Back to SearchSarnia, ON – Monday, May 9 marked the inaugural system-wide professional development day for the licensed child care sector in Lambton County. The event, themed Heartwork and So Much More, saw child care and early years professionals from across the County joining municipalities across Ontario for learning opportunities and discussions on the impact and value of child care to families and communities.
Several municipalities joined together to plan the Heartwork event, which was made possible by the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario through Child Care and Early Years Workforce Funding. In addition to the professional development opportunities, the day celebrated and expressed appreciation towards child care and early years professionals. Conversations on the importance of child care and the desire to build a strong, high quality, accessible child care system were at the forefront of discussion.
“Our Early Childhood Educators and child care staff play such an important role in our local economy. They are essential in ensuring that parents can go to work with the peace of mind that their children are well cared for every day,” said Lambton County Warden Kevin Marriott. “I would like to thank all of our child care staff, on behalf of the County, for all that you do in shaping Lambton’s children, and Lambton’s future.”
Over 4,300 early learning professionals from across Ontario had the opportunity to participate in this one-day event. Locally, over 450 educators participated through both in-person and virtual venues across Lambton County.
The Homelessness Prevention and Children’s Services department works to build and grow an early years and child care system that is responsive to the current and future needs of children and families in Lambton County. Learn more at lambtononline.ca/childcare.
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Please contact:
Melissa Fitzpatrick
Manager, Homelessness Prevention and Children’s Services
County of Lambton
519-344-2062 ext. 2016
Email Melissa Fitzpatrick
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