What to look for in a high-quality 'pre-primary' or junior kindergarten program

By Christine McLean, Assistant Professor, Child and Youth Studies, Mount Saint Vincent University
Jessie-Lee McIsaac, Assistant Professor, Canada Research Chair in Early Childhood: Diversity and Transitions, Mount Saint Vincent University

This fall, many young children across Canada have entered early learning or preschool programs for the first time.

Access to early learning is a challenge across the country — and many parents scramble to find a space for their children.

But there are some programs that are readily available and accessible to all children in their catchment areas. In Nova Scotia, an investment…

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