Better Child News Today

Downtown Toronto operation will come to an end in July

The Toronto High Park YMCA Child Care Centre says they will not be able to continue offering infant care at its Dundas Street location

Many child-care centres are limiting enrolment or closing rooms because of a staffing shortage primarily driven by the low wages.

Advocates say that early childhood educators in Ontario are among the lowest paid in the country, and say that raising their wages is critical to the success of the $10-a-day childcare program.

Advocates say that early childhood educators in Ontario are among the lowest paid in the country and raising their raises is crucial.

Global News

The looming "child care cliff" means that 3 million kids will be left without care — not to mention what will happen to parents and providers alike.

The child care workforce crisis has worsened in Ontario to the point that many programs are limiting enrolment because they cannot staff.

Interconnectivity of stable housing, ability to work and child care has some Hamilton families unable to secure any of the three

Improving pay and working conditions are the most crucial ingredients in addressing the shortage of child-care workers, advocates say.