On December 19, 2013, Minister of Education proposed regulatory changes, which are subject to a 45 day comment period.
The proposed regulation changes directly affect children, communities, RECEs and child care centres.
By completing the short survey, we can gain a better understanding on how the child care community feels about the proposed changes to ratios, mixed groupings and staffing.
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A: Ratios should stay the same (ie 1 RECE per group)
A: Ontario should add another RECE per age group for children under 4
A: The space does not have the capacity
A: I would not want to adapt to this model
A: I would not want to adapt to this model
A: I have concerns with the developmental gap between children 24 months to 4 years and I do not feel that the purposed changes embrace the developmental needs of the children in this case. I do think that further splitting this group to 24 to 36 months and over 36 months better respects the child’s development. I also have some issues with the mixed age groups. I do believe that this has great benefits for children and families however I do hesitate to include infants in this grouping.
A: Ontario should add another RECE per age group for children under 4
A: I would not want to adapt to this model
A: yes I believe ECE are under valued for what they do and it is important to have a trial run before you can implement such changes. i think it is unfair to staff and children to always be paired together. you looking at this they need to go into the field themselves and see what really goes on,
A: Ontario should add another RECE per age group for children under 4
A: I would not want to adapt to this model
A: These proposed regulatory changes will permanently affect the future of childcare in Ontario. Ultimately, the Ministry needs to do better because childcare deserves it. The Ministry must formerly consult with researchers, experts, providers and ECEs in the field. The proposed regulations should reflect current data and research. The proposed regulatory changes reflect the glaringly obvious fact that the province is NOT willing to provide the necessary funding to stabilize the field and ensure that children and families can access quality child care programs.
A: Ontario should add another RECE per age group for children under 4
A: The space can be converted with additional funding
A: The current ratios give Ontario the opportunity to provide quality child care. By changing these ratios it is obvious that the rationale is cost cutting not quality.
A: Ontario should add another RECE per age group for children under 4
A: The space does not have the capacity
A: Ratios should stay the same (ie 1 RECE per group)
A: I would not want to adapt to this model
A: Ontario should add another RECE per age group for children under 4
A: I would not want to adapt to this model
A: Ontario should add another RECE per age group for children under 4
A: The space can be converted with ease
A: Ratios should stay the same (ie 1 RECE per group)
A: I would not want to adapt to this model
A: Now is the time to improve quality ealry learning and care not go back to the dark ages!
A: Ratios should stay the same (ie 1 RECE per group)
A: I would not want to adapt to this model
A: Ontario should add another RECE per age group for children under 4
A: I would not want to adapt to this model