Toronto First Duty (TFD) is a universal
early learning and care program model for every child that simultaneously:
meets
the developmental needs of children to ensure they reach
their full potential
supports
parents to work or study
supports
parents in their parenting role
The TFD model
brings together kindergarten, child care and parenting supports
into a single program. Through TFD parents are able to access the
full range of child and family supports available in their community.
Informing
Full Day Learning ~Lessons from the TFD research at the Bruce/WoodGreen
Early Learning Centre-Submission to the Early Learning Advisor on
Full Day Learning. ~December 2008 Lessons
from the TFD Research ~December 2008 Toronto
First Duty Phase 1 Final Report
~October 2007 Toronto First
Duty to Toronto Best Start
The demonstration period for TFD has concluded as the partners prepare
to make integrated service delivery the operational standard for Toronto's
children's service system. The Bruce WoodGreen Early Learning Centre
(BWELC), will be a prototype that furthers the integration process
and continues to inform the implementation of the Best Start Strategy
in Toronto and across Ontario.
Tours
of the Bruce WoodGreen Early Learning Centre
will be held on the third Tuesday of each month.
To book a spot, please e-mail: kmccuaig@rogers.com
Toronto's
Best Start Plan
is a 10 year strategy for meeting the early learning and care
needs of the city's young children and was informed by the experiences
of Toronto First Duty.
