Reports
Children's Services
2024-2034 Early Years and Child Care Service Plan
As service system manager, DNSSAB Children's Services is responsible for the development of a local service plan that addresses both local priorities and supports the Ministry's priorities for a high-quality, inclusive, affordable, accessible and data-drive system.
Over the next ten years, DNSSAB is committed to continuing to strengthen the early years and child care system through five key goals:
- Increase access to affordable licensed child care and EarlyON programming
- Strengthen recruitment and retention of the early years and child care workforce
- Enhance quality and program delivery in early years and child care settings
- Improve communication, engagement, and partnerships
- Enhance and improve service system administration and program delivery.
The 10-year plan also includes two appendices:
- Appendix A: DNSSAB Children's Services Directed Growth Plan 2024-2026
- Appendix B: DNSSAB Children's Services Marketing and Communications Plan 2024
The plan and its appendices can be downloaded using the links below.
Early Years & Child Care Services Report
The following reports were prepared to address questions and respond to requests for data brought forward by individuals seeking to better understand the early years and child care programs and services available in the District of Nipissing, as well as pressures that exist in the sector.
EarlyON Child & Family Centres – Annual Report
EarlyON Child & Family Centres are dedicated to supporting the relationships between families and their children by giving them a place where they can come together and engage in positive, meaningful experiences. These reports provide information on the usage of EarlyON Centres in the District of Nipissing.
You can download the 2023 EarlyON Annual Review by clicking below.
| Type | Title | Download |
|---|---|---|
| PDF Document | 2023 EarlyON Annual Review Infograph | Download |
Early Development Instrument (EDI)
The Early Development Instrument (EDI) is a population based measure developed by the Offord Centre for Child Studies at McMaster University. This questionnaire is completed by Senior Kindergarten teachers in the second half of the year (February/March) and is designed to measure a child’s ability to meet age-appropriate developmental milestones at school entry.
The EDI measures children’s developmental health across five domains: Physical Health & Well-Being, Social Competence, Emotional Maturity, Language & Cognitive Development, and Communication Skills & General Knowledge.
Click below to view a brief overview of the 2021 results of the EDI or to download the full report. The 2018 EDI summary and report is also available for viewing below.
Pre-Kindergarten Experiences Survey (PKES)
The Pre-Kindergarten Experiences Survey is for parents or guardians of children entering school for the first time. The survey helps us better understand the environments, relationships, and services that impact children and families' overall health and well-being.
The first implementation of the PKES was conducted in 2020. Click below to view the results of the survey or to download the infographic.
