Advocacy Tools & Information You Can Use

Our resources are created to support families, educators, students, and advocates working to improve Ontario’s child care system. Whether you’re looking for quick facts, campaign tools, or in-depth research, this is your go-to space.

Explore our fact sheets, guides, publications, and more—all grounded in evidence, driven by equity, and designed to inform action.

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Publications

In-depth reports, policy briefs, and research papers that break down the issues shaping child care in Ontario. Use these to stay informed, support your advocacy, or cite in conversations with decision-makers and stakeholders.

Explore the evidence

Fact Sheets

Need quick, reliable information? Our fact sheets are clear, accessible, and perfect for sharing with parents, educators, or the public.

Topics include:

The $10-a-Day Child Care Plan (CWELCC)
Understanding Ontario’s Child Care Funding System
The Importance of a Wage Grid
Public vs. Private Care
Parent Priorities in Child Care

Get the facts

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News & Media

We respond to urgent policy issues, government decisions, and sector news that affect families, educators, and child care providers across Ontario. Check out the latest and get in touch to request media commentary.

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HR Innovation Toolkit

Based on the work of the Ontario Decent Work Taskforce, we know that the working conditions in the Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) sector significantly contribute to the challenge in recruiting and retaining qualified staff here in Ontario. The National Network on Early Learning and Child Care Human Resources Innovation and Decent Work aims to address staff recruitment and retention issues through developing and incubating innovative solutions to common ELCC workplace challenges.

The HR Innovations Toolkit includes:

Hiring resources, including job descriptions, job boards, and tips for promoting your centre
Retention resources, such as mentorship program tools, career maps, centre book study, and professional development policies
Community presentations and webinars

Recruit and retain

Resources for Students & Faculty

New to the child care sector? Studying early learning?

These resources provide foundational knowledge, recommended readings, and advocacy entry points for emerging child care workers, educators and allies. Ideal for ECE students, researchers, or anyone exploring the policy landscape.

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