Together, We Take Action
OCBCC campaigns are grounded in addressing the real challenges faced by families, child care providers, and public services across Ontario—and the belief that change is possible when we raise our voices together.
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Our campaigns drive policy reform, public awareness, and government accountability around the key pillars of a better child care system:
- Accessible, affordable child care for every family
- Decent wages and working conditions for educators
- Public, non-profit expansion—not privatization
- Sustainable, transparent child care funding
We invite you to explore our active campaigns and get involved.
Active Campaigns
HOW TO: Hosting an Open House or Program Tour for policy makers at your child care centre
Invite your politicians in to learn about how important your program is to the community. Why? Hosting a Child Care Open House for policy makers is...
Countdown!
The clock is ticking! Ontario's $10aDay child care agreement ends March 2026. Tell your politicians to sign today.
Tell your politicians! Sign the $10aDay child care agreement and follow the Roadmap to Universal Child Care in Ontario.
Send your one-click message! With only months until the end of the current Canada-Ontario $10aDay child care agreement, Ontario still has not signed...
Active Campaigns
HOW TO: Hosting an Open House or Program Tour for policy makers at your child care centre
Invite your politicians in to learn about how important your program is to the community. Why? Hosting a Child Care Open House for policy makers is...
Countdown!
The clock is ticking! Ontario's $10aDay child care agreement ends March 2026. Tell your politicians to sign today.
Tell your politicians! Sign the $10aDay child care agreement and follow the Roadmap to Universal Child Care in Ontario.
Send your one-click message! With only months until the end of the current Canada-Ontario $10aDay child care agreement, Ontario still has not signed...
Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day 2025
Appreciation Day 2025 Tuesday, October 21, 2025 was the 25th annual Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day. We recognized...
Tell Elected Leaders What Matters to You
Your elected officials need to hear from you. We make it easy to send an email, request a meeting, or attend a local event to talk about what families and educators need now.
Countdown!
The clock is ticking! Ontario's $10aDay child care agreement ends March 2026. Tell your politicians to sign today.
Tell your politicians! Sign the $10aDay child care agreement and follow the Roadmap to Universal Child Care in Ontario.
Send your one-click message! With only months until the end of the current Canada-Ontario $10aDay child care agreement, Ontario still has not signed...
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Past Campaigns
Vote for $10aDay Child Care!
In this election, we’re voting for $10aDay child care. Lower fees have made life more affordable for many families. And, it’s not just good for...
Open Letter to Premier Ford to Secure Federal Child Care Funding Extension
136 Ontario organizations have signed an Open Letter to Premier Doug Ford asking him to accept a federal offer to extend federal $10aDay child care...
2024 Days of Action for Early Learning & Child Care
Every November since 2022, Child Care Now has organized Canada-wide Days of Action for Early Learning & Child Care. This year's actions will be...
Vote for $10aDay Child Care!
In this election, we’re voting for $10aDay child care. Lower fees have made life more affordable for many families. And, it’s not just good for...
Open Letter to Premier Ford to Secure Federal Child Care Funding Extension
136 Ontario organizations have signed an Open Letter to Premier Doug Ford asking him to accept a federal offer to extend federal $10aDay child care...
Want to Take Action?
Campaigns are most powerful when people get involved. Here’s how you can help:
- Send a message to your MPP
- Share campaign graphics and updates on social media
- Host a discussion in your workplace, centre, or community group
- Invite OCBCC to speak at your event
- Donate to help fund outreach materials and advocacy efforts