Is The Staffing Crisis In Child Care Forcing Reliance On Unqualified Workers?" — Kristy Cameron
January 22, 2026 — CFRA — Ottawa Now
ADCO Debunks New Child Care Report, Highlights Credentials Of Staff Working On "Director's Approval"
"Ontario Creates $20M Fund For Daycare Safety, But Advocates See Deeper Issues." — Devon Peacock
December 10, 2025 — CFPL 980 — The Morning Show
ADCO Applauds New fund, But Calls For Broader Action To Prevent Vehicle-Building Collisions In Retail Areas
"Government Announces Funding To Install Concrete Barriers At Day Cares" — Jack Morse
December 8, 2025 — CTV News Barrie
ADCO Notes That Protecting Children From Vehicle-Building Collisions Will Require Thinking Beyond Just Day Cares
"What Ontario's Child Care Extension really means" — Greg Brady
November 12, 2025 — 640 AM Toronto Today
ADCO Optimistic That The Extension Will Lead to Program Improvements
"Ontario Successfully Extends $10-a-day Child Care" — Al Sweeney
November 11, 2025 — CHCH TV News
Extension is Good News For Parents And Offers An Opportunity For Further Improvements To The Program
"Ontario Extends Child-Care Deal With Ottawa For One Year" — Dave McGinn and Emily Haws
November 11, 2025 — Globe and Mail
ADCO Hopeful That The Extension Provides An Opportunity To Address Longstanding Issues With The Program
"Ontario Secures Extension of Child Care Plan"
November 11, 2025 — CityNews
ADCO Explains How Including More Small Businesses in CWELCC Could Help Reduce Waitlists
"Auditor General Flags Shortfall in Child Care Program"
October 22, 2025 — CFPL 980 — The Morning Show With Devon Peacock
ADCO Examines How Politics Sidetracked Accountability In The Federal Program
"A Need For Program Reform Indicated By Federal Auditor's Report on Child Care"
October 22, 2025 — CFRA 580 — The Morning Rush with Guest Host Stefan Keyes
ADCO Discusses Why Tracking Program Results Has Been Such A Challenge
"Ontario Falling Behind on $10/Day Child Care Targets"
October 3, 2025 — CFPL 980 — The Morning Show with Devon Peacock
ADCO's Executive Director Discusses The CWELCC's Roll-Out And Sustainability In Ontario
"Ontario Falling Behind on Reaching $10/Day Child Care Goals: Auditor General"
October 2, 2025 — CFRA 580 — The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll
ADCO Helps Unpack Recent Findings About CWELCC Shortcomings in Ontario
"Rushed Crash Safety Measures Creating New Risks Ontario Day Care Operators Say" — Andrea Woo
September 17, 2025 — Globe and Mail
ADCO Provides Perspective On Minister's Letter Regarding Parking Lot Safety
"From Tragedy to Policy — New Parking Rules At Ontario Day Cares" — Greg Brady
September 16, 2025 — 640 AM, Toronto Today
ADCO Member Explains How Provincial Parking Rule Changes Are Making Families Less Safe
"Memo sets out new rules for parking outside Ontario daycares in wake of deadly crash" — Sharif Hassan (The Canadian Press)
September 15, 2025 — Global News
ADCO Acknowledges Child Care Sector's Desire For Greater Safety, Calling On Province To Fund Proposed Changes
"New Report Exposes Flaws in Federal Child Care Scheme" — Andrea Hannen
August 16, 2025 — The Epoch Times
"Ottawa Set To Miss $10/day Child Care Deadline" — Devon Peacock
July 11, 2025 — CFPL 980 — The Morning Show
ADCO Weighs In On CWELCC Progress To Date and Suggests Program Improvements
"Ontario To Miss $10-a-day Child Care Deadline: Report" — Mark McAllister
July 9, 2025 — CityNews
ADCO Notes That Flaws in Federal Program Have Led To Child Care Access Issues
"Ottawa Set To Miss Deadline for Establishing $10/day Child Care" — Bill Carroll
July 9, 2025 — 580 CFRA — The Morning Rush
ADCO Helps Decipher New Report By Taxpayer-Subsidized Think Tank
"Liberal, Tory child care promises raise questions, concerns" — Hadassah Alencar
April 25, 2025 — Canadian Affairs
ADCO Weighs In On The Two Main Party Platforms
"How Families Who Use Licensed Child Care Will Be Impacted By Tariffs" — Bill Carroll
March 4, 2025 — 580 CFRA — The Morning Rush
ADCO Explains Why Governments Need To Have A Plan To Support Parents Experiencing Tariff-Related Lay-Offs
"How Tariff Tension Could Harm Child Care in Ontario" — Kristy Cameron
March 3, 2025 — 580 CFRA — Ottawa Now
ADCO Explains How Child Care Centres Have Been Prepping For The US/Canada Tariff Dispute
"Potential Impacts of Tariffs on Licensed Child Care" — Davelle Morrison
March 2, 2025 — 640 AM — Toronto This Weekend
ADCO Explains How A US/Canada Tariff Dispute Could Reduce Revenues and Increase Costs For Centres
"Pre-Election Promises to Extend $10-A-Day Child Care Scheme Could Be Costly" — Andrea Hannen
February 21, 2025 — Epoch Times
ADCO Urges Provinces/Territories To Use Forthcoming Federal Election to Push For CWELCC Changes
"Ontario is Reducing Child Care Fees, But How Many Families Stand To Benefit" — by Britnei Bilhete
January 2, 2025 — CBC TV News Toronto
ADCO Weighs In On The Impact of New CWELCC Funding Formula On Child Care Quality
"Challenges Facing Child Care Operators" — Toronto This Weekend with Davelle Morrison
December 28, 2024 — 640 AM Toronto
ADCO Describes Challenges For Families and Child Care Operators Arising From Flaws in CWELCC
"Ontario Early Childhood Educators Declining in Number" — Andrew Brennan
December 23, 2024 — CP24 Toronto
ADCO discusses how child care staffing challenges are related to immigration policy
"Declining Ratio of Early Childhood Educators" — Siobhan Morris
December 23, 2024 — CTV Toronto
ADCO discusses how staffing shortages are impacting the availability and quality of child care
Garderies à 10 $» : ces garderies qui refusent les subventions — Andreanne Joly
December 19, 2024 — L'express.ca
Garderies à 10 $ : défis d’adaptation administrative — Andreanne Joly
December 10, 2024 — L'express.ca
Garderies à 10 $ : le gros lot? — Andreanne Joly
December 3, 2024 — L'express.ca
"To Cure Ontario's Child Care Woes, Fund Families Directly" — Andrea Hannen
November 24, 2024 — The Epoch Times
ADCO's executive director explains why fewer strings on federal funding might not be enough to increase child care access in Ontario
"Child care costs rising in Toronto" — Ben Mulroney
November 10, 2024 — 640 AM — Toronto This Weekend
ADCO notes that federal child care program was never designed to be sustainable, only to transition the country to a government-run system
‘A big bombshell:’ Toronto parents scrambling to find child care after daycares warn of huge fee hikes in January — Codi Wilson
November 8, 2024 — CP24
ADCO weighs in on challenges facing operators and how no centre owner wants to have to raise parent fees
"Day cares warn of increased fees" — Janice Golding
November 4, 2024 — CTV Evening News Toronto
ADCO notes that some centres are being forced to choose between staying in CWELCC or keeping their doors open (go to 7:53 on the counter)
"Why Ontario day cares are protesting changes to $10/day program" — Candace Daniel
October 22, 2024 — Global News Morning Toronto
ADCO's 2021 predictions about the CWELCC are highlighted as ADCO weighs in on current state of the program
"Some daycare operators in Ontario are protesting changes to child care program" — Marcia McMillan
October 22, 2024 — CTV News Channel
ADCO the recent Provincial funding changes for child care centres and the implications for their future
"Some GTA daycares to close Tuesday as operators protest changes to $10-a-day-child-care-program" — Codi Wilson
October 21, 2024 — CP24
ADCO explains challenges facing centres as a result of Ontario funding formula changes
"Some Ontario child care centres protesting funding changes," Ottawa at Work with Patricia Boal (go to 44:44 on the counter)
October 16, 2024 — CFRA 580 Ottawa
ADCO outlines changes to funding formula, challenges to operators, and what may be ahead with CWELCC
"Growing frustrations for Ontario day cares and parents," the Morning Show with Devon Peacock
October 16, 2024 — CFPL 980 London
ADCO does an in-depth interview about the new Ontario funding formula and what needs to happen next with the federal child care program
"Canadian day cares planning rolling closures in protest of funding model," by Chandra Philip
October 12, 2024 — The Epoch Times
ADCO points out protests aren't necessarily about money, but pressure to prioritize government paperwork over everything else.
"Ontario cutting funds to day cares not enrolled in federal $10-a-day program," by Chandra Philip
September 7, 2024 — The Epoch Times
ADCO calls out unfairness of cut — some of the centres impacted had applied to participate in CWELCC
"Ontario cutting funding from daycare centres not in $10-a-day program," by Eric Vienneau
September 6, 2024 — CHCH TV News
ADCO cautions that new Provincial funding formula defunds some 500 centres
"Ontario cutting funding from daycare centres not in $10-a-day program," by Mark McAllister
September 6, 2024 — City TV News
ADCO discusses implications of new Provincial funding formula
"Ontario's New Child Care Funding Scheme Will Force Centre Closures," by Andrea Hannen
August 31, 2024 — Epoch Times
ADCO explains how recent Provincial decision will imperil some 500 licensed centres
"Meet the Grandma Babysitting Club," by Estella Ren
August 20, 2024 — Globe and Mail
ADCO notes that failures of federal child care program are fueling growth of informal care
"Who is to blame?"
August 12, 2024 — Globe and Mail — Letters to the Editor
ADCO notes that Ontario is not to blame for the federal child care program's failures.
"We got played by the federal government..."
July 24, 2024 — Childcare Today Podcast — ADCO
A child care owner explains how the $10/day program has nearly destroyed her centre.
"What's Wrong With Canada's Child Care Program" — The Devon Peacock Show
May 17, 2024 — CFPL 980 News London
ADCO's executive director discusses challenges facing Ontario's child care sector.
"Child Care Operators Respond to Recent Provincial Funding Announcement" — Good Morning Hamilton with Rick Zamperin
May 17, 2024 — CHML 900 Hamilton
ADCO provides insight into delays on Provincial funding formula and offers ideas on staffing crisis. (The ADCO part starts at 15:30 on the counter.)
"Is Canada's Child Care Program Terminating Child Care Spaces By Design?" — Andrea Hannen and Andrea Mrozek
May 16, 2024 — The Hub
Just before the start of the 2023 school year, some 300 families were axed from the CWELCC. Why it's likely to happen again.
"ANALYSIS: As Ottawa's Power Over Child Care Has Grown, So Have Deficits and Wait Lists" — Tara MacIsaac
April 3, 2024 — The Epoch Times
ADCO offers feedback on recent federal expansion announcement and explains why it may not be enough to keep centres in the program
"Until Parents Demand Better, There Won't Be A Plan To Fix The Child Care System" — Andrea Hannen
February 19, 2024 — The Epoch Times
ADCO calls on provinces to re-assert their leadership role in child care, not just ask for more money
"Is there a future for child care entrepreneurs in Canada?" — FEWO study of Women's Economic Empowerment
February 6, 2024 — House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women (FEWO)
ADCO asserts that nationalization of Canada's child care sector harms all women (starts at 12:09 on the counter)
"Are Child-Care Operators in Danger of Closing?" — The Morning Show with Devon Peacock
January 16, 2024 — CFPL 980 News, London
ADCO explains why so many licensed centres are struggling to keep their doors open and what needs to happen to fix it
"The $10-a-day child care so far and what the passage of Bill C-35 means to families" — The Morning Show with Devon Peacock
December 5, 2023 — CFPL 980 News, London
ADCO evaluates the program's roll-out to date and what needs to happen next to get better outcomes for families
"Families Cut From $10-A-Day Child Care Program Unlikely To Get Answers" — Andrea Hannen
September 28, 2023 — The Epoch Times
ADCO's discusses the risks of putting three levels of government bureaucracy between parents and access to child care
"Defunding of Lanark Home Child Care Program Short-Sighted But Not Surprising" — Andrea Hannen
September 12, 2023 — Ottawa Citizen
ADCO unpacks the real agenda behind the County's sudden termination of its contract with a woman-owned small business
"About 300 families told daycare costs will double in two weeks" — Elizabeth Payne
August 28, 2023 — Ottawa Citizen
ADCO cautions that Lanark County chaos could be just the tip of the iceberg
"$10-a-day child care could cause centres to close" — The Morning Show with Devon Peacock
May 5, 2023 — CFPL 980 News, London
ADCO explains how flaws in Bill C-35 could cause centres to close
"Is the federal child care plan working for Ontario?" — Steve Paikin/Cara Stern
April 24, 2023 — The Agenda, TVO
ADCO urges the Province to ensure funding for diverse child care service models
"Now that daycare is cheaper, demand is up: are working parents being squeezed out?" — Rebecca Zandbergen
February 24, 2023 — CBC Radio, London
ADCO weighs in on an unintended consequence of the "universal" approach to child care
"Staff shortages impacting childcare centres in Waterloo region" — Stephanie Villella
February 17, 2023 — CKCO News, Kitchener
ADCO notes that staffing shortages are province-wide and worsened by the CWELCC
"Daycare Plan Wanting" — Kim Yeaman (ADCO), letter to the editor
February 15, 2023 — National Post
Centre owner explains how government-directed care is already beginning to fail some Ontario families.
"Child Care Concerns" — Andrea Hannen (ADCO), letter to the editor
February 1, 2023 — National Post
ADCO provides reality check about CWELCC implementation
" In Canada, a historic move towards a nationwide childcare system draws praise and criticism" — Ray Mwareya
November 16, 2022 — Equal Times Magazine
ADCO points out the waiting list risks of trying to roll-out the Quebec model of care across Canada
"Will you get a rebate on your child's care in Ontario?" — Allison Jones
November 1, 2022 — CBC News
ADCO member explains how centres need to express interest in opting in to get key details
"Ontario's deadline to opt-in to national child care program is November 1" — Dave McGuinn
November 1, 2022 — Globe and Mail
ADCO reiterates need for clarity on funding terms and conditions
"The debate over $10/day child care continues in Ontario" — Ramraajh Sharvendiran
November 1, 2022 — CBC Radio, Ontario Morning
ADCO offers commentary on why centres have or have not signed up for the federal $10/day child care program
"Why some child care centres didn't sign up to offer services for $10 per day" — Craig Norris
November 1, 2022 — CBC Radio, The Morning Edition — K-W
ADCO notes that commitment to specialized learning programs prevented some centres from signing on
"The deadline to opt-in to Ontario's $10-a-day child care program is November 1st" — The Morning Show with Devon Peacock
October 31, 2022 — CFPL 980 News, London
ADCO explains some of the complexities involved in Ontario's child care roll-out.
"Are we getting closer to $10 day care?" — Bill Carroll, Morning Rush
October 24, 2022 — 680 CFRA News Talk Radio, Ottawa
ADCO highlights lack of sustainability in $10/day child care plan
" Ontario changes funding rules in a bid to boost $10-a-day child-care program uptake" — Allison Jones, Canadian Press
October 21, 2022 — Globe & Mail, Global News, Toronto Star & Elsewhere
ADCO explains need for full transparency for each year of the federal funding agreement
"Recruit and Recognize" — Letters to the Editor
October 14, 2022 — Toronto Sun
ADCO responds to recent Canadian Press news item regarding child care staffing issues
"Ontario considers new ways to fund $10/day care in bid to boost uptake" — Allison Jones
August 19, 2022 — Toronto Star
ADCO notes that both commercial and not-for-profit centres cite inflation as a concern
"Where's your $10 daycare? How Canada's child-care rollout is going so far" — Jeremy Nuttall
August 14, 2022 — Toronto Star
ADCO explains how Ontario's overly bureaucratic approach has made some centres reluctant to sign on
"Some day care providers unsure about joining federal-provincial deal" — Scott Laurie
August 11, 2022 — Toronto Sun
ADCO notes that tight deadline and lack of information is preventing centres from opting into $10/day child care program
"Most Waterloo region child-care centres expected to opt into $10-a-day program, region says" — Kate Bueckert
July 28, 2022 — CBC News Kitchener-Waterloo
ADCO says more information is needed before child care licensees can assess the impacts of the $10/day on program quality, viability
"Only 1 out of 65 childcare providers in Waterloo region have signed on to $10-a-day plan" — Krista Sharpe
July 20, 2022 — CTV News Kitchener
ADCO calls on government to extend opt-in/opt-out deadline, noting decision to link parent rebates to centre sign-up is unfortunate.
"What is not being said about the national day care roll-out" — Andrea Hannen (ADCO) and Tracey Carter (CCMA)
July 13, 2022 — Toronto Star
ADCO and the Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators provide a reality check about why neither commercial centres nor not-for-profits are rushing to join the $10/day program
"Ontario child care rebates starting to roll out but program remains a ‘patchwork’" — Allison Jones, Canadian Press
July 12, 2022 — Global News
ADCO cites operator concerns about municipal micro-management, lack of standardized contracts as barriers to participating in $10/day program.
"Most Child Care Operators Yet To Opt In To $10/Day Program" — Joseph Quigley
July 6, 2022 — Newmarket News
ADCO explains that while centres would like to lower fees, the tight timeframe to decide may push some to opt-out of the $10/day plan.
ADCO reps discuss the uncertainty child care owner/operators feel about the proposed $10/day child care program, why some centres may be forced to opt out and why they may need more time to decide.
June 8, 2022 — National Post, Northern News, Sudbury Star & other affiliates
"Ontario Needs Over 86,000 Child Care Spaces To Meet Demand With Lower Fees: Advocates" — Canadian Press (Allison Jones)
March 30, 2022 — CityNews (Ottawa)
ADCO points out that by opening up child care expansion to all types of child care operations — commercial and not-for-profit — Ontario is better positioned to create new spaces than some other provinces.
"Ontario Needs Over 86,000 Child Care Spaces to Meet Demand With Lower Fees Say Advocates" — Canadian Press (Allison Jones)
March 29, 2022 — Globe & Mail
ADCO executive director notes that with demand increasing and the time it takes to create a new child care space, including private operators is critical.
"Child Care Deal Happy News For Families, But Will There Be Enough Spots?" — Brendan Kennedy
March 28, 2022 — Toronto Star
ADCO makes the case that if the new child care deal hadn't included both commercial and not-for-profit child care programs, a lot of families would have been left out.
"Simcoe-Muskoka Families To Benefit From New Ontario Child Care Deal" — Catalina Gillies
March 28, 2022 — CTV News, Barrie
ADCO celebrates focus on parental choice and the importance of parents being able to choose care that fits their philosophy, location and budget.
"Ontario and Feds Ink $10/day deal, Here's What Parents Need To Know" — Chris Fox
March 28, 2022 — CP24
ADCO congratulates Ontario government for taking steps to help all families access child care that meets their needs.
"With Deadline Looming, Why Hasn't Ontario Signed a Child Care Deal Yet?" by Brendan Kennedy
March 7, 2022 — Toronto Star
ADCO makes the point that all of Ontario's licensed child care programs, both commercial and not-for-profit, will be needed to meet the increased demand for licensed child care that is likely to result from the Province signing onto the $10/day program.
Consumer Alert with Pat Foran
February 3, 2022 — CTV News Toronto
ADCO weighs in on the challenges and cost pressures facing parents and child care operators as they follow public health measures related to the Omicron variant, noting that no centre wants to charge fees for services that can't be provided and that parents should contact their local municipalities for solutions.
Up North with Jonathan Pinto
January 5, 2022 — CBC Radio
ADCO member offers listeners a sense of how child care licensees are coping with the additional pressures brought on by Omicron and changes to the Provincial PCR testing protocols.
Good Morning Hamilton with Rick Zamperin
January 4, 2022 — CHML 900
ADCO offers a practical perspective on what lack of access to COVID testing means for staffing levels in Ontario's licensed child care centres and how it is resulting in service interruptions for families. (The conversation starts at approximately 8:45 on the counter.)
Letters to the Editor — "Dealing with Daycare"
December 9, 2021 — Toronto Sun
ADCO provides an overview of Ontario's child care sector, including the number of centres run as small businesses, and why practicality dictates that Ontario keep pushing for a federal deal that includes all families.
Letters to the Editor — "Daycare Dilemma"
December 8, 2021 — Toronto Sun
Longtime ADCO member Kim Yeaman weighs in on why Ontario must keep negotiating for a federal child care deal that includes all families and all licensed centres, including those run as small businesses.
"Hamilton Examines Signing Child Care Deal Directly With Federal Government" by Kevin Werner
November 22, 2021 — Hamilton Spectator
ADCO expresses support for Provincial government's efforts to get the right deal for Ontario even it if takes more time, noting that the wrong deal could mean fewer spaces and higher costs for both families and taxpayers.
Good Morning Hamilton with Rick Zamperin
November 17, 2021 — CHML 900
ADCO weighs in on some of the factors involved as the Province of Ontario negotiates a child care deal with the federal government. The conversation starts at 6:56 on the counter: Good Morning Hamilton with Rick Zamperin | Global News
Letter to the Editor re: "Ontario, Not Quebec Holds Model for Child Care"
July 27, 2021 — Globe and Mail
In response to an article the paper published that attempted to goad Doug Ford into signing onto the proposed federal child care plan, ADCO highlighted the real costs of increasing "public planning and management in the sector"
"Some Parents, Child Care Providers Call For Updated Covid Rules"
July 25, 2021 — CP24
CP Reporter Allison Jones spoke with several ADCO members, as she explore the impact on the Ministry of Education's Covid Guidelines on licensed child care centres, children and families, pointing out that these rules hadn't changed for over a year, despite the fact that other sectors of the economy were moving into Stage 3 of reopening. Some parents, child-care providers call for updates to COVID rules
"Toward What Matters Most"
June 23, 2021 — Cardus Exit COVID Live Broadcast
ADCO was pleased to be part of this thoughtful Canada-wide discussion about what was learned during COVID and where Canada should direct its focus post-pandemic. In this segment, ADCO explains how viewing child care through a public-sector-only lens excludes many families and how this challenge can be addressed.
"The Private Sector is Essential to a National Child Care Plan"
May 28, 2021 — Financial Post
Journalist Peter Shawn Taylor explores why commercial child care centres need to be part of the Trudeau government's "feminist budget." Several ADCO member centres are featured.
News feature by Lucas Meyer
November 4, 2020 — Newstalk 1010, Toronto
ADCO explains how Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) has contributed to loss of licensed child care centres
Morning Rush with Bill Carroll — Matt Harris Hosting
July 28, 2020 — CFRA 580 Ottawa
ADCO explains why flowing child care funding through municipalities is delaying child care reopening (ADCO segment begins at 1:46:10).
"Inconsistent Funding Delays Day Care Reopening In Some Areas"
July 27, 2020 — Toronto Star
ADCO explains that centres can't reopen until municipalities actually pay out promised Provincial funds for child care reopening.
"Day Cares Prepare To Welcome More Children"
July 27, 2020 — CTV News Barrie
ADCO member discusses steps involved in child care reopening and how funding issues are holding some centres back
"Day Cares Waiting To Find Out What Will Happen With Schools in September" by Lisa Hepfner
July 20, 2020 — CHTV News
ADCO explains why more day cares aren't open and why a firm Provincial back-to-school plan is needed
"Child Care Providers Say Ontario Government's Efforts To Help Falling Far Short," by Michelle McQuigge, The Canadian Press
June 30, 2020 — Global News
ADCO explains why so many licensed child care centres still haven't been able to reopen.
"Daycares Need A Few More Weeks To Reopen — Regional Official"
June 12, 2020 — St. Catharines Standard
ADCO describes the challenges of reopening with higher costs when Provincial "sustainability funding" still hasn't made it to centres.
"Most Child Care Centre Unlikely To Reopen Friday," by Allison Jones
June 11, 2020 — National Post
ADCO explains how Provincial announcement but no funding for child care leaves owner/operators having to say "no" to parents
"Will Child Care Reopen This Friday?"
June 11, 2020 — 580 CRFA Ottawa — The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll
ADCO explains how the Provincial delays in delivering promised "sustainability funding" are hindering the reopening of licensed child care centres when new rules for child care reopening mean staff costs are doubled and revenues are reduced to a third of what they were pre-pandemic. (The ADCO segment is about two minutes into the clip below.)
"Day Cares Surprised By Reopening"
June 10, 2020 — CTV News, Barrie
ADCO board member outlines why many licensed child care centres won't reopen this Friday thanks to the lack of timely Provincial guidance around reopening.
"Day Cares Wonder How To Open Safely"
June 10, 2020 — CKLW AM800 Windsor — The Afternoon News with Patty Handysides and Kathy McMann
Past President of ADCO explains how the provincial Government has failed child care licensees and parents in its lack of planning and funding for the reopening of Ontario's licensed child care centres.
"Ontario Child Care Centres Allowed To Reopen Friday With Strict Guidelines" by Laura Stone
June 9, 2020 — Globe and Mail
ADCO board member discusses Provincial government's lack of planning around child care reopening and failure to follow through on promised "sustainability funding" to help centres reopen.
"East York Day Care Fears It Won't Make It Through COVID-19 Closure"
May 1, 2020 — CTV News Toronto
ADCO notes how discriminatory funding practices at the municipal level have put many smaller centres at risk of permanent closure due to COVID-19
"ADCO Talks Child Care Fees, COVID-19 and the Need for Provincial Funding"
April 21, 2020 — The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll, 580 CFRA Ottawa
ADCO board member discusses how lack of Provincial action to sustain licensed centres during COVID-19 led to some centres having to charge fees and means some centres may not re-open at all. The ADCO clip comes about three minutes and 20 seconds into the segment.
"In Some Provinces Parents Are Paying Thousands to Shuttered Day Cares To Keep Their Child's Spots"
"Kim Yeaman of Simcoe Child Care Services Talks Child Care Fees, COVID-19 and the Need for Provincial Funding"
April 14, 2020 — Ontario Morning with Wei Chen, CBC Radio One
ADCO member discusses how federal and municipal funding measures aren't enough to save all centres. The ADCO segment is about 10 minutes into the clip:
"Smaller Child Care Centres Likely To Be Casualties of COVID-19"
April 12, 2020 — Toronto Sun
ADCO emphasizes need for leadership and action to stabilize Ontario's licensed child care sector
"Province Needs To Optimize Childcare Investments"
January 26, 2020 — Toronto Sun
ADCO offers suggestions for creating more licensed spaces at lower cost
"More child care centres in schools won't help parents"
July 28, 2019 — Toronto Sun
ADCO explains how outdated Provincial policies make child care more expensive and harder to find
"Municipal waste drives up child care costs"
May 12, 2019 — Toronto Sun
ADCO explains how some municipalities waste the taxpayer dollars allocated to child care
"Want quality child-care in Simcoe County? You'll wait, experts say"
May 7, 2019 — Simcoe.com
ADCO board member offers insight into the need for Provincial child care reform
"Time to restore child care choice"
February 3, 2019 — Toronto Sun
ADCO explains why the Liberal FDK program must go and offers a viable alternative
"City policy leaves hundreds of daycare spots unfilled, say private operators"
October 18, 2018 — Toronto Sun
ADCO explains how families get hurt when the City plays favourites
"A daycare expelled this B.C. couple's four-year-old son after he accused staff of hitting him"
August 24, 2018 — National Post
ADCO board member offers insight into rarity of day care expulsions
"Not Child's Play"
March 22, 2018 — Toronto Sun — Letters to the Editor
ADCO Operations Manager outlines the Wynne record on child care.
"Daycare Services Raising Prices"
December 13, 2017 — CTV News
ADCO member explains challenges posed by Provincial funding cuts to licensed centres.
"Why The Negativity Around For-Profit Child Care?"
June 5, 2017 — Huffington Post
ADCO stresses the importance of encouraging entrepreneurs in licensed child care.
"Child Care Costs Hit Canadian Wallets"
December 15, 2016 — Toronto Sun
ADCO explains how municipal and Provincial policies drive up the cost of delivering licensed child care.
"C hild Care Promise"
September 14, 2016 — CTV News, Barrie
ADCO notes that recently announced Provincial funding will go further if independent licensed child care programs are included in Ministry's plan to create 100,000 new spaces by 2022.
"Fees will soon be gone from child care waiting lists in Ontario, but spaces still too scarce and unaffordable"
August 3, 2016 — InsideToronto.com
ADCO offers reporter Mike Adler background on wait list fees and encourages Province to fast-track new license applications
"The future of child care"
February 25, 2016 — CTV News, Barrie
The Government's new regulatory proposals could mean fewer spaces and higher fees warn day care owners
"Long wait lists and planning"
February 23, 2016 — CTV News, Barrie
Shortage of infant, toddler and preschool spaces means families have to plan for child care several years ahead of time
"More than 'expensive day care'? Jury still out on whether Ontario's full-day kindergarten program has paid off"
June 23, 2015 — National Post
Government's FDK roll-out resulted in centre closures says ADCO Operations Manager
"Child care bill wrong-headed"
November 14, 2014 — Toronto Star
ADCO Operations Manager Cautions Against Municipal Veto on Child Care Licenses
"Number of affordable day care spots shrinking as fees in GTA tops Canada"
November 10, 2014 — CTV News Toronto
ADCO member speaks out about how Government-run FDK put her out of business after 29 years
"Bill 10 will hurt licensed child care"
November 6, 2014 — Ottawa Citizen
ADCO Operations Manager Predicts More Licensed Centres Will Close
ADCO Operations Manager Explains Why Bill 10 Won't Make Children Any Safer
October 27, 2014 — CFRA am, Ottawa — Rob Show Show
ADCO Operations Manager Explains Why Bill 10 Won't Make Children Any Safer
"Day Care Centres Shutting Down"
October 20, 2014 — CTV News Kitchener
ADCO board member explains how government FDK program is forcing centre closures and limiting parental choice.
"Full-day Kindergarten Forces Closure of Avenue Rd. Day Care"
August 30, 2013 — Toronto Star
ADCO board member explains how government program undermines the viability of licensed child care programs
"Day Care Concerns"
July 23, 2013 — CHTV News
ADCO board member helps parents understand the difference between licensed and unlicensed child care.
"Child care in a full-day kindergarten world"
"Day Care Spaces No Cure-All: ADCO"
April 12, 2012 — QP Briefing
ADCO Government Relations Committee Chair explains challenges facing licensed child care programs, as a result of Government's full-day JK/SK initiative.