Advocate with LEF for Better Child Care Funding
The Learning Enrichment Foundation is calling on the help of our educators, parents, families, and community to support child care advocacy as we seek better child care funding in the province of Ontario.
Ways to get involved
Here are some more ways you can use your voice to make change in the childcare sector and increase educator support:
- Survey about the new Ontario childcare funding approach (OCBCC & AECEO)Share your thoughts, questions, concerns about the new child care funding approach.
- Sign a PetitionSign a petition from the Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care.
- Ministry of Education SurveyShare your feedback on what you search for in a quality early learning environment.
- How to Voice your ConcernLearn to write to your MPP through the Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care.
- AECEO Guide for contacting your MPPA guide for parents, family members, and allies for contacting MPPs.
News Coverage
Announcement of Funding Formula (CBC)Ontario reduces child-care fees, creates new funding formula
Global NewsToronto day care cutting salaries due to Ontario funding model of national childcare program
CBCToronto daycare operator reduces wages, cites lack of funding
The Canadian PressToronto daycare rolls back staff wage raises, blames Ontario's funding model
Education and Resources
Learn more about the child care sector in Ontario and the role of the ministry, child care providers, educators, parents, and more.
- Child Care Crisis in OntarioAn easy-to-understand explanation of what is happening with child care in Ontario.
- AECEO Roadmap to Universal ChildcareRead short reports about the different issues and highlights in childcare.
- Professional Pay & Decent WorkLearn about the AECEO’s Professional Pay for Professional Work campaign.
- The Municipal Role in ChildcareThe ability of municipalities to fund, manage, and deliver child care.
- Child Care NowStay up to date with the latest news in child care across the country.
- Building Blocks for ChildcareA list of resources to learn more about building an ECE childcare program.
