Help Shape the Future of Early Learning and Child Care in Muskoka

Thursday, June 13, 2024 (Muskoka, ON) – The development of an Early Learning and Child Care 5-Year Service Plan for Muskoka is underway. Led by the District of Muskoka, this mandated Plan will use community input to understand and address the needs of families, early learning professionals, and service providers over the next five years. The District encourages children, parents, caregivers, early learning professionals, and service providers to share their insights and experiences about Muskoka’s existing early years and child care sector through an online survey or by participating in upcoming focus groups.

“Our goal is to make sure that every child and family gets the support they need to thrive. What children experience in their early years shapes their future.  Investing in our children today builds a stronger Muskoka for tomorrow.” – Nancy Alcock, Chair of the Community and Planning Services Committee

How Can You Participate?

Community Survey – Share your insights and help shape the future. The community survey will be open between Thursday, June 13th and Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024.

Focus Groups – Participation ensures community reflection. Focus groups will be held to hear from parents and caregivers about their diverse experiences and needs. This is an opportunity for community to have a conversation that focuses on specific questions in a safe and confidential environment.

• July 8, 2024, from 1-2 pm at Bethel United Church in Huntsville
  
• July 9, 2024, from 1-2 pm at Bracebridge United Church
  

If you would like to participate in a focus group, please fill out a registration form.

Your feedback is crucial in setting appropriate priorities for the next five years. For more information and to access the survey or focus group registration, please visit www.muskoka.on.ca/EarlyLearningPlan

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