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The Atkinson Centre promotes research on child development, and the development of early learning policy and practice that serve young children and their families.

Dr. Akbari speaks to how high-quality licensed child care helps children develop vital skills during their first five years, which marks a critical developmental period in a child’s life. Early childhood educators (ECEs) provide children with the foundation they need to grow into future leaders. ECEs use their extensive knowledge of learning and child development to create high-quality learning opportunities through play and exploration.

Inspired by her 8-year-old, Jennifer co-founded Captains & Poets, a social emotional learning initiative that helps kids develop their best, authentic selves.

The Atkinson Centre promotes research on child development, and the development of early learning policy and practice that serve young children and their families.

Excerpt: "Starting Sept. 1, 2023, families with children in eligible half-day preschool and before- and after-school programs will save as much as an additional $145 per child, per month. The Province is providing the funding directly to participating child care centres so families do not need to apply to receive the savings."

The Atkinson Centre promotes research on child development, and the development of early learning policy and practice that serve young children and their families.

Named in Forbes 30 under 30, alum Dalia Ahmed is co-founder of Mind-Easy – a digital venture that brings culturally focused wellbeing services to workplaces.

The OISE GSA is happy to announce that we are now offering free menstrual and lifestyle products!

Excerpt: "Studies show that every dollar invested in early childhood education generates between $1.50 and nearly $3.00 in activity for the broader economy. Nearly 950,000 more Canadians are employed today than were before the pandemic. That includes a record 85.7 per cent labour force participation rate in July for Canadian women in their prime working years — and that is supported by our early learning and child care system, now nation wide. This level – 85.7 per cent – is a record high for Canada and it compares to just 77.5 per cent in the U.S."