The current learning model for Ontario’s Kindergarten program, with a certified teacher and a designated early childhood educator (DECE) working together, gives children and their families the start to school that they need.
Research shows that the partnership between a certified teacher and a DECE provides lasting benefits in reading, writing, numeracy, self-regulation, and social skills.
Ontario’s Kindergarten program was designed by education experts, and it has proven to be a successful learning program, a model for other jurisdictions to follow and a fundamental piece of our world-class education system.
Kindergarten Works
Evidence shows that Ontario’s Kindergarten program contributes to reducing educational inequalities, reducing special education needs in young children and improving developmental outcomes, especially for vulnerable children.
Show your support for Ontario’s Kindergarten program.