COVID-19 Resources & Supports
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While daycares in Alberta were given the green light to reopen on Thursday, not all child care centres are ready to welcome back children and their families. “I think it’s been a really challenging... Read more
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On May 14 Nicki Dublenko, Vice Chair of the Association of Early Childhood Educators of Alberta and Annalise Yuzda, Vice President of Child Care from the YMCA of Northern Alberta were invited to... Read more
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Cora Dernederlanden was worn down because she couldn't see her friends or go to school, was missing her usual activities and stuck in the house. It was a feeling many people can identify with. "When... Read more
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Early childhood educators (ECEs) in Alberta share common experiences, challenges, and joys. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, AECEA understands that you have a lot of concerns, both related to the... Read more
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To support those returning to work this month and to provide a safe, supportive environment, childcare facilities will need substantial financial support as they prepare to reopen this week,... Read more
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On May 8, 2020 Alberta Children's Services sent the following documents to support the re-opening of child care and out-of-school care programs. At this time, they follow the same guidelines that... Read more
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Prior to the pandemic, the Alberta early learning and child care (ELCC) system was already deeply underfunded and lacked planning mechanisms for spaces, quality and workforce development. As details... Read more
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On May 7, 2020 AECEA sent a letter to the Minister of Children's Services, Rebecca Schulz, calling for further supports and investment in the child care sector. VIEW THE LETTER
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The Association of Early Childhood Educators of Alberta (AECEA) is asking the Province of Alberta to work with and consult the Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) sector to address the complex... Read more
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The Association of Early Childhood Educators of Alberta (AECEA) has been very concerned about the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the early learning and child care sector, its workforce as... Read more