Full-Day Kindergarten
In September 2010, Ontario began phasing in Full-Day Kindergarten for four- and five-year-olds. As of September 2011, Dufferin-Peel offers this program at 24 school sites. The Ministry of Education’s goal is to have the program fully implemented in all publicly-funded schools in the province by 2014. View a complete list of schools and implementation dates (PDF).
About the Program
Through instruction and play-based learning, children in Full-Day Kindergarten develop socially and emotionally through interaction with their peers and the adults who teach and guide them. They also develop their capacity in language and mathematics, and engage in healthy physical activities and the arts. A new curriculum, based largely on the current kindergarten program, is being used in full-day classrooms.
As part of the full-day program, certified teachers and registered early childhood educators work together to help young students learn and grow during the regular school day. Families can also choose to register their children for optional student programs held before and after the regular school day.
Registration
Full-Day Kindergarten registration will take place at the same time regular Kindergarten registration occurs. For information about Kindergarten registration, contact your local Catholic school or visit the Kindergarten Registration page of our website.
Boundary Maps
Brampton
Mississauga
Caledon/Dufferin
Optional Extended Day Program (Before and After School Child Care)
The optional Extended Day Program (for four- and five-year olds) in Dufferin-Peel Catholic schools will be provided by three child care agencies: Family Day Care Services, PLASP Child Care Services and YMCA of Greater Toronto. The program will operate in accordance with Education Act requirements, and only at sites where there is sufficient interest. Parents will pay a fee of $25.00 per day* for school days and professional activity days. Fee subsidies are available for families who qualify for financial assistance.
Hours of operation will be on schools days, from 7:30 a.m. to school start and from school end to 6:00 p.m. Programs will also operate on Professional Activity Days from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. only. To find out if this program is available at your school, and to learn more including fee subsidy eligibility requirements, please contact the child care agency appointed for your school. View a complete list of child care providers at our Full-Day Kindergarten sites.
*Note for PLASP programs only: a fee of $23.50 per day applies if the professional activity day program is not required.
Interested in an DECE position?
Interested applicants must apply online and include the following documents: resume, Catholic pastoral reference, copy of diploma/degree and proof of good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators. For more information, contact the Teacher Personnel Department at 905-890-1221.
For more information about Full-Day Kindergarten, visit http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/kindergarten/
Fact Sheet (PDF)
Parent Guide (PDF)