One of the most powerful advocacy tools available to the child care sector may also be one of the simplest: asking parents what they think.
June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize the histories, cultures, contributions, and leadership of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. It is
The Association of Canadian Early Learning Programs (ACE) recently released its Sustainable Framework for CWELCC, arguing that Ontario’s child care system requires significant reform to
When the federal government released its Spring Economic Statement, many in the child care sector were left asking the same question: where is the plan
Prime Minister Carney’s plan to “Build Canada Strong for All” risks falling short of its own promise. The federal government’s spring economic update includes no
The case study examines two attempted non-profit child care expansion projects inScarborough—one at Malvern Family Resource Centre and the other at St. Paul’s United Churchin
The majority of families and educators across Ontario experience the school day as two separate systems. This split can create gaps in continuity, access, staffing,
Canada has made major progress in improving child care affordability through the CWELCC system—but expansion is now limited by a different challenge: infrastructure. With demand
In July 2024, the Ministry of Education cancelled 48 approved school-based child care projects in Toronto, eliminating 3,083 planned spaces for children aged 0-4. These