The Early Childhood Learning Agency (ECLA) was announced in the Speech from the Throne in February 2008. It is situated within the Ministry of Education and works in close cooperation with the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
The ECLA has been tasked with exploring the feasibility of expanding early learning programs in British Columbia. It will report back to government decision makers by the end of 2008.
As part of this work, the ECLA would like to know what you think. A consultation paper which asks for input on the feasibility of full-time kindergarten for five-year-olds and optional full-day pre-kindergarten for three- and four-year-old children, is now available. Responses received by July 18, 2008 will be carefully considered.
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