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In the Best Interests of Children and Families: A Discussion of Early Childhood Education and Care in Alberta

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Report Summary: 
A discussion paper that provides an overview of the current funding and delivery of early childhood and care in Alberta as well as an alternate vision for how early childhood education and care can be approached and supported to better meet the needs of Alberta's children and their families.
Report Author(s): 
The Muttart Foundation
Report Publication Date: 
2010-11

In conjunction with the release of this discussion paper, the Foundation held a discussion on December 3rd, 2010 to allow key stakeholders in the Edmonton area the opportunity to consider the paper and begin a broader dialogue on the options it presents for advancing the funding and delivery of early childhood education and care. Additional discussions will take place in Grande Prairie, Calgary, Red Deer, and Medicine Hat/Lethbridge to engage others in these important discussions.

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