Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day 2026

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...

New Report: $10aDay Child Care Plan Boosts Ontario GDP by $13.6 Billion, Generating Over $2 Billion in Provincial Revenue for the Ford Government

by Carolyn Ferns | 27 Jul 2026 | Publications, Featured, Media, News & Press Releases, Resources

TORONTO (July 27, 2026) — A new report released today reveals that the expansion of affordable child care services in Ontario has delivered a substantial economic boost to the province, even as the provincial government lags behind national progress in implementing...

Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care welcomes $5.4B federal boost; calls on  Ontario to increase its own child care investment and sign new agreement

by Carolyn Ferns | 19 Jun 2026 | Featured, Media, News & Press Releases

TORONTO, ON – The Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care (OCBCC) is welcoming the announcement that the federal government will provide an additional $5.4 Billion over two years to bolster the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system, while calling...

September 2026 Parents for Child Care Organizing Meeting

by Carolyn Ferns | 17 Jun 2026 | Events, Active Events, Featured, Parent Events, Parents

Start: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT End: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 9:15 PM EDT Event Type: VirtualA virtual link will be communicated before the event. Host contact info parentsforchildcare@gmail.com This organizing meeting...

Budget 2026: Ontario still isn’t paying its fair share for child care

by Carolyn Ferns | 1 Apr 2026 | News & Press Releases, Featured, Media

The 2026 Ontario budget shows that the Ford government still doesn’t understand the value of early learning and child care to Ontario’s economy. Ontario families, communities, the economy – and the provincial government – are benefiting from federal...

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...