What's happening at CRRU
CRRU is looking for a new project officer to join our team. Applicants can send their cover lever and resumé to contactus@childcarecanada.org until September 6th. See job posting for more information.
Featured
Research snapshot: Gender, affordable housing, and the “poverty gap” in Canada
The Vanier Institute of the Family, 18 August 2022
This study examines the experiences of women living in affordable housing in Calgary, Alberta to determine if and how gender influences their experiences and outcomes. Results confirm that gendered differences exist: The majority of the women surveyed lived with children, compared with just over half of the men; women were the only ones to report lack of access to child care as a barrier to employment and escaping domestic violence as a reason to move into affordable housing. Recommendations include increasing government funding to support women in affordable housing to gain access to employment training, education, low to no-cost child care and providing on-site support services for victims of domestic violence and trauma.
CA: The coming fight for ten-dollar-a-day childcare
The Breach, 25 August 2022
CA: The myth behind 'nobody wants to work anymore'
CBC Radio, 24 August 2022
BC: Immigration backlog leaves dozens of Powell River daycare spaces unfilled
Global News, 24 August 2022
Research, policy and practice
Re-envisioning an early years system of care towards equity in Canada: A critical, rapid review
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 4 August 2022
Informed by intersectionality, this literature review aims to inform the building of an early learning and child care (ELCC) system that addresses unjust and potentially preventable child health inequities affecting Indigenous and racialized children in Canada. Findings show that orienting an ELCC system towards equity will require political leadership at all levels of government in concert with community knowledge and participation. Authors argue that a transformative political shift and a radical re-envisioning of programs and services is central to building a comprehensive and quality early years system of care with the capacity to reduce health inequities experienced by "vulnerable" young children.
The big short: Early childhood education expansion in post-pandemic Canada
University of Toronto, 15 June 2022
This study investigates whether the anticipated number of graduates from early childhood education (ECE) post secondary programs will be enough to meet the increased demand proposed by governmental investments in early learning and child care. Findings suggest that ECE graduates are likely to leave child care jobs within the first few years of graduating due to low wages, lack of opportunity for professional growth and an overall devaluation of the child care workforce. Policy recommendations to address the recruitment and retention of qualified ECEs include enforcing higher salaries that are more competitive with the provincial or national average, and benefits that are competitive with the total rewards offered in comparative fields.
Early childhood care: Working conditions, training and quality of services — A systematic review
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, 2015
This report reviews research evidence from all 28 EU Member States to identify how the training and development of ECEC workers can be tailored to improve the quality of the services available for children below primary-school age in EU Member States. Among other findings, it concludes that interventions in professional development that are integrated into existing practice—with a focus on reflection—can result in more effective practice and curricula
Child care in the news
CA: Border services agency discriminates against worker facing childcare challenge
Canadian HR Reporter, 22 August 2022
NL: Commentary: Put workers first this Labour Day
Saltwire, 24 August 2022
NS: Child-care services to expand to existing community centres in rural Cape Breton
CBC News, 29 August 2022
NB: N.B. universities unaccommodating for students with children
NB Media Co-op, 28 August 2022
ON: Lower child care costs coming for Waterloo Catholic kindergarteners in January: WCDSB
Global News, 29 August 2022
ON: 25% discount for licenced home daycares by Waterloo Region
Global News, 25 August 2022
ON: Region approves rate cut for licensed home childcare
CityNews Kitchener, 25 August 2022
ON: GoFundMe launched to help Ajax daycare facing closure by the end of the month
DurhamRegion.com, 24 August 2022
ON: Port Carling getting new child care centre with $1.7-million from province
My Muskoka Now, 24 August 2022
MB: Managing illness in child care
Global News, 29 August 2022
SK: Early childhood educators recognized for inspiring children through Métis culture
Métis Nation Saskatchewan, 26 August 2022
AB: Deputy Prime Minister hears need for skilled trades, daycare in Grande Prairie
My Grand Prairie Now, 26 August 2022
BC: B.C. receives additional ECE support funding
Merritt Herald, 31 August 2022
BC: Child care expenses to be covered by northwestern B.C. regional district
Terrace Standard, 29 August 2022
US: I work an extra job because childcare costs more than my salary. It's either that or give up my career.
Insider, 29 August 2022
US: Survey: Child care issues make American parents lose $359 million in wages — Each week
Fatherly, 24 August 2022
INTL: How and why fathers in China are sharing more childcare duties than before
CGTN, 24 August 2022
Events
INTL: In pursuit of equity: From awareness to action virtual summit
Council for Exceptional Children, 9 September 2022 9:00 - 15:00 EDT
The division of Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children and the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center are hosting a virtual summit on equity and inclusion of all children and families in classrooms. Participants will learn and discuss with others on action plans to implement these practices into the school year.
ON: Workforce funding meeting for all early learning & child care professionals
York Region Children’s Services, 14 September 2022 18:30 - 20:00 EDT
York Region Children's Services is having an information session on workforce funding for early learning and child care professionals. Participants will learn more about utilizing workforce funding for staff professional development and training.
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