B.C. eyes 22,000 new childcare spaces with $221-million capital fund
Non-profit groups who team up with public organizations could get up to $1 million to completely fund an expansion. Continue reading
Childcare
Burnaby daycare facing eviction sudden eviction given extension to end of summer
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The daycare has been operating from the same church basement for about 20 years. Continue reading
Canadian employers content to avoid cost and headache of providing daycare
Despite the rising number of women in the workforce and a federal government push to help even more join, few Canadian employers offer childcare in the workplace. Continue reading
Searching for daycare is an ordeal — but economists say don’t blame the market
The Canadian daycare market has a well-established surplus of demand, resulting in anxiety-inducing waitlists and monthly fees that can amount to more than a mortgage payment. Continue reading
Ministry staff racking up overtime amid B.C. child-care rollout
By Liza Yuzda Reporter/Legislative Bureau
Staff have worked 1,380 overtime hours processing new child-care fee reduction contracts since mid-March. Continue reading
About half of B.C.’s child care providers apply for reduced fees
The bumpy ride continues for British Columbia’s new programs for reduced fees at licensed child care facilities. Continue reading
Days before new B.C. child care deadline, providers say they’re still in the dark
Child care operators say it’s radio silence from the province about whether they’re approved for new fee reductions. Continue reading
Manitoba provincial government announces 780 new child care spots
Manitoba announced new child care spots Friday, with $22.8 million invested through the Canada-Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. Continue reading
Edmonton city council to consider including child care spaces in its workplaces
By Scott Johnston Reporter
There are 108 city run buildings that are leased to not-for-profit organizations. Only four are daycares, according to a city report as council’s executive committee grappled with a lack of child care spaces in Edmonton. Continue reading
Most B.C. kids love having a 2-week spring break, but parents say they’re struggling
Parents and employers say they’re all struggling with the demands the extra week brings, including childcare costs and getting time off from work. Continue reading
