Early Childhood Education and Care in Canada

Which province in Canada provides kindergarten for all four-year-olds?

• Ontario

• Quebec

• Manitoba

• Prince Edward Island

What is the main responsibility of the federal government in Canada's ECEC system?

• Regulating childcare centers

• Funding and policy roles

• Allocating funding to non-profit organizations

• Providing kindergarten programs

What is the predominant type of school service in Canadian kindergarten provision?

• Full day school services

• Part-time nursery schools

• Home childcare

• Regulated childcare centers

Which population groups are directly funded by the federal government for ECEC programs?

• ECE professionals, advocacy groups, and researchers

• Low-income families, single parents, and refugees

• Children with disabilities, foster children, and immigrants

• Indigenous Canadians, military personnel, and newcomers to Canada

What is the primary responsibility of families in Canada's ECEC system?

• Paying for childcare

• Advocating for childcare policies

• Providing ECE training

• Operating childcare centers

Which province in Canada provides kindergarten to all five-year-olds at no fee to parents?

• Quebec

• Ontario

• All provinces provide free kindergarten

• Manitoba

What is the main objective of ECEC programs in each province and territory?

• Promoting women's equality

• Various objectives such as school readiness, early intervention, and poverty reduction

• Supporting mother's labor participation

• Reducing childcare fees for low-income families

What percentage of childcare in Canada is non-profit?

• 70%

• 50%

• 30%

• 90%

Which province in Canada provides full day kindergarten for all five-year-olds?

• All provinces provide full day kindergarten

• Ontario

• Quebec

• Manitoba

What is the fee for school-age care in Quebec when school is in session?

• $15.00/day

• $10.00/day

• $5.00/day

• $8.15/day