Impact Category: Family/Community supporters

Our children need support and structure now more than ever. In a world of convenience, these trained and professional individuals take the time to educate our children and interact with them face to face, this quality of care is lacking in unregulated centers and sadly at homes as well. Impacting growth and development, we need … Continued

The pedagogical support staff at the Cornwall Island Montessori Centre are wonderful and an essential part of the Centre. They provide needed support to staff and students. As a parent, their work and contributions are deeply valued.

Our children and the individuals who care, teach, and support them must be priority. Early childhood educators and pedagogical support workers are vital in the development of our children. Now is not the time to cut resources that support them to do this very important work.

Hello, As parents, we leave our children in the care of early learning centres every single day so we can go to work and provide for our families. We trust that these centres are properly staffed, properly supported, and equipped to care for our children safely, compassionately, and inclusively. Hearing about cuts to pedagogical support … Continued

My son has so much joy being at daycare with his friends. We are also grateful to have a place where our children can be cared for safely while we can go to work and earn money to support our family and daily life.

As a mother of 4 I am forever gratefull for educators including Pedagogical Support Staff. My children love going to the center and look forward to going each and everyday. It has helped them in so many ways to develop & learn knew things. It also helps grow there confidence, being more socialable with other … Continued

Our daughter is autistic, and transitions, whether arriving at care, moving between activities, or adjusting to change, often require additional time, patience, and understanding. These are exactly the moments where Pedagogical Support Staff make a difference: when a child needs a quieter approach, extra reassurance, or individualized support that can’t be rushed. Having this role … Continued

We love the center that my children attend. We are so lucky to have staff that love and care for our children as if they were their own. Due to these cuts one of my children’s favourite staff members is losing 50% of their hours. This staff member not only plays with her and teaches … Continued

As a parent to a child with special needs, it is incredibly important to me and my family to know that our child is receiving the care and attention he deserves throughout the day. As a working parent, I don’t have the option to be at home with my child every day, but knowing he … Continued

All children need support!