The federal government’s announcement of an additional $5.4 billion over two years for the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system was an important signal that Ottawa remains committed to affordable child care. However, the conversation has already shifted

As Canada continues to expand its early learning and child care (ELCC) system, one challenge remains consistent across the country: ensuring there are enough qualified educators to deliver high-quality programs. In June 2026, Child Care Now released A Vision and

The City of Toronto is providing a new One-Time School Age Grant in 2026 to support licensed School Age programs operating in child care centres and home child care agencies. The funding recognizes the financial pressures facing School Age programs