People
Needed more workers for his factory
Robert Owen
Canadas first creche in Montreal opened in
1850
When did the Confederation of Canada happen
1867
The Toronto Kindergarten Association was established in
1889
Who promoted that nurseries were beneficial for all children
Robert Owen
Opened Canadas first creche
Roman Catholic Nuns
English Speaking Montreal Day Nursery Program opened in
1887
Halifax
Known as the originator of Kindergarten (children's garden)
Friedrich Froebel
Untrained nannies, house keepers, a matron and sometimes a cook
First English Public Nursery was opened by
Wealthy Toronto Women
There were 120 public school kindergartens across Ontario by
1900's
In order for school to be available to all children it had to be
Hygiene, routines to encourage obedience, and moral development
Provided to mothers who were either
Poor, widowed, or deserted
Allowed children to bring their younger siblings to school
Hester How - grade 4 teacher
First Canadian Public School Kindergarten Program in Toronto opened in
1883
1841
Children were taught 5 main characteristics since birth
Punctuality, neatness, courtesy, cleanliness, and respect
Offered mother with assistances in
Employment
3 men that established publicly funded elementary education
Egerton Ryerson, Alexander Forrester, John Jessop
A kindergarten course was introduced at the Toronto Normal School (training facility) in
1885
History and Geography were added to the curriculum in
1850-1860
Froebel designed a curriculum for ages 3-6 years that included 4 key components
language, numbers, eye-hand coordination, forms
Gave mothers of children who attended 4 things to support them
Free milk, food, and clothing, and healthcare