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.

The Child Health & Physical Activity Lab at Western University is inviting childcare professionals to share their favourite movement-based activities through a brief survey, and a chance to win a $100 gift card. Help the activity bank. Complete the survey here: uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Faisons cela correctement pour les enfants dès le début et investissons dans un apprentissage préscolaire à l'extérieur, de haute qualité et axé sur l'environnement. @cpche.ca @takemeoutside.bsky.social @naturalpod.com @outdoorplayca.bsky.social healthyenvironmentforkids.ca/held/

Canada’s $30B investment in a world-class system of $10-a-day child care should prioritize healthy and natural outdoor settings. Check out the HELD Collective Call for Action and urge your elected officials to take action: healthyenvironmentforkids.ca/held/2026-ca...

Kids need to play — and how cities are designed and resourced affects their access theconversation.com/kids-need-to...

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Join us as we explore what it takes to design a learning space that offers space for creativity and expansiveness. Simplicity doesn’t mean emptiness—it means creating space for what truly matters. Read the rest of our 5 core principles for design here: naturalpod.com/designing-a-...

Are you considering the needs of the brain when designing your learning spaces? Our expert contributor Dr Kathryn Murray explores combining what we know about neuroscience, developmental research and effective classroom practices in her Brain-SET Environments Formula. naturalpod.com/more-than-ju...

It’s time for change: healthyenvironmentforkids.ca/held/2026-ca... @cpha-acsp.bsky.social @cane-aciie.bsky.social @cape-acme.bsky.social

La Journée pour des Milieux d'Apprentissage Sains, c'est demain : healthyenvironmentforkids.ca/jmas/campagn... @cpha-acsp.bsky.social @cane-aciie.bsky.social @cape-acme.bsky.social @outdoorplayca.bsky.social

Healthy Environments for Learning Day is tomorrow: healthyenvironmentforkids.ca/held/2026-ca... @cpha-acsp.bsky.social @cane-aciie.bsky.social @cape-acme.bsky.social @outdoorplayca.bsky.social

Manitoba Budget update -- MCCA ➡️ 2.9% increase to wages ➡️ 1% increase to operating grant ➡️ 21 new child care facilities/2300 new licensed not for profit spaces ➡️ fully subsidized families will pay nothing for child care Very positive to see workforce, affordability and accessibility investments.

Emploi et Développement social Canada (EDSC) / Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Turn your passion into purpose. Start your journey in early childhood education. Find out about this exciting career, job opportunities and potential financial support. Visit: lnkd.in/egBeUQep

The report outlines positive steps on ELCC affordability, access (expansion of supply), workforce issues, and public funding.Nevertheless, important issues that still need to be addressed are evident in all areas. @childcarepolicy.bsky.social #CDNChildCare #10aDayChildCare #CWELCC #ChildCareCanada