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Child Care PresentationSeptember 28, 2005

Presented by: Dave Plumstead

Today’s Presentation

• Child Care Legislative Environment

• Key Events

• Key Reports & Studies

• Trends

• Population, Child Care Capacity

• Child Care Funding

• Supply & Demand

Child Care Legislative Environment

• 1992: Child Care Reform in Ontario, Setting the stage- 4 basic principles formed the basis for childcare reform:Quality, Affordability, Accessibility and Sound Management- High quality child care would be accessible to every family in Ontario

Ontario Child Care Management Framework- Facilitated the development of new programs, and changes to existing programs

• 1987: New Directions for Day Care: Government policy changed to recognize day care as a public service – not a welfare service. Funds toexpand non-profit child care would become available through a 3-yr. plan


• 1992: Child Care Reform in Ontario, Setting the stage- 4 basic principles formed the basis for childcare reform:Quality, Affordability, Accessibility and Sound Management- High quality child care would be accessible to every family in Ontario

Ontario Child Care Management Framework- Facilitated the development of new programs, and changes to existing programs

• 1994: Royal Commission on Learning report: For the Love of Learning- 167 recommendations for sweeping change to Ontario’s education system - The province should offer “school-readiness programs” for all 3-yr. olds.

• 1995: The Early Years Program: “A seamless day for ages 4 & 5”

• 1987: New Directions for Day Care: Government policy changed to recognize day care as a public service – not a welfare service. Funds toexpand non-profit child care would become available through a 3-yr. plan


• 1996: the Ministry of Community, Family and Children's Services releasedImproving Child Care in Ontario (Sept. 96)

• 1997: Child care licensing devolved to the Municipal Governments

• 2000: the Ministerial Council on Social Policy and Renewal launched a sharedvision for children in the National Children's Agenda.


• 2005: First Ministers of Social Services recognized the need to create thedevelopment of quality early learning and childcare, across the country. To meetthis need, the Quad principles were developed: Quality, Universally Inclusive, Accessible and Developmental.

Moving Forward on Early Learning and Child Care: Agreement-In-Principlebetween the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

• 1996: the Ministry of Community, Family and Children's Services releasedImproving Child Care in Ontario (Sept. 96)

• 1997: Child care licensing devolved to the Municipal Governments

• 2000: the Ministerial Council on Social Policy and Renewal launched a sharedvision for children in the National Children's Agenda.

Key Events

• 1991: The Provincial Government introduced the Wage Enhancement Grant

• 1992: School Boards became eligible for licensing for operating child care centres.Approximately 8,200 fully-funded child care subsidies, were targeted to assistunemployed parents looking for work or participating in job training programs

• 1994: Pay Equity for childcare staff was introduced (proxy method)

Key Events

• 1991: The Provincial Government introduced the Wage Enhancement Grant

• 1992: School Boards became eligible for licensing for operating child care centres.Approximately 8,200 fully-funded child care subsidies, were targeted to assistunemployed parents looking for work or participating in job training programs

• 1995: Early Years Pilot Program - School Boards were asked to submit proposals forpilot status

Change in Government: the Progressive Conservatives were elected on a platformthat included “a change in direction for child care……”

• 1996: The mechanism that allowed child care staff to benefit from the Pay Equity Actwas eliminated

• 1994: Pay Equity for childcare staff was introduced (proxy method)

Key Events

• 2001: Early Years Plan implemented for children 0-6 yrs, $30 million earmarked toestablish centres across Ontario.

• 1998: Changes were made to the Day Nurseries Act (through the ServicesImprovement Act) that would facilitate the transferring of childcare management, from the Province, to the Municipalities.

Ontario education funding formula was changed

Child Care Supplement for working families established

Key Events





• 2003: Multilateral framework on Early Learning and Child Care was establishedbetween the Federal and Provincial Governments and the Territories. Ontario would receive approximately $9.5 million in 03/04, and $58 million in 04/05, for regulatedchildcare programs (children under 6 yrs).

The new incoming Liberal Government (Fall 03) released it’s child care platformBest Start, committing $300 million

The Ministry of Children’s Services was established (now called the Ministry ofChildren and Youth Services).

Key Events





• 2003: Multilateral framework on Early Learning and Child Care was establishedbetween the Federal and Provincial Governments and the Territories. Ontario would receive approximately $9.5 million in 03/04, and $58 million in 04/05, for regulatedchildcare programs (children under 6 yrs).

The new incoming Liberal Government (Fall 03) released it’s child care platformBest Start, committing $300 million

The Ministry of Children’s Services was established (now called the Ministry ofChildren and Youth Services).

• 2004: Best Start strategy announced with a vision that children in Ontario willbe ready and eager to achieve success in school by the time they start Grade 1.

Key Reports and Studies

Study of Early Child Care & Youth Development (National Institute of Child Health & Development, 1989)

For the Love of Learning (1994)

The Early Years Study (Mustard, Mccain-1999)





You Bet I Care (2000)- Largest, most comprehensive Canadian study in child care to date

Study 1: wages, working conditions and practicesStudy 2: quality (6 provinces, on-site observations)Study 3: data on regulated family child care homes





You Bet I Care (2000)- Largest, most comprehensive Canadian study in child care to date

Study 1: wages, working conditions and practicesStudy 2: quality (6 provinces, on-site observations)Study 3: data on regulated family child care homes

The Early Years Study – Three Years Later (2002)

North Bay & District Early Years Action Plan (2002)

Early Childhood Education and Care in Canada (2004)

Childcare Service Plans (DNSSAB 2001, 2004)

Trends

Population- Generally a declining population in Northern Ontario (~ 5% between 1996 and 2001

census, a 2% decline in Nipissing District over the past 10 yrs).

Over the past 5 years, the 0-4 age group has decreased by approximately 9% andthe JK &SK cohorts by 13%. The 7-12 age group has increased ~11%

Trends




Birth rates- Birthrates have been declining across the province and country. In Nipissing District,

there has been an approximate 28% decline, between 1990 and 2002.

Trends






Family Composition- Families are becoming smaller: the average size in Nipissing District is currently ~ 3

people, compared to 4 in the early 70’s.

- The number of lone-parent families is increasing: ~ 17%: since 1981, or 100 familiesannually (Nipissing District). Approximately 15% are female.

Trends




Workforce Participation- More women are in the workforce- The number of Mothers in the workforce is increasing: the participation rate for

mothers with children 0-15 yrs. has increased approximately 18% during the past 10years (average 75%).

- There is an increase in two-working-parent families.



Family Composition- Families are becoming smaller: the average size in Nipissing District is currently ~ 3

people, compared to 4 in the early 70’s.

- The number of lone-parent families is increasing: ~ 17%: since 1981, or 100 familiesannually (Nipissing District). Approximately 15% are female.

0-12 Age Group Population, 1990-04

0-12 Age Group Population, Canada: 1990-2004

4,600,000

4,700,000

4,800,000

4,900,000

5,000,000

5,100,000

5,200,000

5,300,000

1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004

Year

Popu

latio

n



4,600,000

4,700,000

4,800,000

4,900,000

5,000,000

5,100,000

5,200,000

5,300,000

1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004

Year

Popu

latio

n

0-12 Age Group Population, Ontario: 1990-2004

1,700,000

1,750,000

1,800,000

1,850,000

1,900,000

1,950,000

2,000,000

2,050,000

1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004

Year

Popu

latio

n



4,600,000

4,700,000

4,800,000

4,900,000

5,000,000

5,100,000

5,200,000

5,300,000

1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004

Year

Popu

latio

n

0-12 Age Group Population, Ontario: 1990-2004

1,700,000

1,750,000

1,800,000

1,850,000

1,900,000

1,950,000

2,000,000

2,050,000

1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004

Year

Popu

latio

n

0-12 Age Group Population, Nipissing District: 1990-2001

0

2,000

4,000

6,000

8,000

10,000

12,000

14,000

16,000

18,000

1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004

Year

Popu

latio

n

Children Population Projection, 2005-2015

2003: Multilateral Framework on Early learning and Child caret5tttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt0-14 Age Group Population Projection, 2005-2016: Nipissing District

11,000

11,500

12,000

12,500

13,000

13,500

14,000

14,500

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Year

Popu

latio

n

Children 0-12, Ontario: 03/04

36%

15%

49% 123

0-45-6

7-12

Child Care Capacity

Ontario-There are approximately 1.9 million children ages 0-12 in Ontario, and

207,000 regulated childcare spaces, providing capacity for ~ 11%

Child Care Capacity

Ontario-There are approximately 1.9 million children ages 0-12 in Ontario, and

207,000 regulated childcare spaces, providing capacity for ~ 11%

Regulated Child care Spaces, Ontario, 03/04

3% 9%

42%

3%3%

30%

10%

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Infants (0-18 mos.)

Toddlers (18-30 mos.)

Preschool (2.5-5 yrs.)

JK (3 yrs., 8 mos.)

SK (4 yrs., 8 mos.)

School Age (6-12 yrs.)

Private Home Daycare

Child Care Capacity

District of Nipissing-There are approximately 12,000 children ages 0-12 in the District, and

2073 regulated childcare spaces, providing capacity for ~ 17%

Children 0-12, Nipissing District: 2004

33%

15%

52%

12

3

0-

5-6

7-12

Regulated Child Care Spaces, Nipissing District, 04

2% 5%13%

16%

0%23%

41%

Infants (0-18 mos.)



JK (3 yrs., 8 mos.)

SK (4 yrs., 8 mos.)


Private Home D

Child Care Capacity

District of Nipissing-There are approximately 12,000 children ages 0-12 in the District, and

2073 regulated childcare spaces, providing capacity for ~ 17%

Child Care Capacity

2003: Multilateral Framework on Early learning and Child caret5tttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt


33%

15%

52%

0-4

5-6

7-12


36%

15%

49% 0-45-6

7-12

Child Care Capacity



33%

15%

52%

0-4

5-6

7-12


36%

15%

49% 0-45-6

7-12

Regulated Child care Spaces, Ontario, 03/04

3% 9%

42%

3%3%

30%

10%

Infants (0-18 mos.)



JK (3 yrs., 8 mos.)

SK (4 yrs., 8 mos.)



Regulated Child Care Spaces, Nipissing District, 04

2% 5%13%

16%

0%23%

41%

Infants (0-18 mos.)



JK & SK (3,8 - 4,8)SK (4 yrs., 8 mos.)



Child Care Capacity

2003: Multilateral Framework on Early learning and Child caret5ttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttDNSSAB Children in Daycare by Age Group: 2001-2004

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

2001 2002 2003 2004

Year

# C

hild

ren

Infant (0-18 mos.)Toddler (19-30 mos.)Preschool (31 mos.-5 yrs.)Kindergarten (5-6 yrs.)School age (6-9 yrs.)Other (9+ yrs.)

Child Care Capacity

2003: Multilateral Framework on Early learning and Child care

Regulated Child Care, Nipissing District: 2001-2004

1200

1250

1300

1350

1400

1450

1500

1550

1600

1650

2001 2002 2003 2004

Year

# C

hild

ren

Child Care Capacity

2003: Multilateral Framework on Early learning and Child caret5tttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt Childcare Capacity as a % of the 0-12 Population: Canada and Nipissing District, 2001-2004

0.0%

2.0%

4.0%

6.0%

8.0%

10.0%

12.0%

14.0%

16.0%

18.0%

2001 2004

Year

Perc

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ge CanadaNipissing District

Child Care Funding


Total Childcare spending in Canada has more than tripled in the past 13 years, from approximately $760 million in 1992, to $2.4 Billion in 2004 (Quebec accountsfor over half of this).

In Ontario, the funding peaked in 1995 at around $540 million.

Child Care Funding, Ontario

2003: Multilateral Framework on Early learning and Child caret5ttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttOntario's Spending for Regulated Child Care, 1973-2004

$0

$100,000,000

$200,000,000

$300,000,000

$400,000,000

$500,000,000

$600,000,000

1973 1977 1980 1983 1986 1989 1992 1995 1998 2001 2004

Year

Dol

lars

$

Space/ day ~ $18- $26

Present Child Care Funding, National


2003: Multilateral Framework on Early Learning and Child Care:$1 Billion over 5 years for regulated early learning and childcare-Ontario’s share: 2003 ~ $9.5 million, 2004 ~$58 million

2005: Budget commitment: national childcare investment of $5 billion over the next 5 yrs:

Ontario 05-06 06-07 07-08 08-09 09-10 Total2003 Multilateral Funding $87.4 $116.8 $136.6 $136.9 $137.2 $614.9New ELCC Funding $271.9 $253.2 $448.9 $449.8 $450.8 $1,874.6

Total $359.3 $370.0 $585.5 $586.7 $588.0 $2,489.5

Child Care Funding, Best Start

2003: Multilateral Framework on Early learning and Child caret5ttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttBest Start Funding Allocation for Nipissing District, 2005-06

5%

41%

6%3%

45%

1

2

3

4

5

Administration

Program

Wage enhancement

Planning

Capital

Year 05-06 06-07 07-08 Total

$ $1,819,900 $1,824,900 $3,250,000 $6,894,800

Best Start Implementation, Nipissing District

Nipissing District :

• Declining Population Base…..

• Declining birth rates….

• Smaller families……

Supply

Demand


• Increase in lone-parent families…..• Increase in workplace participation rate

of Mothers…..….

Supply

• Declining Population Base…..• Declining birth rates….• Smaller families……

Demand


• Increase in lone-parent families…..• Increase in workplace participation rate

of Mothers…..….

Supply

• Declining Population Base…..• Declining birth rates….• Smaller families……

DemandBest Start strategies will likely increase demand by:

Supporting flexible implementation strategies for individual communities Implementing a new subsidy distribution model: income testing vs. meansAssisting more families in need, with child care costsImproving the quality of early learning and care programs in OntarioChanging policies and practices and removing barriers

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