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When male statues become caregivers for a day, care counts

When male statues become caregivers for a day, care counts

by Carolyn Ferns | 12 Mar 2026 | Campaigns, Active Campaigns, Featured, Media, News & Press Releases

Picture a familiar historical statue of a powerful male leader – a man remembered for shaping cities, nations, or laws. Now imagine that same statue wearing a bright baby carrier, with a tiny doll tucked safely against his chest. This unexpected sight has been popping...
Now Launched! Care Counts Campaign

Now Launched! Care Counts Campaign

by Carolyn Ferns | 7 Mar 2026 | News & Press Releases, Active Campaigns, Campaigns, Featured, Media, Uncategorized

New from the Association of Early Childhood Educators, the Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care, and our partners and allies! The Care Counts campaign is a multi-year advocacy campaign aimed at securing decent work and pay for Early Childhood Educators and child...
P4CC Campaign Launch: $10 a Day Child Care For All!

P4CC Campaign Launch: $10 a Day Child Care For All!

by Carolyn Ferns | 12 Feb 2026 | Parents, Active Campaigns, Active Events, Campaigns, Events, Featured, Parent Events

RSVP FOR THIS EVENT Start: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT End: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 9:15 PM EDT Event Type: VirtualA virtual link will be communicated before the event. Host contact info:  parentsforchildcare@gmail.com Ontario...
Letters to Ministers in advance of the Federal Provincial Territorial Forum on Early Learning and Child Care

Letters to Ministers in advance of the Federal Provincial Territorial Forum on Early Learning and Child Care

by Carolyn Ferns | 27 Jan 2026 | Uncategorized, Active Campaigns, Campaigns, Elected Leaders, Featured

Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Most Responsible for Child Care are meeting this Thursday January 29th and Friday January 30th in Ottawa to discuss the future of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELLC or $10aDay) plan. The Ontario...
HOW TO: Hosting an Open House or Program Tour for policy makers at your child care centre

HOW TO: Hosting an Open House or Program Tour for policy makers at your child care centre

by Carolyn Ferns | 23 Oct 2025 | Campaigns, Active Campaigns, Resources

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 a simple and effective advocacy tactic. It is a great chance to build a relationship with your elected officials, and to...
Countdown!

Countdown!

by Carolyn Ferns | 2 Oct 2025 | Parent Campaigns, Active Campaigns, Campaigns, Elected Leaders, Featured

The clock is ticking! Ontario’s $10aDay child care agreement ends March 2026. Tell your politicians to sign today.
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