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...

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...

“Keep the Promise!” — Ontario Child Care Community Urges Ford and Carney to Fully Fund $10aDay Child Care, as Extension Deal Stalls Progress on Fee Reductions

by Carolyn Ferns | 11 Nov 2025 | News & Press Releases, Featured, Media

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  – November 11, 2025 Toronto, ON — Parents, educators, and child care advocates across Ontario are calling on Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Mark Carney to keep their promise and fully fund $10aDay child care. Their call comes...

Pressure is on to get a $10aDay child care deal signed

by Carolyn Ferns | 21 Oct 2025 | Featured, Media, News & Press Releases

On ECE Appreciation Day, Ontario parents and Early Childhood Educators launch a Countdown Clock to warn the provincial and federal governments that time is running out to secure the $10aDay child care plan.  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto – Early Childhood...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Ontario parents and Early Childhood Educators at  Queen’s Park Tuesday with an urgent call for Ontario and the federal government to sign new child care agreement

by Carolyn Ferns | 20 Oct 2025 | Events, Media, News & Press Releases

Toronto – Several Ontario families with young children and Early Childhood Educators will be attending the Ontario Legislature on Tuesday October 21st 2025 to mark nearly 5 months until the current $10aDay child care agreement expires, and launch a Countdown...