Canadian Child Care Federation

08/04/2026

Extreme heat events are becoming more common. Canadian Partnership for Children's Health & Environment has this short informative video with tips to keep the children in your program safe in the outdoors.

Watch this short video on how to make outdoor play areas safe for k...

08/04/2026

Every child in Canada deserves a healthy, safe, and sustainable space to learn, play, and grow! 🌿👶
The Canadian Child Care Federation (CCCF) and the Canadian Partnership for Children’s Health and Environment (CPCHE) have outlined a vision for creating climate-resilient and eco-friendly early learning environments. From conserving resources and reducing emissions to deepening children's connection with nature, discover how Early Childhood Educators and providers can lead the way.
📄 Read and download the full plan here: https://cccf-fcsge.ca/ece-resources/topics/child-health-safety-environment/providing-healthy-sustainable-child-care-environments-vision-for-canada/

07/24/2026

Today is International Self-Care Day! When you spend your days pouring into others, finding small moments to recharge is vital. Try these today:

1️⃣ Step outside for 5 deep breaths.
2️⃣ Disconnect from screens for 30 mins tonight.
3️⃣ Join our Facebook Groups to connect with your peers!

🔗 Click here to join our Facebook Groups and explore more of our self-care resources!

07/19/2026

Water play is a staple of summer programming in early learning environments! ☀️💧 However, as we recognize National Drowning Prevention Week, it is a critical time for programs of all sizes—from family child care homes to large centres—to review their water safety policies and active supervision protocols.What is your team's top safety protocol when incorporating water play into your summer curriculum?

👇Read more about summer safety best practices on the CCCF website: https://cccf-fcsge.ca/ece-resources/topics/physical-activity-play/water-safety/

07/16/2026

Summer Learning Starts Here! ☀️

Invest in your professional growth and join us for the Let’s Talk Science Summer Learning Series designed for Early Years Educators!

During this virtual interactive three-part series, explore new strategies and find practical ideas to support early learning and expand your teaching toolkit. Join us to:

 Foster creativity, explore Maker Space, and inspire your young learners to become imaginative innovators!
 Support curiosity, questioning, and what it means to develop engineering mindsets.
 Encourage collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving through design and build activities.
 Transform stories and ideas into hands-on learning experiences!

Participants who register and attend live will receive a certificate for each session they attend. Plus, if you complete all three sessions, you can earn a Learning Pathways Engineering Badge!

Saturday, August 11 | 7:00 p.m. EDT
Constructing Curiosity: Playing Towards a Solution
Register Now: https://letstalkscience-parlonssciences-
ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/NmvpAC04QB6jhPX6R5Y65Q

️Saturday, August 18 | 7:00 p.m. EDT
Design, Build, Innovate: Fostering Young Learners
Register Now: https://letstalkscience-parlonssciences-
ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/ejdkzot1Tx2jLqH8xpkYFg

Saturday, August 25 | 7:00 p.m. EDT
Reading Between the Solutions: Exploring Problem-Solving
Register Now: https://letstalkscience-parlonssciences-
ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/ThnzakbHR1er_0e-XHUohg

Join Let’s Talk Science this August to discover new possibilities, gain confidence, and inspire the next generation of innovators. Spots are limited, secure your place today!

07/15/2026

Are you experiencing a heat wave? CPCHE has tips for coping with extreme heat in your child care setting. Watch their short video for easy, low-cost ways to keep children safe. https://youtu.be/Drpp0CizXXk?si=3R0Y0RevlN5hwlmA

07/09/2026

Calling all Early Childhood Educators and Providers! 📣
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07/07/2026

Extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and intense in Canada. Children are especially vulnerable to heat-related health risks. Many children spend the summer months in child care settings, not all of which are equipped with adequate cooling. How do we ensure that child care settings remain safe and healthy when temperatures rise? This 2-minute video from CPCHE and CCCF outlines simple measures to keep indoor spaces cool during extreme heat events. Intended for child care professionals, the video is also useful for families. Check it out here: https://healthyenvironmentforkids.ca/2026/06/26/videos-on-coping-with-extreme-heat-in-child-care-settings/



Canadian Child Care Federation
National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health - NCCEH-CCNSE
Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA)
For Our Kids
Outdoor Play Canada
Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors
HEPRU - Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit
Canadian Public Health Association

07/07/2026

Les épisodes de chaleur extrême sont de plus en plus fréquentes et intenses au Canada. Les enfants sont particulièrement vulnérables aux risques sanitaires liés à la chaleur. De nombreux enfants passent les mois d’été dans des structures d’accueil, qui ne sont pas toutes équipées d’un système de climatisation adéquat. Comment garantir que ces structures restent sûres et saines lorsque les températures grimpent ? Cette vidéo de 2 minutes, réalisée par le PCSEE et la FCSGE, présente des mesures simples pour maintenir la fraîcheur des espaces intérieurs lors des épisodes de chaleur extrême. Destinée aux professionnels de la petite enfance, cette vidéo est également utile pour les familles. Découvrez-la ici : https://healthyenvironmentforkids.ca/2026/06/26/conseils-pour-faire-face-a-la-chaleur-extreme-dans-les-milieux-de-garde-a-lenfance/



Canadian Child Care Federation
National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health - NCCEH-CCNSE
Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA)
For Our Kids
Outdoor Play Canada
Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors
HEPRU - Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit
Canadian Public Health Association