Dominica
Early Childhood Education- The first Years are Forever
Dominican parents will soon know what to look for in selecting a quality early childhood centre for their children. This is because of a communication campaign being developed by the Council for Early Childhood Education which will provide information to parents and caregivers on the signs of a quality facility.
Veda George, the acting Assistant Education Officer for Early Childhood Education, noted that the campaign was important because parents need to recognize that pre-primary education is very important to laying the foundation for a child’s future development.
She also stated that parents also need to know that they have the right to ask questions about the staff and the facility to which they are entrusting the care of their child. “Whom are you leaving your child with? Is the caregiver healthy enough to take care of your child?” These are some of the questions, she stressed, that parents need be asking.
Under the theme: Early Childhood Education – the First years are Forever - some of the campaign materials that will be developed are a Quick guide to choosing an early childhood centre, two radio ads (one in Creole and one in English) two Television ads, 12 newspapers ads and a two-minute infomercial. The campaign is expected to be launched in January 2006
UNICEF EASTERN CARIBBEAN OFFICE
Early Childhood Education- The first Years are Forever
Dominican parents will soon know what to look for in selecting a quality early childhood centre for their children. This is because of a communication campaign being developed by the Council for Early Childhood Education which will provide information to parents and caregivers on the signs of a quality facility.
Veda George, the acting Assistant Education Officer for Early Childhood Education, noted that the campaign was important because parents need to recognize that pre-primary education is very important to laying the foundation for a child’s future development.
She also stated that parents also need to know that they have the right to ask questions about the staff and the facility to which they are entrusting the care of their child. “Whom are you leaving your child with? Is the caregiver healthy enough to take care of your child?” These are some of the questions, she stressed, that parents need be asking.
Under the theme: Early Childhood Education – the First years are Forever - some of the campaign materials that will be developed are a Quick guide to choosing an early childhood centre, two radio ads (one in Creole and one in English) two Television ads, 12 newspapers ads and a two-minute infomercial. The campaign is expected to be launched in January 2006
UNICEF EASTERN CARIBBEAN OFFICE
