Positive Impacts of $10aDay Child Care
A Mother's Story When I had my first baby, I enjoyed my time at home but as my parental leave came to an end I began to frantically search for child care. I contacted the local CCRR andlooked at various options. I was not impressed with the cost of childcare...
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Survey for the Child Care Workforce in BC
SRDC wants to hear how BC’s Early Care and Learning Recruitment and Retention Strategy has impacted you and those who work with you. The survey is intended for everyone in the child care workforce plus educators and educator assistants holding certificates but not currently working with children. More information is available...
Parents Feel Squeezed...
Parents feel squeezed by child-care costs. Here’s where they want help BY MEGHAN COLLIE GLOBAL NEWS Posted October 20, 2019 Steve, 32, knows all about the struggle to find affordable, high-quality child care. The new father lives in Ottawa with his wife and 11-month-old son. Until recently, both of them worked full time, Steve...
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Where do the Parties Stand on Child Care
Federal election 2019: Where do the major parties stand on family and child care? Although household income is on the rise in Canada, many families are still feeling strapped for cash. Here is a look at the promises the major parties have made to ease the financial burdens of raising...
Port Alberni Stroller Brigade
Port Alberni ‘Stroller Brigade’ marches for child care ELENA RARDON Oct. 7, 2019 Port Alberni parents, guardians and early childhood educators joined others across British Columbia in a Stroller Brigade for Child Care last weekend. Dozens gathered at Wallace Street and Wood Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 5 before walking down to...
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Universal childcare system is crucial
If we’re serious about getting more women in executive roles, a universal childcare system is crucial TEA NICOLA CONTRIBUTED TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL PUBLISHED OCTOBER 6, 2019 Tea Nicola is the CEO and co-founder of WealthBar, one of Canada’s leading online wealth management platforms. In the pages of this paper,...
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Federal Election Agenda
B.C. parents aim to put child care on the federal election agenda Ian Holliday, CTV News VancouverPublished Saturday, October 5, 2019 Parents rallied in 21 communities across B.C. Saturday to draw attention to an issue they want to see discussed on the campaign trail during this federal election: child care....
Video: Families in Langley
Langley march calls for affordable daycare Stroller Brigade on Saturday was one of several such demonstrations in B.C. JOTI GREWAL Oct. 5, 2019 About two dozen parents and kids marched around the Langley Events Centre Saturday afternoon, carrying signs that read, “Kids matter/Invest in child care now,” “we want $10/day child...
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Penticton Stroller Brigade
Families march for childcare By MELANIE EKSAL Penticton Herald Oct 5, 2019 A brigade of families marched to Queen’s Park Elementary School Saturday morning in an effort to raise awareness for changes in the childcare industry. Together, the Coalition of Child Advocates of B.C., Early Childhood Educators of B.C. and the...
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Stroller Brigades in BC
'Stroller brigades' across B.C. make plea for national child-care strategy Maryse Zeidler · CBC News · Posted: Oct 05, 2019 Parents and their supporters in 21 communities across British Columbia rallied on Saturday morning to call for a national child-care strategy. The protesters, many of them with strollers in tow, want the federal government to...
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Kelowna Stroller Brigade
Kelowna Stroller Brigade marches for affordable and accessible childcare Oct 5, 2019 by Megan Trudeau A group of enthusiastic families and childcare workers gathered today at the Parkinson Rec Centre to raise awareness ahead of the federal election. Armed with signs, balloons and whistles, the group marched all the way...
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Squamish Stroller Brigade
Parents and tots protest for affordable childcare in Squamish Stroller brigade through downtown joins 20 communities’ plea Keili Bartlett Squamish Chief OCTOBER 5, 2019 It’s a sunny Saturday in Squamish, and there are more strollers than usual being pushed through downtown. On Oct. 5, around 50 parents — and at least...
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Campbell River Stroller Brigade
Childcare centres to hold Stroller Brigades in Campbell River Brigades to encourage people to vote in the federal election with early care and learning in mind. The Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC with the Early Childhood Educators of BC and The Waitlisted Project are coordinating province-wide “Stroller Brigades...
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New Westminster Stroller Brigade
Stroller Brigade hits New Westminster this weekend Theresa McManus New West Record OCTOBER 3, 2019 The Coalition of Child Care Advocates of B.C. is using the federal election as an opportunity to highlight the importance of child care funding. The group is holding a Stroller Brigade for Child Care on...
Child Care a Federal Election Issue
B.C. parents demand to make child-care a vital federal election issue BY NIKITHA MARTINS Posted Oct 5, 2019 VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – A number of parents are hitting the streets armed with their strollers to voice their demand to make child-care more of a federal election issue. The ‘Stroller Brigade’ is...
Langley Stroller Brigade
Langley march aims to make child care a federal election issue The Stroller Brigade will be held Saturday at the Langley Events Centre JOTI GREWAL Oct. 4, 2019 A stroller brigade will take to the streets of Langley this weekend with the goal of making child care a federal election issue....
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Child Care in the Federal Election on CBC Radio
Listen here to Stephen Quinn from the Early Edition interview Sharon Gregson, spokesperson for the $10aDay Plan, and Paul Kershaw, founder of Gen Squeeze.
Stroller Brigades in Kelowna, Kamloops, Vernon & Penticton
Stroller Brigades want attention on child care across B.C. InfoNews.ca Jenna Wheeler KAMLOOPS - In 20 cities across B.C., mothers, fathers, childcare providers, and guardians will partake in the Stroller Brigade in an effort to increase visibility and political focus on issues parents face trying to find and afford childcare. On Saturday,...
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Comox Valley Stroller Brigade
Comox Valley Stroller Brigade bringing childcare crisis to forefront Comox Valley Record, October 1, 2019 Have you or someone you know been on a waitlist for childcare far longer than you care to admit? Does the lack of quality, affordable, accessible childcare have a negative impact on your life? Does...
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Join the Stroller Brigades on October 5th
It’s now confirmed there will be a federal election on October 21st and we’re hoping you’ll help us to make Child Care visible as an important election issue in your community! The Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC along with the Early Childhood Educators of BC and The Waitlisted Project are supporting province-wide “Stroller...
Child Care in Sea-to-Sky Region
Child care in Sea-to-Sky region going from 'bad to worse to crisis to chaos' Municipalities, provincial government say work is being done to alleviate child-care crunch Liam Britten · CBC News · Posted: Aug 19, 2019 Elliott Hashimoto spent 18 hours outside in the dark and rain of a Whistler night to get what's...
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Support for $10aDay from Nelson, B.C.
Support for move toward universal childcare supported by council... by Timothy Schafer on Sunday August 25 2019 The province is moving towards the creation of a universal childcare plan and the city has moved to support that effort and becomes the 60th municipality to do so. The city recently approved a...
North Okanagan begins community child care planning
Thanks to a $25,000 grant from the province to undertake a community child care planning process, the City of Enderby has secured a consultant who will be kicking off the process. Kara Wilhelms will be working directly with the community to develop a child care inventory, needs assessment, and action...
Budget surplus means B.C. on track to provide universal child care
Minister of Finance Carole James says ending 2018 with $1.5 billion operating surplus makes ten-dollar-a-day child care accessible to more families. VICTORIA (NEWS 1130) — The latest Public Accounts report from the provincial government shows the operating debt has been eliminated for the first time in more than 40 years –which should...
Over 600 new Indigenous Early Learning & Child Care Spaces
Indigenous families in over 30 communities throughout the province will benefit from more than 600 new, free licensed child care spaces and expanded Aboriginal Head Start (AHS) programs. These programs support Indigenous families in becoming stronger and keep children connected to their culture. The announcement was made by Katrine Conroy,...
New Spaces Fund increasing to $3 million per project
Maximum funding amount available from Childcare BC New Spaces Fund increasing to $3 million per project THE maximum funding amount available from the Childcare BC New Spaces Fund to public-sector organizations, such as local governments, school districts, tribal councils and First Nations governments, is increasing to $3 million per project, up...
Surrey Board of Trade Pleased
Surrey Board of Trade Pleased with BC Government’s Funding Increases for Childcare Spaces SURREY – On July 15, the BC Government announced funding increases for childcare spaces. A significant increase in funding will help public-sector and non-profit organizations create more publicly owned and operated child care spaces in BC communities. The...
Three New Child Care Centres coming to Burnaby by 2020
Cornelia Naylor/Burnaby Now APRIL 16, 2019 Burnaby should have three new child-care centres with a total of 124 new licensed spaces by January 2020, thanks in part to $2.25 million from the provincial government. The City of Burnaby is getting $2 million to help build two of the centres with...
$1 Million for Maple Ridge Child care
Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows News PHIL MELNYCHUK Jul. 2, 2019 Maple Ridge is getting a $1-million boost for child care services at the new Albion Community Centre, thanks to the senior governments. Federal and provincial politicians stopped into Maple Ridge on Tuesday to announce the award that will allow the city to...
Kamloops assessment
Child-care assessment continues in Kamloops Jessica Wallace / July 11, 2019 After receiving provincial funding to assess child-care spaces, city staff will be engaging this summer with child-care providers. The city issued a survey and now plans to follow up in person. Anecdotally, the city and KTW have heard of a shortage...
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Katrina Chen visits local child care
Cabinet minister pops into local daycare Oliver Chronicle / July 9, 2019 Minister of State for Child Care Katrina Chen paid a visit to Inkameep Preschool and Daycare last week. “This is a real example of culturally inclusive childcare and we definitely need more examples like this to make sure...
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Rethinking how to pay for new spaces
Iglika Ivanova and Lynell Anderson: Building B.C. a universal child-care system means rethinking how to pay for new spaces The Province News / July 8, 2019 OPINION: To quickly meet the needs of B.C. families we need to rethink how we fund new spaces and invest in publicly owned child...
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Whistler staffing crisis
Who's minding the baby? Clare Ogilvie / July 4, 2019 Staffing and housing issues are old friends on the list of challenges when it comes to offering sustainable solutions for any number of things in Whistler. Most recently, they have come to the fore in the discussion around child care and...
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Child care needs study
Nanaimo, Lantzville, Parksville, Qualicum partner on studying child care needs Nanaimo News Staff / June 25, 2019 Five local governments will look collectively at child care in the region. The City of Nanaimo, District of Lantzville, City of Parksville, Town of Qualicum Beach and the Regional District of Nanaimo announced...
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City of Penticton supports $10aDay Child Care
City of Penticton supports $10aDay Child Care program Jordyn Thomson / June 19, 2019 The City of Penticton has endorsed the provincial $10aDay Child Care initiative. At the regular council meeting on June 18, council voted unanimously to send a letter of support to the provincial NDP government in relation...
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Kamloops parent letter
Letter: Healthy kids become healthy adults Kamloops This Week / June 13, 2019 Editor: Re: Fred Bugden’s letter of June 12, in which he decries the idea of $10-a-day day care, subsidized by taxpayers (‘I should not be forced to pay for your kids’): I don’t want to live in a...
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Increased support for B.C. child care
Poll: Support for B.C. child care moves, but parents still struggling Zak Vescera / June 13, 2019 British Columbians support recent government investments in child care but are still in serious need of affordable public spaces, according to a new poll. An online survey of 800 adults, including 400 parents, conducted by...
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Survey indicates B.C. residents need change
British Columbians want change when it comes to child care: survey Mario Canseco / June 13, 2019 After Quebec began the implementation of a nearly universal child care system in 1997, many other jurisdictions in Canada have attempted to emulate the policy. Proud Quebecers who have benefitted are quick to...
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Demand for $10 a day in Kimberley
Budget consultation committee visits Kimberley Carolyn Grant / June 13th, 2019 Columbia River Revelstoke MLA Doug Clovechok is on a whirlwind tour across the province with the Budget Consultation Committee. He was in Kimberley on Tuesday, June 11 with the committee, which is made up of MLAs of all parties,...
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Penticton family may have to move
Penticton family may have to move back to Ontario due to lack of affordable child care Global News / July 1, 2019 A Penticton, B.C., family says they may be forced to move back to Ontario due to the lack of affordable, quality child care options in the South Okanagan....
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Increased demand for universal child care
Get going on universal child care: B.C. premier to provinces, territories, feds The Canadian Press / July 5, 2019 VANCOUVER - Stressed-out Vancouver parents will get some relief knowing 2,300 child care spots will be available in about three years but the city currently has a shortfall of 17,000 spaces, the mayor...
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Vancouver to get 2,300 more daycare spots
Vancouver to get 2,300 more daycare spots, but 17,000 spaces needed The Canadian Press / Jul. 4, 2019 The governments of B.C. and Vancouver have teamed up to provide 2,300 child care spots in the city, but they won’t be available for three years and the mayor says there’s still...
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Budget 2020 Recommendations
Submission to Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services $10aDay Child Care Recommendations for BC Budget 2020 June 26, 2019 Written Submission from the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC The BC government has taken bold initial steps towards its commitment to universal child care by reducing parent...
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Submission to Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services $10aDay Child Care Recommendations for BC Budget 2020
Click here to view a PDF version of this post. The BC government has taken bold initial steps towards its commitment to universal child care by reducing parent fees, raising educator wages and education, affirming its support for Indigenous-led child care and introducing $10aDay Prototype Sites across the province. These...
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Results of New Poll on Child Care in BC
Province-wide poll finds strong support for new government investments in child care with much more required to deliver the popular $10aDay Plan. Almost two-thirds of parents who have a child enrolled in child care say current government investments are having a positive impact on their child care situation – but...
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EDITORIAL: A good start to childcare
$10-a-day care is still a long way off Sooke News Mirror / Editorial May 8, 2019 Make no mistake about it, after 16 years of neglect under B.C’s Liberal government, the child care landscape in B.C. has begun to claw it’s way back to a level that might give parents a...
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Kamloops council gives unanimous support to $10aday Child Care Plan
by: Brendan Kergin The City of Kamloops has joined with dozens of other B.C. municipal governments in supporting the $10aDay Child Care Plan to help make child care more affordable and accessible across the province. Council voted to write a letter of support for the plan after Sharon Gregson, the plan's spokesperson, made...
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Kamloops council endorses $10-a-day child care
Kamloops is the 56th local/regional government to endorse the plan, in addition to more than 30 school districts Jessica Wallace /Kamloops This Week MAY 8, 2019 Kamloops council has endorsed what the province says is one of the largest social policy shifts in B.C.’s history — $10-a-day child care. However, it...
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