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 Clock to put the pressure on both the provincial and federal government to get a deal signed.
Parents with firsthand experiences of transformative fee reductions, as well as the stress of waitlists and child care deserts, will be on hand to share personal stories during a morning press conference. Tuesday is also Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day, but ECEs will attend Queen’s Park not to celebrate but to talk about what is at stake for them if a $10aDay child care agreement is not signed. Both ECEs and families will share calls to decision makers for $10aDay child care to be strengthened and expanded in Ontario.
What: Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care press conference
Where: Queen’s Park Media Studio
When: Tuesday October 21st, 9:30AM
Speakers: Carolyn Ferns, Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care
Janet Amito, parent with transformative experience of reduced child care fees
Amber Straker, Association of Early Childhood Educators Ontario
Many ECEs and families with young children will be available for comment.
Media contact:
Carolyn Ferns, Policy Coordinator
Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care
carolyn@childcareontario.org | 647-218-1275