Supporting All Domains of Child Development in Daycare

Social Development

Emotional Development

Emotional Development

Encouraging sharing, turn-taking, and group play
Supporting children to build friendships and empathy
Providing group activities like circle time, music, and cooperative games
Modeling respectful communication and problem-solving

Emotional Development

Emotional Development

Emotional Development

Helping children identify and express their emotions
Teaching self-regulation and coping skills
Offering a consistent daily routine to provide security and trust
Creating a warm environment where children feel safe and valued

Cognitive Development

Emotional Development

Language & Communication Development

Stimulating thinking through puzzles, storytelling, science, and exploration
Encouraging curiosity, asking questions, and critical thinking
Promoting early math and literacy concepts through play
Observing and supporting each child’s unique learning style

Language & Communication Development

Language & Communication Development

Language & Communication Development

Reading books daily and encouraging storytelling
Singing songs, using rhymes, and engaging in conversations
Supporting both expressive (speaking) and receptive (listening) language skills
Creating an environment rich in vocabulary and dialogue

Physical Development

Language & Communication Development

Physical Development

Providing daily outdoor play and movement activities
Supporting gross motor skills through climbing, running, jumping
Developing fine motor skills with drawing, cutting, building blocks, and sensory play
Teaching safe use of tools and materials

Aligned With:

Language & Communication Development

Physical Development

BC Early Learning Framework (ELF)
ECEBC Professional Standards
Community Care and Assisted Living Act – Child Care Licensing Regulation