References

Unique Program Features and Dynamics:

Government of Alberta. (2021). Early Learning and Child Care Act and Regulation. Alberta Queen's Printer. https://kings-printer.alberta.ca/570.cfm?frm_isbn=9780779856428&search_by=link https://kings-printer.alberta.ca/570.cfm?frm_isbn=9780779856602&search_by=link

Government of Alberta. (2014). Flight: Alberta's Early Learning and Care Framework. Curriculum Framework for Early Learning and Child Care. https://flightframework.ca/

Safety Planning and Emergency Preparedness:

Government of Alberta. (2014). Flight: Alberta's Early Learning and Care Framework. Curriculum Framework for Early Learning and Child Care. https://flightframework.ca/

Health, Illness Prevention, and Incident Management:

Government of Alberta. (2014). Flight: Alberta's Early Learning and Care Framework. Curriculum Framework for Early Learning and Child Care. https://flightframework.ca/

Strengths and Challenges:

Strengths https://littlesaintsacademy.org/little-snow-balls/

Challenges https://vishwajyot.com/challenges-initial-days-preschool/

Typical hours of operation and program duration:

References: Gestwicki, C. & Bertrand, J. (2015). Essentials of early childhood education. (5th edition). Nelson Cengage. Pg 12

Program structure as it relates to Alberta Licensing Regulations:

Alberta King’s Printer. (2021, February 1). Early learning and child care regulation. https://kings-printer.alberta.ca/1266.cfm?page=2008_143.cfm&leg_type=Regs&isbncln=9780779822478 Gestwicki, C. & Bertrand, J. (2015). Essentials of early childhood education. (5th edition). Nelson Cengage. Pg 113

Edmundson, O. (2025) ELCC 1201 Z - Week 2 Online Program Types and Quality [PowerPoint slides]. Early Learning and Child Care, Red Deer Polytechnic

Ratios and ages that are often involved:

Alberta King’s Printer. (2021, February 1). Early learning and child care regulation. https://kings-printer.alberta.ca/1266.cfm?page=2008_143.cfm&leg_type=Regs&isbncln=9780779822478

Typical schedules, routines, transitions:

References: Vikki Gray with help from Gibbons Preschool, Ochre Park Pre-K and Legal Public School Pre-K

Makovichuk, L., Hewes, J., Lirette, P., & Thomas, N. (2014). Flight: Alberta’s early learning and care framework. Retrieved from flightframework.ca. Section 1.6 pg 33

From Circle Time to Small Groups: Meeting Children’s Needs | NAEYC

Where is the program typically located:

References; Alberta King’s Printer. (2021, February 1). Early learning and child care regulation. https://kings-printer.alberta.ca/1266.cfm?page=2008_143.cfm&leg_type=Regs&isbncln=9780779822478

Gestwicki, C. & Bertrand, J. (2015). Essentials of early childhood education. (5th edition). Nelson Cengage. Pg 113