Name of the child
Date of birth
Name of the parent or guardian
THE CHILD’S
EDUCATION RECORD
Name of the educational childcare provider
Date on which provision of childcare
services began
IN AN EDUCATIONAL CHILDCARE ESTABLISHMENT
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childcare provider
Educational childcare providers are now required to keep an
education record for each child in their care, in order to:
encourage dialogue with the parents;
support the detection of difficulties, if applicable; and
facilitate the various transitions.
Childcare establishments must send a periodic portrait of
each childs development to his or her parents by no later
than December 15 and June 15 of each year.
The portrait provides an overview of the status of the child’s development in the
physical and motor, cognitive, language, and social and emotional domains (described
on the back).
The progression in a child’s development can be observed from one portrait to the
next.
The portrait is not a report card and does not spell out targets to be attained.
The childcare establishment must meet with the parents if they request it, to discuss
the child’s portrait.
Reminder
A partnership between the educational childcare establishment and the parents is
essential to the child’s harmonious development.
Confidentiality
The parents’ authorization is required for an education record to be sent to a third
party.
A CHILD’S
EDUCATION RECORD
EXPLANATORY LEAFLET FOR PARENTS
EXPLANATORY LEAFLET FOR PARENTS
Periodic portrait
The periodic portrait provides an overview of the status of a childs development in
each developmental domain. Its content is based on observations made on a daily
basis at the educational childcare facility.
The domains of child development
Physical and
motor
Children develop their motor skills through play. They become
aware of their body by moving. They develop their senses by
exploring the world around them. They become aware of the
importance of healthy lifestyle habits and of safety.
Social and
emotional
Children are interested in others and develop their social skills
to form harmonious relationships. They participate in group life
and learn to respect the rules of conduct. Children get to know
themselves better, and to understand, express and regulate their
emotions. They make choices based on their tastes, interests, and
needs. They develop self-esteem and confidence in their ability to
learn. They become more independent through all types of positive
experiences.
Language
Children develop their skills in order to communicate, express their
ideas and needs, and understand other people’s ideas. They expand
their vocabulary by interacting with their peers and the adults around
them. They develop an awareness of reading and writing.
Cognitive Children develop strategies and acquire knowledge to gradually
understand the world around them. They experiment with problem
solving and decision making. They develop an awareness of
mathematics and science .
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For a child who was given special support, the following documents or information were
taken into account when preparing the periodic portrait (summary or appendices):
Name of the child: Date of birth:
Prepared by: on: 
Signature of the person who prepared the portrait:
Transmitted on:
Signature of the parent or guardian:
PERIODIC PORTRAIT OF DEVELOPMENT
Name of the child: Date of birth:
Prepared by: on: 
Additional information about
the child’s development
Developmental domain or domains that raise questions:
Educational actions taken to support the child and results obtained:
Tools used to confirm the questions, if applicable (appendices):
Summary of the exchanges with the parents and courses of action to be prioritized for the child:
OPTIONAL SECTION
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chosen by the
childcare provider