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Methodology
Previous Reports
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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION REPORT 2020

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Overview | Federal | Newfoundland and Labrador | Prince Edward Island | Quebec | Nova Scotia | New Brunswick | Ontario | Manitoba | Saskatchewan | Alberta | British Columbia | Yukon | Northwest Territories | Nunavut | Workforce Report

Overview

Highlights of Changes to the Early Childhood Education Report (ECER) 2020

<p>Highlights of Changes to the Early Childhood Education Report (ECER) 2020</p>

Early Childhood Education Report Benchmarks of Quality

<p>Early Childhood Education Report Benchmarks of Quality</p>

Percent of For-Profit vs Non-Profit Child Care by Province/Territory (0 to 12 Years of Age)

<p>Percent of For-Profit vs Non-Profit Child Care by Province/Territory (0 to 12 Years of Age)</p>

Percentage of Populations by Province/Territory 0 to 5 Years

<p>Percentage of Populations by Province/Territory 0 to 5 Years</p>

Operating Expenditures per child Care Space and per Child in School Programs

<p>Operating Expenditures per child Care Space and per Child in School Programs</p>

Child Population Under Age 6 by Province/Territory

<p>Child Population Under Age 6 by Province/Territory</p>

ECEC Spending by Province/Territory (2020)

<p>ECEC Spending by Province/Territory (2020)</p>

Change in Total ECEC Spending

<p>Change in Total ECEC Spending</p>

Percent Increase in ECEC Spending by Province/Territory From 2017 to 2020

<p>Percent Increase in ECEC Spending by Province/Territory From 2017 to 2020</p>

Licensed Child Care Program Funding Versus Fee Subsidy Spending

<p>Licensed Child Care Program Funding Versus Fee Subsidy Spending</p>

Maternal Labour Force Participation by Province/Territory and by Age of Youngest child

<p>Maternal Labour Force Participation by Province/Territory and by Age of Youngest child</p>

Percent of 2- to 4-Year-Olds Regularly Attending a Group Early Childhood Program by Province/Territory

<p>Percent of 2- to 4-Year-Olds Regularly Attending a Group Early Childhood Program by Province/Territory</p>

Change in the Number of Child Care Spaces (0 to 5 Years) by Province/Territory

<p>Change in the Number of Child Care Spaces (0 to 5 Years) by Province/Territory</p>

Percent of Children Attending School-Operated Early Childhood Programs

<p>Percent of Children Attending School-Operated Early Childhood Programs</p>

Jurisdictions Where Public Funding for Child Care is Conditional on Including Children with Special Needs

<p>Jurisdictions Where Public Funding for Child Care is Conditional on Including Children with Special Needs</p>

Maximum Hourly Wage Supplement for Early Childhood Educators

<p>Maximum Hourly Wage Supplement for Early Childhood Educators</p>

ECE Salaries as a Percent of Teacher Salaries

<p>ECE Salaries as a Percent of Teacher Salaries</p>

Ratio of Qualified ECEs to Unqualified Staff in Preschool Age Groups in Regulated Child Care

<p>Ratio of Qualified ECEs to Unqualified Staff in Preschool Age Groups in Regulated Child Care</p>

Change in ECE Salaries

<p>Change in ECE Salaries</p>

Early Childhood Education Report 2020

<p>Early Childhood Education Report 2020</p>

Federal/Provincial/Territorial Profiles

Federal

Change in ECEC Spending by Province/Territory

<p>Change in ECEC Spending by Province/Territory</p>

Federal Funding Early Learning and Child Care 2018-2027

<p>Federal Funding Early Learning and Child Care 2018-2027</p>

Federal Expenditures to Support Early Childhood

<p>Federal Expenditures to Support Early Childhood</p>

ECE Spending as Percent of Total Budget Provinces/Territories

<p>ECE Spending as Percent of Total Budget Provinces/Territories</p>

Spending on For-Profit Child Care by Province/Territory (2020)

<p>Spending on For-Profit Child Care by Province/Territory (2020)</p>

Canada Maternal Labour Force Participation by Age of Youngest Child

<p>Canada Maternal Labour Force Participation by Age of Youngest Child</p>

Parental Benefits in Canada and Quebec

<p>Parental Benefits in Canada and Quebec</p>

Governance of Early Childhood Education Services by Province/Territory

<p>Governance of Early Childhood Education Services by Province/Territory</p>

Federal Investments in Early Learning and Child Care for Indigenous Communities

<p>Federal Investments in Early Learning and Child Care for Indigenous Communities</p>

Newfoundland & Labrador

Table 1.1. Newfoundland and Labrador Governance Structure for Early Childhood Education

<p>Table 1.1. Newfoundland and Labrador Governance Structure for Early Childhood Education</p>

Table 2.1 Newfoundland and Labrador Allocation for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 2.1 Newfoundland and Labrador Allocation for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 2.2 Newfoundland and Labrador Allocation for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 2.2 Newfoundland and Labrador Allocation for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 3.1 Newfoundland and Labrador Child Population 0-5 Years (2019)

<p>Table 3.1 Newfoundland and Labrador Child Population 0-5 Years (2019)</p>

Table 3.2 Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2019)

<p>Table 3.2 Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2019)</p>

Table 3.3 Newfoundland and Labrador ECE School Programs (2019-2020)

<p>Table 3.3 Newfoundland and Labrador ECE School Programs (2019-2020)</p>

Table 3.4 Newfoundland and Labrador Licensed Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 3.4 Newfoundland and Labrador Licensed Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 3.5 Newfoundland and Labrador Percentage of Children Attending ECE Programs by Age Group

<p>Table 3.5 Newfoundland and Labrador Percentage of Children Attending ECE Programs by Age Group</p>

Table 3.6 Newfoundland and Labrador Child Care Subsidy - Income Eligibility

<p>Table 3.6 Newfoundland and Labrador Child Care Subsidy - Income Eligibility</p>

Table 4.1 Newfoundland and Labrador Curriculum Frameworks

<p>Table 4.1 Newfoundland and Labrador Curriculum Frameworks</p>

Table 4.2 Newfoundland and Labrador Staff/Child Ratio and Group Size in Licensed Child Care

<p>Table 4.2 Newfoundland and Labrador Staff/Child Ratio and Group Size in Licensed Child Care</p>

Table 4.3 Newfoundland and Labrador Educator Qualifications

<p>Table 4.3 Newfoundland and Labrador Educator Qualifications</p>

Table 4.4 Newfoundland and Labrador Professional Recognition and Development

<p>Table 4.4 Newfoundland and Labrador Professional Recognition and Development</p>

Table 4.5 Newfoundland and Labrador Density of Qualified Staff in Child Care Centres

<p>Table 4.5 Newfoundland and Labrador Density of Qualified Staff in Child Care Centres</p>

Table 4.6 Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers and ECEs Annual Salaries 2019

<p>Table 4.6 Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers and ECEs Annual Salaries 2019</p>

Table 4.7 Newfoundland and Labrador Early Learning and Child Care Supplement Program Annual Payments by Certification Level

<p>Table 4.7 Newfoundland and Labrador Early Learning and Child Care Supplement Program Annual Payments by Certification Level</p>

Prince Edward Island

Table 1.1 Prince Edward Island Governance Structure for Early Childhood Education

<p>Table 1.1 Prince Edward Island Governance Structure for Early Childhood Education</p>

Table 2.1 Prince Edward Island Allocation for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 2.1 Prince Edward Island Allocation for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 2.2 Prince Edward Island Allocation for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 2.2 Prince Edward Island Allocation for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 3.1 Prince Edward Island Child Population 0 to 5 Years (2019)

<p>Table 3.1 Prince Edward Island Child Population 0 to 5 Years (2019)</p>

Table 3.2 Prince Edward Island Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2019)

<p>Table 3.2 Prince Edward Island Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2019)</p>

Table 3.3 Prince Edward Island ECE School Programs (2019-2020)

<p>Table 3.3 Prince Edward Island ECE School Programs (2019-2020)</p>

Table 3.4 Prince Edward Island Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 3.4 Prince Edward Island Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 3.5 Prince Edward Island Percentage of Children Attending ECE Programs by Age Group

<p>Table 3.5 Prince Edward Island Percentage of Children Attending ECE Programs by Age Group</p>

Table 3.6 Prince Edward Island Child Care Subsidy

<p>Table 3.6 Prince Edward Island Child Care Subsidy</p>

Table 4.1 Prince Edward Island Curriculum Frameworks

<p>Table 4.1 Prince Edward Island Curriculum Frameworks</p>

Table 4.2 Prince Edward Island Staff/Child Ratio and Group Size in Licensed Child Care

<p>Table 4.2 Prince Edward Island Staff/Child Ratio and Group Size in Licensed Child Care</p>

Table 4.3 Prince Edward Island Educator Qualifications

<p>Table 4.3 Prince Edward Island Educator Qualifications</p>

Table 4.4 Prince Edward Island Professional Recognition and Development

<p>Table 4.4 Prince Edward Island Professional Recognition and Development</p>

Table 4.5 Prince Edward Island Density of Qualified Staff in Child Care Centres

<p>Table 4.5 Prince Edward Island Density of Qualified Staff in Child Care Centres</p>

Table 4.6 Prince Edward Island Teachers and ECEs Annual Salaries 2019

<p>Table 4.6 Prince Edward Island Teachers and ECEs Annual Salaries 2019</p>

Quebec

Table 1.1A Québec Governance Structure for Early Childhood Education - Ministère de la Famille

<p>Table 1.1A Québec Governance Structure for Early Childhood Education - Ministère de la Famille</p>

Table 1.1B Québec Governance Structure for Early Childhood Education - Ministère de l'education du Québec

<p>Table 1.1B Québec Governance Structure for Early Childhood Education - Ministère de l'education du Québec</p>

Table 2.1 Québec Allocation for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 2.1 Québec Allocation for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 2.2 Québec Allocation for Early Childhood Education in Schools to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 2.2 Québec Allocation for Early Childhood Education in Schools to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 2.3 Québec Allocation for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 2.3 Québec Allocation for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 3.1 Québec Population 0 to 5 Years (2019)

<p>Table 3.1 Québec Population 0 to 5 Years (2019)</p>

Table 3.2 Québec Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2019)

<p>Table 3.2 Québec Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2019)</p>

Table 3.3 Québec ECE School Programs (2019-2020)

<p>Table 3.3 Québec ECE School Programs (2019-2020)</p>

Table 3.4A Québec Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 3.4A Québec Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 3.4B Québec Child Care Enrolment by Age Group and Facility Type to December 31, 2019

<p>Table 3.4B Québec Child Care Enrolment by Age Group and Facility Type to December 31, 2019</p>

Table 3.5 Québec Percentage of Children Attending ECEC Programs by Age Group

<p>Table 3.5 Québec Percentage of Children Attending ECEC Programs by Age Group</p>

Table 3.6 Québec Funding of Subsidized Child Care Spaces to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 3.6 Québec Funding of Subsidized Child Care Spaces to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 3.7 Québec Financial Assistance for Child Care Via the Child Care Expense Tax Credit

<p>Table 3.7 Québec Financial Assistance for Child Care Via the Child Care Expense Tax Credit</p>

Table 3.8 Québec Public Funding and Parent Fees for School ECEC Programs

<p>Table 3.8 Québec Public Funding and Parent Fees for School ECEC Programs</p>

Table 4.1 Québec Curriculum Frameworks (Educational Program)

<p>Table 4.1 Québec Curriculum Frameworks (Educational Program)</p>

Table 4.2 Québec Staff/Child Ratio and Group Size in Regulated Child Care

<p>Table 4.2 Québec Staff/Child Ratio and Group Size in Regulated Child Care</p>

Table 4.3 Québec Educator Qualifications

<p>Table 4.3 Québec Educator Qualifications</p>

Table 4.4 Québec Professional Recognition and Development

<p>Table 4.4 Québec Professional Recognition and Development</p>

Table 4.5 Québec Density of Qualified Staff in Child Care Centres

<p>Table 4.5 Québec Density of Qualified Staff in Child Care Centres</p>

Table 4.6 Québec Hourly Rate of Early Childhood Teachers and Educators (2019)

<p>Table 4.6 Québec Hourly Rate of Early Childhood Teachers and Educators (2019)</p>

Nova Scotia

Table 1.1 Nova Scotia Governance Structure for Early Childhood Education

<p>Table 1.1 Nova Scotia Governance Structure for Early Childhood Education</p>

Table 2.1 Nova Scotia Allocation for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 2.1 Nova Scotia Allocation for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 2.2 Nova Scotia Allocation for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 2.2 Nova Scotia Allocation for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 3.1 Nova Scotia Child Population 0 to 5 Years (2019)

<p>Table 3.1 Nova Scotia Child Population 0 to 5 Years (2019)</p>

Table 3.2 Nova Scotia Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2019)

<p>Table 3.2 Nova Scotia Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2019)</p>

Table 3.3 Nova Scotia ECE School Programs (2019-2020)

<p>Table 3.3 Nova Scotia ECE School Programs (2019-2020)</p>

Table 3.4 Nova Scotia Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 3.4 Nova Scotia Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 3.5 Nova Scotia Percentage of Children Attending ECE Programs by Age Group

<p>Table 3.5 Nova Scotia Percentage of Children Attending ECE Programs by Age Group</p>

Table 3.6 Nova Scotia Child Care Subsidy – Income Eligibility

<p>Table 3.6 Nova Scotia Child Care Subsidy – Income Eligibility</p>

Table 4.1 Nova Scotia Curriculum Frameworks

<p>Table 4.1 Nova Scotia Curriculum Frameworks</p>

Table 4.2 Nova Scotia Staff/Child Ratio and Group Size in Regulated Child Care

<p>Table 4.2 Nova Scotia Staff/Child Ratio and Group Size in Regulated Child Care</p>

Table 4.3 Nova Scotia Educator Qualifications

<p>Table 4.3 Nova Scotia Educator Qualifications</p>

Table 4.4 Nova Scotia Professional Recognition and Development

<p>Table 4.4 Nova Scotia Professional Recognition and Development</p>

Table 4.5 Nova Scotia Density of Qualified Staff in Child Care Centres

<p>Table 4.5 Nova Scotia Density of Qualified Staff in Child Care Centres</p>

Table 4.6 Nova Scotia Teachers and ECEs Annual Salaries 2019

<p>Table 4.6 Nova Scotia Teachers and ECEs Annual Salaries 2019</p>

New Brunswick

Table 1.1 New Brunswick Governance Structure for Early Childhood Education

<p>Table 1.1 New Brunswick Governance Structure for Early Childhood Education</p>

Table 2.1 New Brunswick Allocation for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 2.1 New Brunswick Allocation for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 2.2 New Brunswick Allocation for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 2.2 New Brunswick Allocation for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 3.1 New Brunswick Child Population 0 to 5 years (2019)

<p>Table 3.1 New Brunswick Child Population 0 to 5 years (2019)</p>

Table 3.2 New Brunswick Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2019)

<p>Table 3.2 New Brunswick Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2019)</p>

Table 3.3 New Brunswick: ECE School Programs (2019-2020)

<p>Table 3.3 New Brunswick: ECE School Programs (2019-2020)</p>

Table 3.4 New Brunswick Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 3.4 New Brunswick Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 3.5 New Brunswick Percentage of Children Attending ECE Programs by Age Group

<p>Table 3.5 New Brunswick Percentage of Children Attending ECE Programs by Age Group</p>

Table 4.1 New Brunswick Curriculum Frameworks

<p>Table 4.1 New Brunswick Curriculum Frameworks</p>

Table 4.2 New Brunswick Staff/Child Ratio and Group Size in Child Care

<p>Table 4.2 New Brunswick Staff/Child Ratio and Group Size in Child Care</p>

Table 4.3 New Brunswick Educator Qualifications

<p>Table 4.3 New Brunswick Educator Qualifications</p>

Table 4.4 New Brunswick Professional Recognition and Development

<p>Table 4.4 New Brunswick Professional Recognition and Development</p>

Table 4.5 New Brunswick Density of Qualified Staff in Child Care Centres

<p>Table 4.5 New Brunswick Density of Qualified Staff in Child Care Centres</p>

Table 4.6 New Brunswick Teacher and ECE Annual Salaries

<p>Table 4.6 New Brunswick Teacher and ECE Annual Salaries</p>

Ontario

Table 1.1 Ontario Governance Structure for Early Childhood Education

<p>Table 1.1 Ontario Governance Structure for Early Childhood Education</p>

Table 2.1 Ontario Allocation for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 2.1 Ontario Allocation for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 2.2 Ontario Allocation for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 2.2 Ontario Allocation for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 3.1 Ontario Child Population 0 to 5 Years (2019)

<p>Table 3.1 Ontario Child Population 0 to 5 Years (2019)</p>

Table 3.2 Ontario Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2019)

<p>Table 3.2 Ontario Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2019)</p>

Table 3.3 Ontario ECE School Programs (2019-2020)

<p>Table 3.3 Ontario ECE School Programs (2019-2020)</p>

Table 3.4 Ontario Licensed Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 3.4 Ontario Licensed Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 3.5 Ontario Percentage of Children Attending ECE Programs by Age Group

<p>Table 3.5 Ontario Percentage of Children Attending ECE Programs by Age Group</p>

Table 3.6 Percentage of Children in Licensed Child Care Centres Receiving a Full or Partial Subsidy

<p>Table 3.6 Percentage of Children in Licensed Child Care Centres Receiving a Full or Partial Subsidy</p>

Table 4.1 Ontario Curriculum Frameworks

<p>Table 4.1 Ontario Curriculum Frameworks</p>

Table 4.2 Ontario Staff/Child Ratio and Group Size in Regulated Child Care

<p>Table 4.2 Ontario Staff/Child Ratio and Group Size in Regulated Child Care</p>

Table 4.3 Ontario Educator Qualifications

<p>Table 4.3 Ontario Educator Qualifications</p>

Table 4.4 Ontario Professional Recognition and Development

<p>Table 4.4 Ontario Professional Recognition and Development</p>

Table 4.5 Ontario Density of Qualified Staff in Child Care Centres

<p>Table 4.5 Ontario Density of Qualified Staff in Child Care Centres</p>

Table 4.6 Ontario Teachers and ECEs Annual Salaries (2019)

<p>Table 4.6 Ontario Teachers and ECEs Annual Salaries (2019)</p>

Manitoba

Table 1.1 Manitoba Governance Structure for Early Childhood Education

<p>Table 1.1 Manitoba Governance Structure for Early Childhood Education</p>

Table 2.1 Manitoba Allocation for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 2.1 Manitoba Allocation for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 2.2 Manitoba Allocation for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 2.2 Manitoba Allocation for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 3.1 Manitoba Child Population 0 to 5 Years (2019)

<p>Table 3.1 Manitoba Child Population 0 to 5 Years (2019)</p>

Table 3.2 Manitoba Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2019)

<p>Table 3.2 Manitoba Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2019)</p>

Table 3.3 Manitoba ECE School Programs (2019-2020)

<p>Table 3.3 Manitoba ECE School Programs (2019-2020)</p>

Table 3.4 Manitoba Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 3.4 Manitoba Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 3.5 Manitoba Percentage of Children Attending ECE Programs by Age Group

<p>Table 3.5 Manitoba Percentage of Children Attending ECE Programs by Age Group</p>

Table 4.1 Manitoba Curriculum Frameworks

<p>Table 4.1 Manitoba Curriculum Frameworks</p>

Table 4.2 Manitoba Staff/Child Ratio and Group Size in Regulated Child Care

<p>Table 4.2 Manitoba Staff/Child Ratio and Group Size in Regulated Child Care</p>

Table 4.3 Manitoba Educator Qualifications

<p>Table 4.3 Manitoba Educator Qualifications</p>

Table 4.4 Manitoba Professional Recognition and Development

<p>Table 4.4 Manitoba Professional Recognition and Development</p>

Table 4.5 Manitoba Density of Qualified Staff in Child Care Centres

<p>Table 4.5 Manitoba Density of Qualified Staff in Child Care Centres</p>

Table 4.6 Manitoba Teacher and ECE Annual Salaries 2019

<p>Table 4.6 Manitoba Teacher and ECE Annual Salaries 2019</p>

Saskatchewan

Table 1.1 Saskatchewan Governance Structure for Early Childhood Education

<p>Table 1.1 Saskatchewan Governance Structure for Early Childhood Education</p>

Table 2.1 Saskatchewan Allocation for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 2.1 Saskatchewan Allocation for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 2.2 Saskatchewan Allocation for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 2.2 Saskatchewan Allocation for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 3.1 Saskatchewan Child Population 0 to 5 Years (2019)

<p>Table 3.1 Saskatchewan Child Population 0 to 5 Years (2019)</p>

Table 3.2 Saskatchewan Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2019)

<p>Table 3.2 Saskatchewan Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2019)</p>

Table 3.3 Saskatchewan ECE School Programs (2019-2020)

<p>Table 3.3 Saskatchewan ECE School Programs (2019-2020)</p>

Table 3.4 Saskatchewan Licensed Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 3.4 Saskatchewan Licensed Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 3.5 Saskatchewan Percentage of Children Attending ECE Programs by Age Group

<p>Table 3.5 Saskatchewan Percentage of Children Attending ECE Programs by Age Group</p>

Table 4.1 Saskatchewan Curriculum Frameworks

<p>Table 4.1 Saskatchewan Curriculum Frameworks</p>

Table 4.2 Saskatchewan Staff/Child Ratio and Group Size in Regulated Child Care

<p>Table 4.2 Saskatchewan Staff/Child Ratio and Group Size in Regulated Child Care</p>

Table 4.3 Saskatchewan Educator Qualifications

<p>Table 4.3 Saskatchewan Educator Qualifications</p>

Table 4.4 Saskatchewan Professional Recognition and Development

<p>Table 4.4 Saskatchewan Professional Recognition and Development</p>

Table 4.5 Saskatchewan Density of Qualified Staff in Child Care Centres

<p>Table 4.5 Saskatchewan Density of Qualified Staff in Child Care Centres</p>

Table 4.6 Saskatchewan Teachers and ECEs Annual Salaries (2019)

<p>Table 4.6 Saskatchewan Teachers and ECEs Annual Salaries (2019)</p>

Alberta

Table 1.1 Alberta Governance Structure for Early Childhood Education

<p>Table 1.1 Alberta Governance Structure for Early Childhood Education</p>

Table 2.1 Alberta Allocation for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 2.1 Alberta Allocation for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 2.2 Alberta Allocation for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 2.2 Alberta Allocation for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 3.1 Alberta Child Population 0 to 5 years (2019)

<p>Table 3.1 Alberta Child Population 0 to 5 years (2019)</p>

Table 3.2 Alberta Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child

<p>Table 3.2 Alberta Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child</p>

Table 3.3 Alberta ECS School Programs (2019-2020)

<p>Table 3.3 Alberta ECS School Programs (2019-2020)</p>

Table 3.4 Alberta Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 3.4 Alberta Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 3.5 Alberta Percentage of Children Attending ECE Programs by Age Group

<p>Table 3.5 Alberta Percentage of Children Attending ECE Programs by Age Group</p>

Table 3.6 Alberta Maximum Child Care Subsidy Rates for Eligible Families Earning Below $75,000

<p>Table 3.6 Alberta Maximum Child Care Subsidy Rates for Eligible Families Earning Below $75,000</p>

Table 4.1 Alberta Curriculum Frameworks

<p>Table 4.1 Alberta Curriculum Frameworks</p>

Table 4.2 Alberta Staff/Child Ratio and Group Size in Regulated Child Care

<p>Table 4.2 Alberta Staff/Child Ratio and Group Size in Regulated Child Care</p>

Table 4.3 Alberta Educator Qualifications

<p>Table 4.3 Alberta Educator Qualifications</p>

Table 4.4 Alberta Professional Recognition and Development

<p>Table 4.4 Alberta Professional Recognition and Development</p>

Table 4.5 Alberta Density of Qualified Staff in Child Care Centres

<p>Table 4.5 Alberta Density of Qualified Staff in Child Care Centres</p>

Table 4.6 Alberta Teachers and ECEs Annual Salaries (2019)

<p>Table 4.6 Alberta Teachers and ECEs Annual Salaries (2019)</p>

British Columbia

Table 1.1 British Columbia Governance Structure for Early Childhood Education

<p>Table 1.1 British Columbia Governance Structure for Early Childhood Education</p>

Table 2.1 British Columbia Allocation for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 2.1 British Columbia Allocation for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 2.1A Federally Funded Early Learning and Child Care Programs

<p>Table 2.1A Federally Funded Early Learning and Child Care Programs</p>

Table 2.2 British Columbia Allocation for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 2.2 British Columbia Allocation for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 3.1 British Columbia Child Population 0 to 5 Years (2019)

<p>Table 3.1 British Columbia Child Population 0 to 5 Years (2019)</p>

Table 3.2 British Columbia Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2019)

<p>Table 3.2 British Columbia Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2019)</p>

Table 3.3 British Columbia ECE School Programs (2019)

<p>Table 3.3 British Columbia ECE School Programs (2019)</p>

Table 3.4 British Columbia Licensed Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 3.4 British Columbia Licensed Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 3.5 British Columbia Percentage of Children Attending ECE Programs by Age Group

<p>Table 3.5 British Columbia Percentage of Children Attending ECE Programs by Age Group</p>

Table 4.1 British Columbia Curriculum Frameworks

<p>Table 4.1 British Columbia Curriculum Frameworks</p>

Table 4.2 British Columbia Staff/Child and Group Size Ratio in Licensed Child Care Centres

<p>Table 4.2 British Columbia Staff/Child and Group Size Ratio in Licensed Child Care Centres</p>

Table 4.3 British Columbia Educator Qualifications

<p>Table 4.3 British Columbia Educator Qualifications</p>

Table 4.4 British Columbia Professional Recognition and Development

<p>Table 4.4 British Columbia Professional Recognition and Development</p>

Table 4.5 British Columbia Density of Qualified Staff in Child Care Centres

<p>Table 4.5 British Columbia Density of Qualified Staff in Child Care Centres</p>

Table 4.6 British Columbia Teachers and ECEs Annual Salaries 2019

<p>Table 4.6 British Columbia Teachers and ECEs Annual Salaries 2019</p>

Yukon

Table 1.1 Yukon Governance Structure for Early Childhood Education

<p>Table 1.1 Yukon Governance Structure for Early Childhood Education</p>

Table 2.1 Yukon Allocations for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 2.1 Yukon Allocations for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 2.2 Yukon Allocation for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 2.2 Yukon Allocation for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 3.1 Yukon Child Population 0 to 5 Years (2019)

<p>Table 3.1 Yukon Child Population 0 to 5 Years (2019)</p>

Table 3.2 Yukon Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2019)

<p>Table 3.2 Yukon Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2019)</p>

Table 3.3 Yukon ECE School Programs (2019-2020)

<p>Table 3.3 Yukon ECE School Programs (2019-2020)</p>

Table 3.4 Yukon Regulated Child Care to November 2019

<p>Table 3.4 Yukon Regulated Child Care to November 2019</p>

Table 3.5 Yukon Percentage of Children Attending ECE Programs by Age Group

<p>Table 3.5 Yukon Percentage of Children Attending ECE Programs by Age Group</p>

Table 3.6 Yukon Child Care Subsidy - Age of Child

<p>Table 3.6 Yukon Child Care Subsidy - Age of Child</p>

Table 4.1 Yukon Curriculum Frameworks

<p>Table 4.1 Yukon Curriculum Frameworks</p>

Table 4.2 Yukon Staff/Child Ratio and Group Size in Licensed Child Care

<p>Table 4.2 Yukon Staff/Child Ratio and Group Size in Licensed Child Care</p>

Table 4.3 Yukon Educator Qualifications

<p>Table 4.3 Yukon Educator Qualifications</p>

Table 4.4 Yukon Professional Recognition and Development

<p>Table 4.4 Yukon Professional Recognition and Development</p>

Table 4.5 Yukon Density of Qualified Staff in Child Care Centres

<p>Table 4.5 Yukon Density of Qualified Staff in Child Care Centres</p>

Table 4.6 Yukon Teachers and ECEs Annual Salaries 2019

<p>Table 4.6 Yukon Teachers and ECEs Annual Salaries 2019</p>

Table 4.7 Yukon Wage Enhancement Funding

<p>Table 4.7 Yukon Wage Enhancement Funding</p>

Northwest Territories

Table 1.1 Northwest Territories Governance Structure for Early Childhood Education

<p>Table 1.1 Northwest Territories Governance Structure for Early Childhood Education</p>

Table 2.1 Northwest Territories Allocation for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 2.1 Northwest Territories Allocation for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 2.2 Northwest Territories Allocation for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 2.2 Northwest Territories Allocation for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 3.1 Northwest Territories Child Population 0 to 5 Years (2019)

<p>Table 3.1 Northwest Territories Child Population 0 to 5 Years (2019)</p>

Table 3.2 Northwest Territories Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2019)

<p>Table 3.2 Northwest Territories Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2019)</p>

Table 3.3 Northwest Territories ECE School Programs (2019-2020)

<p>Table 3.3 Northwest Territories ECE School Programs (2019-2020)</p>

Table 3.4 Northwest Territories Licensed Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 3.4 Northwest Territories Licensed Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 3.5 Northwest Territories Percentage of Children Attending ECE Programs by Age Group

<p>Table 3.5 Northwest Territories Percentage of Children Attending ECE Programs by Age Group</p>

Table 4.1 Northwest Territories Curriculum Frameworks

<p>Table 4.1 Northwest Territories Curriculum Frameworks</p>

Table 4.2 Northwest Territories Staff/Child Ratio and Group Size in Licensed Child Care

<p>Table 4.2 Northwest Territories Staff/Child Ratio and Group Size in Licensed Child Care</p>

Table 4.3 Northwest Territories Educator Qualifications

<p>Table 4.3 Northwest Territories Educator Qualifications</p>

Table 4.4 Northwest Territories Professional Recognition and Development

<p>Table 4.4 Northwest Territories Professional Recognition and Development</p>

Table 4.5 Northwest Territories Density of Qualified Staff in Child Care Centres

<p>Table 4.5 Northwest Territories Density of Qualified Staff in Child Care Centres</p>

Table 4.6 Northwest Territories Teacher and ECE Annual Salaries 2019

<p>Table 4.6 Northwest Territories Teacher and ECE Annual Salaries 2019</p>

Table 4.7 Northwest Territories Wage Enhancement Funding for Staff in Licensed Child Care Centres

<p>Table 4.7 Northwest Territories Wage Enhancement Funding for Staff in Licensed Child Care Centres</p>

Nunavut

Table 1.1 Nunavut Governance Structure for Early Childhood Education

<p>Table 1.1 Nunavut Governance Structure for Early Childhood Education</p>

Table 2.1 Nunavut Allocation for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 2.1 Nunavut Allocation for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 2.2 Nunavut Allocation for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 2.2 Nunavut Allocation for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 3.1 Nunavut Child Population 0 to 5 Years (2019)

<p>Table 3.1 Nunavut Child Population 0 to 5 Years (2019)</p>

Table 3.2 Nunavut Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2019)

<p>Table 3.2 Nunavut Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2019)</p>

Table 3.3 Nunavut ECE School Programs (2019-2020)

<p>Table 3.3 Nunavut ECE School Programs (2019-2020)</p>

Table 3.4 Nunavut Licensed Child Care to March 31, 2020

<p>Table 3.4 Nunavut Licensed Child Care to March 31, 2020</p>

Table 3.5 Nunavut Percentage of Children attending ECE Programs by Age Group

<p>Table 3.5 Nunavut Percentage of Children attending ECE Programs by Age Group</p>

Table 4.1 Nunavut Curriculum Frameworks

<p>Table 4.1 Nunavut Curriculum Frameworks</p>

Table 4.2 Nunavut Staff/Child Ratio and Group Size in Licensed Child Care

<p>Table 4.2 Nunavut Staff/Child Ratio and Group Size in Licensed Child Care</p>

Table 4.3 Nunavut Educator Qualifications

<p>Table 4.3 Nunavut Educator Qualifications</p>

Table 4.4 Nunavut Professional Recognition and Development

<p>Table 4.4 Nunavut Professional Recognition and Development</p>

Table 4.5 Nunavut Density of Qualified Staff in Child Care Centres

<p>Table 4.5 Nunavut Density of Qualified Staff in Child Care Centres</p>

Table 4.6 Nunavut Teacher and ECE Annual Salaries 2019

<p>Table 4.6 Nunavut Teacher and ECE Annual Salaries 2019</p>

Workforce Report

Early Childhood Educators (ECE) and Assistants Indignenous/Non-Indigenous

<p>Early Childhood Educators (ECE) and Assistants Indignenous/Non-Indigenous</p>

Early Childhood Educators, Assistants, and Home Care Providers as Percent of Total Employed in Canada, 2016

<p>Early Childhood Educators, Assistants, and Home Care Providers as Percent of Total Employed in Canada, 2016</p>

Early Childhood Education Pays Big Dividends

<p>Early Childhood Education Pays Big Dividends</p>

The Current Status of the ECE Workforce 2021

<p>The Current Status of the ECE Workforce 2021</p>

Percentage Change in Salaries for Teachers and Early Childhood Educators

<p>Percentage Change in Salaries for Teachers and Early Childhood Educators</p>

Where ECE Salaries are and Where they Should be at Minimum Based on the Early Childhood Education Report Benchmark 2020

<p>Where ECE Salaries are and Where they Should be at Minimum Based on the Early Childhood Education Report Benchmark 2020</p>

ECE Salaries Compared to Other Female-Dominated Industries with Similar Education Requirements 2021

<p>ECE Salaries Compared to Other Female-Dominated Industries with Similar Education Requirements 2021</p>

Salaries Compared to Other Male-Dominated Industries with Similar Education Requirements 2021

<p>Salaries Compared to Other Male-Dominated Industries with Similar Education Requirements 2021</p>

Salary Change over Time for Teachers and Early Childhood Educators

<p>Salary Change over Time for Teachers and Early Childhood Educators</p>

Average Expenditures per Child Care Space and per Child in School 2020

<p>Average Expenditures per Child Care Space and per Child in School 2020</p>

Maximum Hourly Wage Supplement for ECEs in Licensed Child Care

<p>Maximum Hourly Wage Supplement for ECEs in Licensed Child Care 2021</p>

Ratio of Qualified ECEs to Unqualified Staff in Preschool Age Groups in Child Care Centres 2021

<p>Ratio of Qualified ECEs to Unqualified Staff in Preschool Age Groups in Child Care Centres 2021</p>

Percent of For-Profit Facilities 2020

<p>Percent of For-Profit Facilities 2020</p>

Public Child Care: Median Years of Service at Toronto Early Learning and Child Care Centres

<p>Public Child Care: Median Years of Service at Toronto Early Learning and Child Care Centres</p>

Spending by Category and Auspice 2020

<p>Spending by Category and Auspice 2020</p>

Average Annual Earnings by Employer Type 2018

<p>Average Annual Earnings by Employer Type 2018</p>

The Rate of Unionization by Centre Type

<p>The Rate of Unionization by Centre Type</p>

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