EarlyON at Family Day

Today we recognize the Islamic New Year, the beginning of the month of Muharram and the Islamic calendar. We wish all those observing a peaceful and meaningful year ahead.

Some of the most meaningful learning happens beyond four walls.

At Family Day, outdoor experiences help children build confidence, curiosity, creativity, and a connection to the natural world.

Explore our new Outdoor Learning webpage and discover how nature-based learning helps children learn, grow, and thrive.

🔗 https://familydaycare.com/outdoor-learning-family-day/

June is National Indigenous History Month. We recognize the contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples to Canada’s history, cultures, and communities.

Today we highlight Tomson Highway, Cree author, playwright, and musician, known for sharing stories that celebrate language, humour, and Indigenous culture.

Tomson Highway: kipimâtisinaw tapâhpeyahk An intimate glimpse into the life of Cree author, musician, playwright, and storyteller Tomson Highway, who is the 2022 recipient of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for …

| Sharing stories from Black Canadian history that continue to shape the country we live in today.

Violet King Henry made history as the first Black Canadian woman to become a lawyer in Canada. In addition to her legal career, she worked in human rights and public service, advocating for equity in employment and education.

Her path opened doors that had previously been closed — and helped redefine what leadership in law could look like in Canada.

Violet King Henry - Wikipedia Violet Pauline King Henry (October 18, 1929 – March 30, 1982) was a Canadian lawyer and activist. King was the first Black woman lawyer in Canada, the first Black person to graduate law in Alberta, and the first Black person to be admitted to the Alberta Bar. She was also the first woman named to ...

There’s something special about children getting cozy with a good book. 📚💛

A quiet reading moment from our soft seating area at Markville Early Learning & Child Care Centre.

This National Indigenous History Month, we recognize the importance of language and storytelling.

We highlight Jeannette Armstrong, Syilx Okanagan author and educator, who works to preserve and teach the Syilx language and cultural knowledge through writing and education.

| Sharing stories from Black Canadian history that continue to shape the country we live in today.

Chloe Cooley was an enslaved Black woman in Upper Canada whose forced violent arrest in 1793 sparked outrage and directly influenced early anti-slavery legislation in Canada. While much of her life is not recorded in detail, her resistance became part of a turning point in Canadian law and history.

Her story reminds us that acts of courage — even when the world is not listening — can still change the course of history.

Black History Month Stamp honours Chloe Cooley Canada Post

June is PRIDE Month -- a time to celebrate the diversity, strength, and contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities while continuing to foster spaces where everyone feels safe, valued, respected, and included.

At the heart of early learning is belonging — creating environments where children and families can be themselves, feel welcomed, and know they are cared for just as they are.

This month, we celebrate kindness, inclusion, acceptance, and the many ways that people and families are beautifully unique.

It's National AccessAbility Week — a time to celebrate the leadership, contributions, and voices of persons with disabilities across Canada.

This year’s theme, “Building a Strong, Accessible Canada,” reminds us that accessibility is a shared responsibility. It’s about removing barriers, uplifting inclusive practices, and creating communities where everyone can participate fully and with dignity.

National AccessAbility Week: May 31 to June 6, 2026 - Canada.ca National AccessAbility Week, which runs from May 31 to June 6, 2026, is a time to celebrate the progress we’ve made to build a more accessible and disability inclusive Canada while continuing to break down barriers.