Frequently Asked Questions

What is Full Day Early Learning for four and five-year-olds?
What will my child learn?
How will full day early learning benefit my child?
What are the components of the Early Learning Program?
How can I register my child for the full-day program?
Is there a cost to register my child for full day learning?
Will transportation be provided?
How were schools selected for Early Learning in September 2010?
Where can I obtain more information?

What is Full Day Early Learning for four and five-year-olds?

Full Day Early Learning is a curriculum-based program offered in six Rainbow Schools. Four and five-year-olds will attend school all day, every day. There will be two adults in each classroom of 26 students - a teacher and an early childhood educator. Before and after school programs will be offered for a nominal fee. Subsidies will be available for some families, based on financial need.

What will my child learn?

Through instruction and play-based learning, children will develop socially and emotionally by interacting with their peers and the adults who teach and guide them. They will also develop their capacity in language and mathematics, and participate in physical activities and the arts.

How will full day early learning benefit my child?

Full day early learning will offer children a high quality program that will provide a sound start for a healthy and productive life. They will have increased opportunities to be with their peers and to develop the academic and social skills necessary for school. The program will build a solid foundation for each child's reading, writing and math skills. Early learning will also help your child make a smoother transition to Grade 1.

What are the components of the Early Learning Program?

The Full Day Early Learning Program has two components:

Core component In each classroom, one teacher and one early childhood educator will work together to help children learn during the regular school day.
Optional extended day component Before and after school programs for 4 and 5 year olds will be led by early childhood educators, based on interest.

How can I register my child for the full-day program?

If your child was born in 2007, he or she can attend school in September 2011. All four and five year olds can attend school all day, every day. For more information on registration, contact your neighbourhood school.

Is there a cost to register my child for full day learning?

The regular school day portion of the full day early learning program is part of Ontario's publicly funded school system. There will be no cost for this portion of your child's day.

If you choose to enroll your child in the extended day program offered before and after regular school hours, you will pay a fee. Subsidies will be available for some families, based on income.

Will transportation be provided?

Busing will be offered for four and five year olds, based on Board policy through the Sudbury Student Services Consortium. To see if your child is eligible for busing, please contact the Consortium at 705-521-1234 or 1-877-225-1196.

Transportation for the before and after school programs will not be provided.

How were schools selected for Early Learning in September 2010?

At the Ministry of Educations request, Rainbow District School Board recommended the schools that would be ready for the early learning program effective September 2010, based on availability of space and community needs.

Where can I obtain more information?

For more information about full-day early learning programs at Rainbow Schools:

talk to the principal at your nearest school

visit the Ministry of Educations website at www.edu.gov.on.ca/kindergarten

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