On October 18, British Columbia announced the expansion of the Seamless Day Kindergarten initiative to twenty local schools. Seamless Day Kindergarten began as a pilot project and leverages integrated teams of teachers and early childhood educators to support children through before- and after-school care using existing classroom spaces. The initiative is yet another incredible example of how early childhood education (ECE) can be successfully integrated into public education to strengthen the system and improve outcomes for children.
In the government’s news release, B.C. Education Minister Jennifer Whiteside highlighted how improved access to ECE “is critical in supporting parents, particularly mothers, to pursue career or education goals while being confident that their kids are being cared for.” Minister of State for Child Care, Katrina Chen, also praised the initiative for using existing classrooms which can help create new spaces quickly and “make it easier for busy parents to get to work and have peace of mind knowing their kids are cared for and learning, all in one spot.”
To learn more about the B.C. government’s Seamless Day Kindergarten program, click here