators and parents to introduce to young children. With over 5000 resources available for loan it can be tricky to narrow down what resources you should borrow… Here are the top 3 most borrowed items in the Resource Centre you can borrow today! 

Calling out all educators! Our Reflective Practice At Work series is back! If you are an experienced educator, just beginning in the early learning sector, or anywhere in-between, this series is for you. It’s essential in providing you with crucial insight and a richer understanding of your role in supporting the foundations of learning. Sometimes all we need is that little push in the right direction to reach our full potential. The Reflective Practice series will inspire educators to grow as leaders and develop their practice. 

Did you know that Canada has a big birthday this year? This July 1^st will symbolize Canada’s 150^th birthday, meaning it will be 150 years since confederation where Canada officially became a country.  While we have lots of reasons to celebrate the meaning of this extra special birthday for our Home and Native land, we have turned to the community, and asked them…

Leadership Myths

Although leadership in the workplace is often mistakenly associated with positions of authority, it is not a job title.  Leadership is a skill that anyone can possess and everyone should strive for. We each have the capacity to be leaders, and despite many of us exemplifying leadership qualities on a daily basis, we shy away from calling ourselves leaders. Why is that?

For many families, choosing quality child care can be very overwhelming. It is an important decision as there are so many factors to consider when leaving your child in someone else’s care. Essentially, parents need to identify their needs and become informed before they can begin considering their options.