Scotland vs Ontario

Courtney Handson- LavigneWendy AvendanoJamie- Lee Fowler

Underlying Philosophy

Scotland OntarioPre School Bank Street

Montessori Montessori

Educational Philosophy Emergent Curriculum

High Scope High Scope

Curriculum Curriculum

Thematic approach

Child Care Support Systems

Scotland Ontario

Child Tax Benefit Child Tax Benefit

Working Tax Benefit Subsidy

Child Care Vouchers Universal Child Care Benefit

Grants Ontario Child Care Supplement For Working Families

Availability & Accessibility

Child Care Services

Nannies Child mindersNurseries/

Play Groups

Out of the SchoolClub

Subsidy

Role of the Early Childhood EducatorScotland OntarioFeed the children healthy food Feed the children healthy food

Have a Safe, Nurturing Environment

Have a Safe, Nurturing Environment

Teachers Plan a Balanced Schedule

Setting up for different activities

Programs include a strong foundation in language development

Documentation ( departure, arrival, accidents etc)

Teachers work from lesson and

activity plans Most Teachers go on children’s interests

Teachers communicate with caregivers

Teachers communicate with caregivers