Table 9 Childcare representatives’ responses about policies surrounding physical activity education in childcare centers across Canada

Children

 We have visitors who share various physical activities with the children and educators talk with the children about, and role model the benefits of physical activity (ON)

 [A]s a play-based learning centre we try make everything a lesson (BC)

 Physical literacy is promoted during gross motor activities (AB)

 We could spend more time on teaching the children the importance of physical activity (NS)

Staff

 We have designated teachers that teach Physical Education! These teachers go through 6 months of CEFA [Core Education & Fine Arts] training (BC)

 All staff are expected to complete on-going training in regards to all developmental areas for children (AB)

 Encouraged but not a requirement presently (ON)

 Not enough - need more resources, and cost can be a problem (MB)

Parents

 We provide literature for parents about physical activity and healthy eating habits (NB)

 We promote all healthy habits to our parents including proper sleep, good nutrition and exercise. We do this through monthly newsletters, parent information nights, documentation and offering resources (BC)

 [T]his is not something that is currently implemented, but would be a great idea to educate parents on physical activity that their children need and enjoy (ON)