by Kim McMinn | 18 Aug 2026 | Active Events, Active Campaigns, Featured
Appreciation Day 2026 Wednesday, October 21, 2026 is the 26th annual Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day. This day recognizes the commitment, skills and hard work of Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) and staff who work with young...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
