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Community Services Annual Report

2017 Community Services Annual Report

Community Services measures its success by how well the Regional department helps people improve their overall quality of life. Each of the four divisions (Children's Services, Employment and Income Support, Housing Services, Seniors' Services) is working together to show the impact their programs and services have on a citizen's basic needs, health, level of independence, and relationships.

2022-2026 Early Years and Child Care Service Plan

As the Consolidated Municipal Service Manager (CMSM), the Region of Waterloo Children’s Services is engaging in system-wide planning for licensed early learning and child care services. The 2022-2026 Early Years and Child Care Service System Plan will act as our road map for the next four years and is based on input from parents, service providers, child care operators and researchers.

Full 2022-2026 Early Years and Child Care Service System Plan

Full 2022-2026 Early Years and Child Care Service System Plan (Accessible Version)

Executive Summary of the 2022-2026 Early Years and Child Care Service System Plan

The system plan will provide a picture of our priorities and actions for the next four years to create a more accessible, affordable, high quality, equitable and inclusive early learning and child care system. By working with community partners and taking a strategic approach, we will work to ensure that Waterloo Region is a community where all children thrive. Please visit the Engage Waterloo Region website for updates on this initiative.

2016-2020 Early Learning and Child Care Service Plan

The 2016-2020 Early Learning and Child Care Service Plan is a road map for licensed early learning and child care services in Waterloo Region. The five key actions in it are based on input from the community. That includes child care operators, community partners and more than 1,100 parents.

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Summary
Service Plan Progress Update 2019
Service Plan Highlights 2019

Early Years and Child Care Profiles

The Early Learning and Child Care Profiles share key indicators for early learning and child care services in Waterloo Region. Comparisons to previous years help identify trends and changes. It also supports planning as we strive to ensure all children thrive in our community.

2022 Early Years and Child Care Profile

2020 Early Years and Child Care Profiles

2018 Early Learning and Child Care Profiles

Early Development Instrument (EDI) 2018

EDI Summary Report

The Early Development Instrument results for 2018. A snapshot of children’s developmental health at school entry for Senior Kindergarten Students in Waterloo Region and across Ontario for the 2017/2018 school year.

5 Cycles of the EDI

A look at five cycles of the EDI results in Waterloo Region and across Ontario.

EDI Data Portal

Children and Youth Planning Table

The Children and Youth Planning Table of Waterloo Region is a community-wide partnership that works towards maximizing the wellbeing of children and youth. The partnership includes service providers, researchers, planning bodies and funders serving children, youth and families.