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Profiles
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- CWELCC TRACKER
Results & Trends
Methodology
Previous Reports
Workforce
Resources
Contact

Overview
Profiles
- Provincial/Territorial Profiles
- CWELCC TRACKER
Results & Trends
Methodology
Previous Reports
Workforce
Resources
Contact

Overview
Profiles
- Provincial/Territorial Profiles
- CWELCC TRACKER
Results & Trends
Methodology
Previous Reports
Workforce
Resources
Contact

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acknowledgements
Terms & Definitions
Charts and Graphs 2023
Questions & Answers
Videos
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Charts and Graphs 2023

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

Overview

Early Childhood Education Report Benchmarks of Quality

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

Per Cent Change in For-Profit Facilities/Spaces by Province/Territory 2020 and 2023

<p>Per Cent Change in For-Profit Facilities/Spaces by Province/Territory 2020 and 2023</p>

Policy and Per Cent Change in ECE Annual Wages 2020 to 2023 by Province/Territory

<p>Policy and Per Cent Change in ECE Annual Wages 2020 to 2023 by Province/Territory</p>

ECE Wages as a Per Cent of Teacher Wages by Province/Territory (2023)

<p>ECE Wages as a Per Cent of Teacher Wages by Province/Territory (2023)</p>

Highlights of Changes to the Early Childhood Education Report (ECER) 2023

<p>Highlights of Changes to the Early Childhood Education Report (ECER) 2023</p>

Change in Total ECEC Spending by Province/Territory 2020 to 2023

<p>Change in Total ECEC Spending by Province/Territory 2020 to 2023</p>

Change in Total Provincial/Territorial ECEC Spending

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

Change in Spending on Regulated Child Care by Province/Territory 2020 to 2023

<p>Change in Spending on Regulated Child Care by Province/Territory 2020 to 2023</p>

Change in ECEC Spending as a Per Cent of Total Provincial/Territorial Budget

<p>Change in ECEC Spending as a Per Cent of Total Provincial/Territorial Budget</p>

Expenditures Per Child in School Programs and Per Child Care Space by Province/Territory

<p>Expenditures Per Child in School Programs and Per Child Care Space by Province/Territory</p>

Child Care Spending on For-Profit Facilities By Province/Territory (2023)

<p>Child Care Spending on For-Profit Facilities By Province/Territory (2023)</p>

Child Population Under Age 6 by Province/Territory

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

Indigenous Population by Province/Territory 2021

<p>Indigenous Population by Province/Territory 2021</p>

Maternal Labour Force Participation by Province/Territory and by Age of Youngest Child (2022)

<p>Maternal Labour Force Participation by Province/Territory and by Age of Youngest Child (2022)</p>

Changes in the Number of Child Care Spaces (0 to 5 Years) by Province/Territory 2020 to 2023

<p>Changes in the Number of Child Care Spaces (0 to 5 Years) by Province/Territory 2020 to 2023</p>

Percentage of New Child Care Spaces (0 to 5 years) Created Against 2026 Goal by Province/Territory

<p>Percentage of New Child Care Spaces (0 to 5 years) Created Against 2026 Goal by Province/Territory</p>

Change in Regulated Child Care Spaces (0 to 12 years) by Province/Territory 2020 and 2023

<p>Change in Regulated Child Care Spaces (0 to 12 years) by Province/Territory 2020 and 2023</p>

Change in ECEC Capacity to Percentage of 2- to 4-Year Olds by Province/Territory 2020 and 2023

<p>Change in ECEC Capacity to Percentage of 2- to 4-Year Olds by Province/Territory 2020 and 2023</p>

Enrolment in School-Operated ECEC Programs by Province/Territory (2023)

<p>Enrolment in School-Operated ECEC Programs by Province/Territory (2023)</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>

Change in ECE Wages by Province/Territory (2011-2023)

<p>Change in ECE Wages by Province/Territory (2011-2023)</p>

Kindergarten/Pre-Kindergarten Teacher Qualifications by Province/Territory

<p>Kindergarten/Pre-Kindergarten Teacher Qualifications by Province/Territory</p>

Qualifications Required in Licensed Child Care by Province/Territory

<p>Qualifications Required in Licensed Child Care by Province/Territory</p>

Ratio of Certified ECEs to Non-Certified Staff in Preschool-Age Child Care by Province/Territory

<p>Ratio of Certified ECEs to Non-Certified Staff in Preschool-Age Child Care by Province/Territory</p>

Early Childhood Education Report 2023

<p>Early Childhood Education Report 2023</p>

Affordability Measures Across Canada

<p>Affordability Measures Across Canada</p>

Provincial/Territorial Profiles

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 expenditures for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 2.1 Newfoundland and Labrador expenditures for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 2.2 Newfoundland and Labrador Expenditures for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 2.2 Newfoundland and Labrador Expenditures for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 3.1 Newfoundland and Labrador Child Population 0 to <6 Years (2022)

<p>Table 3.1 Newfoundland and Labrador Child Population 0 to <6 Years (2022)</p>

Table 3.2 Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2022)

<p>Table 3.2 Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2022)</p>

Table 3.3 Newfoundland and Labrador ECE School Programs (2022–23)

<p>Table 3.3 Newfoundland and Labrador ECE School Programs (2022–23)</p>

Table 3.4 Newfoundland and Labrador Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 3.4 Newfoundland and Labrador Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 3.5 Newfoundland and Labrador ECE Capacity to Percentage of Children by Age Group to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 3.5 Newfoundland and Labrador ECE Capacity to Percentage of Children by Age Group to March 31, 2023</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 Group Size and Certification Requirements in Regulated Child Care Centres

<p>Table 4.2 Newfoundland and Labrador Staff/Child Ratio Group Size and Certification Requirements in Regulated Child Care Centres</p>

Table 4.2A Newfoundland and Labrador Group Size and Conditions in Regulated Family Child Care

<p>Table 4.2A Newfoundland and Labrador Group Size and Conditions in Regulated Family 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 ECE Annual Wages as a Percentage of Teacher Wages (2023)

<p>Table 4.6 Newfoundland and Labrador ECE Annual Wages as a Percentage of Teacher Wages (2023)</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 expenditures for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 2.1 Prince Edward Island expenditures for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 2.2 Prince Edward Island Expenditures for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 2.2 Prince Edward Island Expenditures for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 3.1 Prince Edward Island Child Population 0 to <6 Years (2022)

<p>Table 3.1 Prince Edward Island Child Population 0 to <6 Years (2022)</p>

Table 3.2 Prince Edward Island Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2022)

<p>Table 3.2 Prince Edward Island Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2022)</p>

Table 3.3 Prince Edward Island ECE School Programs (2022–23)

<p>Table 3.3 Prince Edward Island ECE School Programs (2022–23)</p>

Table 3.4 Prince Edward Island Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 3.4 Prince Edward Island Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 3.5 Prince Edward Island ECE Capacity to Percentage of Children by Age Group to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 3.5 Prince Edward Island ECE Capacity to Percentage of Children by Age Group to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 3.6 Prince Edward Island Early Years Centre Fee Schedule (2023)

<p>Table 3.6 Prince Edward Island Early Years Centre Fee Schedule (2023)</p>

Table 3.7 Prince Edward Island Daily Subsidy Rate to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 3.7 Prince Edward Island Daily Subsidy Rate to March 31, 2023</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 Group Size and Staff/Child Ratio in Regulated Child Care Centres

<p>Table 4.2 Prince Edward Island Group Size and Staff/Child Ratio in Regulated Child Care Centres</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 ECE Annual Wage as a Percentage of Teacher Wage (2023)

<p>Table 4.6 Prince Edward Island ECE Annual Wage as a Percentage of Teacher Wage (2023)</p>

Table 4.7 Prince Edward Island Hourly Wage Grid

<p>Table 4.7 Prince Edward Island Hourly Wage Grid</p>

Quebec

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

<p>Table 1.1A Québec Governance Structure for Early Childhood Education - Ministère de la Famille (MFA)</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 Expenditures for Educational Childcare Services to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 2.1 Québec Expenditures for Educational Childcare Services to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 2.2 Québec Expenditures for Kindergarten and School Day Care Services to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 2.2 Québec Expenditures for Kindergarten and School Day Care Services to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 2.3 Québec Expenditures for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 2.3 Québec Expenditures for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 3.1 Québec Child Population 0 to <6 Years (2022)

<p>Table 3.1 Québec Child Population 0 to <6 Years (2022)</p>

Table 3.2 Québec Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2022)

<p>Table 3.2 Québec Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2022)</p>

Table 3.3 Québec ECE School Enrolment (2022–23)

<p>Table 3.3 Québec ECE School Enrolment (2022–23)</p>

Table 3.4 Québec Educational Childcare Services Enrolment to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 3.4 Québec Educational Childcare Services Enrolment to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 3.4A Québec Educational Childcare Service Spaces in Recognized Facilities (CPEs, subsidized and non-subsidized day care centres), For-Profit and Non-Profit, to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 3.4A Québec Educational Childcare Service Spaces in Recognized Facilities (CPEs, subsidized and non-subsidized day care centres), For-Profit and Non-Profit, to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 3.4B Québec Spaces in Recognized Educational Child Care Services, Subsidized and Non-Subsidized, to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 3.4B Québec Spaces in Recognized Educational Child Care Services, Subsidized and Non-Subsidized, to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 3.5 Québec ECE Capacity to Percentage of Children by Age Group

<p>Table 3.5 Québec ECE Capacity to Percentage of Children by Age Group</p>

Table 3.6 Québec Capacity in Recognized Educational Childcare Services by Type to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 3.6 Québec Capacity in Recognized Educational Childcare Services by Type to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 3.7 Québec Capacity of the Educational Childcare Service Network to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 3.7 Québec Capacity of the Educational Childcare Service Network to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 3.8 Québec Funding of Subsidized Spaces in Educational Childcare Services to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 3.8 Québec Funding of Subsidized Spaces in Educational Childcare Services to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 3.9 Québec Financial Assistance for Childcare via the Childcare Expense Tax Credit

<p>Table 3.9 Québec Financial Assistance for Childcare via the Childcare Expense Tax Credit</p>

Table 3.10 Québec Allocation per Student to Public Preschool Education Programs to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 3.10 Québec Allocation per Student to Public Preschool Education Programs to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 4.1 Québec Curriculum Frameworks

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

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

<p>Table 4.2 Québec Group Size and Staff/Child Ratio in Regulated Child Care Centres</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 ECE Annual Wages as Percentage of Teachers Wages (2023)

<p>Table 4.6 Québec ECE Annual Wages as Percentage of Teachers Wages (2023)</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 Allocations for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 2.1 Nova Scotia Allocations for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 2.2 Nova Scotia Allocation for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 2.2 Nova Scotia Allocation for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 3.1 Nova Scotia Child Population 0 to <6 Years (2022)

<p>Table 3.1 Nova Scotia Child Population 0 to <6 Years (2022)</p>

Table 3.2 Nova Scotia Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2022)

<p>Table 3.2 Nova Scotia Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2022)</p>

Table 3.3 Nova Scotia ECE School Programs (2022–23)

<p>Table 3.3 Nova Scotia ECE School Programs (2022–23)</p>

Table 3.4 Nova Scotia Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 3.4 Nova Scotia Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 3.5 Nova Scotia ECE Capacity to Percentage of Children by Age Group to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 3.5 Nova Scotia ECE Capacity to Percentage of Children by Age Group to March 31, 2023</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 Group Size and Staff/Child Ratio in Regulated Child Care Centres

<p>Table 4.2 Nova Scotia Group Size and Staff/Child Ratio in Regulated Child Care Centres</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 ECE Annual Wages as a Percentage of Teacher Wages (2023)

<p>Table 4.6 Nova Scotia ECE Annual Wages as a Percentage of Teacher Wages (2023)</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 Expenditures for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 2.1 New Brunswick Expenditures for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 2.2 New Brunswick Expenditures for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 2.2 New Brunswick Expenditures for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 3.1 New Brunswick Child Population 0 to <6 Years (2022)

<p>Table 3.1 New Brunswick Child Population 0 to <6 Years (2022)</p>

Table 3.2 New Brunswick Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2022)

<p>Table 3.2 New Brunswick Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2022)</p>

Table 3.3 New Brunswick ECE School Programs (2022–23)

<p>Table 3.3 New Brunswick ECE School Programs (2022–23)</p>

Table 3.4 New Brunswick Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 3.4 New Brunswick Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 3.5 New Brunswick ECE Capacity to Percentage of Children by Age Group to March 31, 2022

<p>Table 3.5 New Brunswick ECE Capacity to Percentage of Children by Age Group to March 31, 2022</p>

Table 4.1 New Brunswick Curriculum Frameworks

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

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

<p>Table 4.2 New Brunswick Group Size and Staff/Child Ratio in Regulated Child Care Centres</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 ECE Annual Wages as a Percentage of Teacher Wages (2023)

<p>Table 4.6 New Brunswick ECE Annual Wages as a Percentage of Teacher Wages (2023)</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 Expenditures for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 2.1 Ontario Expenditures for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 2.2 Ontario Expenditures for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 2.2 Ontario Expenditures for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 3.1 Ontario Child Population 0 to <6 Years (2022)

<p>Table 3.1 Ontario Child Population 0 to <6 Years (2022)</p>

Table 3.2 Ontario Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2022)

<p>Table 3.2 Ontario Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2022)</p>

Table 3.3 Ontario ECE School Programs (2022–23)

<p>Table 3.3 Ontario ECE School Programs (2022–23)</p>

Table 3.4 Ontario Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 3.4 Ontario Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 3.5 Ontario ECE Capacity to Percentage of Children by Age Group to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 3.5 Ontario ECE Capacity to Percentage of Children by Age Group to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 3.6 Ontario Percentage of Children in Licensed Child Care Centres Receiving a Full or Partial Subsidy (2022)

<p>Table 3.6 Ontario Percentage of Children in Licensed Child Care Centres Receiving a Full or Partial Subsidy (2022)</p>

Table 4.1 Ontario Curriculum Frameworks

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

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

<p>Table 4.2 Ontario Group Size and Staff/Child Ratio in Regulated Child Care Centres</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 ECE Annual Wage as a Percentage of Teacher Wage (2023)

<p>Table 4.6 Ontario ECE Annual Wage as a Percentage of Teacher Wage (2023)</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 Expenditures for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 2.1 Manitoba Expenditures for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 2.2 Manitoba Expenditures for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 2.2 Manitoba Expenditures for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 3.1 Manitoba Child Population 0 to <6 years (2022)

<p>Table 3.1 Manitoba Child Population 0 to <6 years (2022)</p>

Table 3.2 Manitoba Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2022)

<p>Table 3.2 Manitoba Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2022)</p>

Table 3.3 Manitoba ECE School Programs (2022–23)

<p>Table 3.3 Manitoba ECE School Programs (2022–23)</p>

Table 3.4 Manitoba regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 3.4 Manitoba regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 3.5 Manitoba ECE Capacity to Percentage of Children by Age Group to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 3.5 Manitoba ECE Capacity to Percentage of Children by Age Group to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 4.1 Manitoba Curriculum Frameworks

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

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

<p>Table 4.2 Manitoba Group Size and Staff/Child Ratio in Regulated Child Care Centres</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 (Winnipeg) ECE Annual Wages as a Percentage of Teacher Wages (2023)

<p>Table 4.6 Manitoba (Winnipeg) ECE Annual Wages as a Percentage of Teacher Wages (2023)</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 Expenditures for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 2.1 Saskatchewan Expenditures for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 2.2 Saskatchewan Expenditures for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 2.2 Saskatchewan Expenditures for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 3.1 Saskatchewan Child Population 0 to <6 Years (2022)

<p>Table 3.1 Saskatchewan Child Population 0 to <6 Years (2022)</p>

Table 3.2 Saskatchewan Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2022)

<p>Table 3.2 Saskatchewan Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2022)</p>

Table 3.3 Saskatchewan ECE School Programs (2022–23)

<p>Table 3.3 Saskatchewan ECE School Programs (2022–23)</p>

Table 3.4 Saskatchewan Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 3.4 Saskatchewan Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 3.5 Saskatchewan ECE Capacity to Percentage of Children by Age Group to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 3.5 Saskatchewan ECE Capacity to Percentage of Children by Age Group to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 4.1 Saskatchewan Curriculum Frameworks

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

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

<p>Table 4.2 Saskatchewan Group Size and Staff/Child Ratio in Regulated Child Care Centres</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 ECE Annual Wages as a Percentage of Teacher Wages (2023)

<p>Table 4.6 Saskatchewan ECE Annual Wages as a Percentage of Teacher Wages (2023)</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 Expenditures for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 2.1 Alberta Expenditures for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 2.2 Alberta expenditures for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 2.2 Alberta expenditures for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 3.1 Alberta Child Population 0 to <6 Years (2022)

<p>Table 3.1 Alberta Child Population 0 to <6 Years (2022)</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 ECE School Programs (2022–23)

<p>Table 3.3 Alberta ECE School Programs (2022–23)</p>

Table 3.4 Alberta Regulated and Approved Child Care to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 3.4 Alberta Regulated and Approved Child Care to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 3.5 Alberta ECE Capacity to Percentage of Children by Age Group to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 3.5 Alberta ECE Capacity to Percentage of Children by Age Group to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 4.1 Alberta Curriculum Frameworks

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

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

<p>Table 4.2 Alberta Group Size and Staff/Child Ratio in Regulated Child Care Centres</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 ECE Annual Wage as a Percentage of Teacher Wage (2023)

<p>Table 4.6 Alberta ECE Annual Wage as a Percentage of Teacher Wage (2023)</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 Expenditures for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 2.1 British Columbia Expenditures for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 2.1A Federal Funding for Early Learning and Child Care Programs to March 31, 2023 (CWELCC)

<p>Table 2.1A Federal Funding for Early Learning and Child Care Programs to March 31, 2023 (CWELCC)</p>

Table 2.1B Federal Funding for Early Learning and Child Care Programs to March 31, 2023 (Canada Bilateral)

<p>Table 2.1B Federal Funding for Early Learning and Child Care Programs to March 31, 2023 (Canada Bilateral)</p>

Table 2.2 British Columbia Expenditures for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 2.2 British Columbia Expenditures for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 3.1 British Columbia Child Population 0 to <6 Years (2022)

<p>Table 3.1 British Columbia Child Population 0 to <6 Years (2022)</p>

Table 3.2 British Columbia Labour Force Participation of Mother by Age of Youngest Child (2022)

<p>Table 3.2 British Columbia Labour Force Participation of Mother by Age of Youngest Child (2022)</p>

Table 3.3 British Columbia ECE School Programs (2022–23)

<p>Table 3.3 British Columbia ECE School Programs (2022–23)</p>

Table 3.4 British Columbia Regulated Child Care to March 2023

<p>Table 3.4 British Columbia Regulated Child Care to March 2023</p>

Table 3.5 British Columbia ECEC Capacity to Percentage of Children by Age Group to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 3.5 British Columbia ECEC Capacity to Percentage of Children by Age Group to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 4.1 British Columbia Curriculum Frameworks

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

Table 4.2 British Columbia Group Size, Staff/Child Ratio and Educator Qualifications in Regulated Child Care Centres

<p>Table 4.2 British Columbia Group Size, Staff/Child Ratio and Educator Qualifications in Regulated 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 ECE Annual Wage as a Percentage of Teacher Wage (2023)

<p>Table 4.6 British Columbia ECE Annual Wage as a Percentage of Teacher Wage (2023)</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 Expenditures for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 2.1 Yukon Expenditures for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 2.2 Yukon Expenditures for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 20233

<p>Table 2.2 Yukon Expenditures for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 20233</p>

Table 3.1 Yukon Child Population 0 to <6 Years (2022)

<p>Table 3.1 Yukon Child Population 0 to <6 Years (2022)</p>

Table 3.2 Yukon Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2022)

<p>Table 3.2 Yukon Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2022)</p>

Table 3.3 Yukon ECE School Programs (2022–23)

<p>Table 3.3 Yukon ECE School Programs (2022–23)</p>

Table 3.4 Yukon Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 3.4 Yukon Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 3.5 Yukon Percentage of Children Attending ECE Programs by Age Group to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 3.5 Yukon Percentage of Children Attending ECE Programs by Age Group to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 3.6 Yukon Monthly Maximum Low-Income Subsidy Rates by Age of Child

<p>Table 3.6 Yukon Monthly Maximum Low-Income Subsidy Rates by Age of Child</p>

Table 3.7 Yukon Monthly Space Subsidies by Region for Inclusion to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 3.7 Yukon Monthly Space Subsidies by Region for Inclusion to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 4.1 Yukon Curriculum Frameworks

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

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

<p>Table 4.2 Yukon Group Size and Staff/Child Ratio in Regulated Child Care Centres</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 ECE Annual Wage as a Percentage of Teacher Wage (2023)

<p>Table 4.6 Yukon ECE Annual Wage as a Percentage of Teacher Wage (2023)</p>

Table 4.7 Yukon Hourly Wage Enhancement and Minimum Wage Rates

<p>Table 4.7 Yukon Hourly Wage Enhancement and Minimum Wage Rates</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 Expenditures for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 2.1 Northwest Territories Expenditures for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 2.2 Northwest Territories Expenditures for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 20233

<p>Table 2.2 Northwest Territories Expenditures for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 20233</p>

Table 3.1 Northwest Territories Child Population 0 to <6 years (2022)

<p>Table 3.1 Northwest Territories Child Population 0 to <6 years (2022)</p>

Table 3.2 Northwest Territories Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2022)

<p>Table 3.2 Northwest Territories Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2022)</p>

Table 3.3 Northwest Territories ECE School Programs (2022–23)

<p>Table 3.3 Northwest Territories ECE School Programs (2022–23)</p>

Table 3.4 Northwest Territories regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 3.4 Northwest Territories regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 3.5 Northwest Territories ECE Capacity to Percentage of Children by Age Group to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 3.5 Northwest Territories ECE Capacity to Percentage of Children by Age Group to March 31, 2023</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 Regulated Child Care Centres

<p>Table 4.2 Northwest Territories Staff/Child Ratio and Group Size in Regulated Child Care Centres</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 ECE Annual Wage as a Percentage of Teacher Wage (2023)

<p>Table 4.6 Northwest Territories ECE Annual Wage as a Percentage of Teacher Wage (2023)</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 Expenditures for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 2.1 Nunavut Expenditures for Regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 2.2 Nunavut Expenditures for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 20233

<p>Table 2.2 Nunavut Expenditures for Early Childhood Education/Child Care to March 31, 20233</p>

Table 3.1 Nunavut Child Population 0 to <6 years (2022)

<p>Table 3.1 Nunavut Child Population 0 to <6 years (2022)</p>

Table 3.2 Nunavut Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2022)

<p>Table 3.2 Nunavut Labour Force Participation of Mothers by Age of Youngest Child (2022)</p>

Table 3.3 Nunavut ECE School Programs (2022–23)

<p>Table 3.3 Nunavut ECE School Programs (2022–23)</p>

Table 3.4 Nunavut regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 3.4 Nunavut regulated Child Care to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 3.5 Nunavut ECE Capacity to Percentage of Children by Age Group to March 31, 2023

<p>Table 3.5 Nunavut ECE Capacity to Percentage of Children by Age Group to March 31, 2023</p>

Table 4.1 Nunavut Curriculum Frameworks

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

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

<p>Table 4.2 Nunavut Group Size and Staff/Child Ratio in Regulated Child Care Centres</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 ECE Annual Wage as a Percentage of Teacher Wage (2023)

<p>Table 4.6 Nunavut ECE Annual Wage as a Percentage of Teacher Wage (2023)</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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