New set of eight polyvinyl mats available in the early childhood resource library and two individual polyvinyl mats for families in the parent lending library. These mats can be used to enhance the physical education in many ways. When an activity mat is...

Construction tools and kitchen sets have been updated to include more naturally occurring household and job site items to encourage curiosity and knowledge about real, everyday materials children find so intriguing. Providing safe...

Our Early Learning Resource Library has a great selection of single glass bottles! Your image of the child will influence the choices of materials provided within programs. Offering a variety of glass containers provides rich...

New gross motor equipment now available for borrowing in the Early Childhood Resource Library! This item can be used in different ways; sitting, standing, rocking or rolling. The teeter popper makes a satisfying popping sound as the...

Are you a certified ECE? Did you know you can apply for funding to attend professional development classes or conferences?For more information go to the ECEBC website and complete the Professional Development Application form. The form is located under the...

Do you have questions about the Affordable Child Care Benefit? Did you know you could get money back for training or workshops you attend? Let our new Community Connectors come visit your centre to answer these questions and more. Soon you will be...

Our Early Childhood Resource Library now has baskets available for borrowing! Aesthetically pleasing baskets can help display learning materials for children to choose from freely. An organized play space allows children to see all the choices available to...

We had such an amazing time celebrating Canada day that the party still going in our Library! Learning about our country's wildlife and offering familiar figures that are supported and explored through play and literature is an age appropriate...

It's no secret how much we love loose parts here at Child Care Options, but did you know we sell a selection of small loose parts in our Early Years Learning Store? Summer is a great time to introduce loose parts to your outside play! Come visit us and our...

Are you a subscriber to our early childhood resource library? Our Library team is working on updating the Outer Space resources, adding new games, puzzles and books. There are many transformable materials in the loose parts section of the library that can...

Are you a certified ECE? Apply for funding to attend professional development classes or conferences. ECE Student BursaryThis bursary is open to all students studying ECE. Eligible students can apply for up to $4,000 per semester in funding to assist with...

We have noticed that our large mandala pieces are highly sought after and feedback from our clients boasts how much the children in their care have enjoyed playing with these beautiful materials in many transformable ways. This new geometric mandala...

Our Spring/Summer 2019 Professional Development Calendar is now available and registration has begun. Don’t miss your chance to register for one of the many exciting workshops we have planned for you this season. And remember you can now register online! Check it out...

Making your own paint brushes is an inexpensive, fun way to add variety to your art area. All you need are items from around your home, items found in nature or from the dollar store. Using a variety of materials for the brush part of the paint brush...

With a conference this size there are many, many people to thank. To the participants, presenters, volunteers, marketplace attendees, sponsors, community partners, CCRR staff and more, the entire Children the Heart of the Matter conference committee thanks...