Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as a parent with young children, daycare is very important in my life, very important for many Northerners. In speaking with day home providers, which are their own industry, it seems like there's some pretty significant issues that are challenging their ability to operate. I've spoken with the Minister about this. I'm hoping she can give some answers to the public now. There seems to be a dispute around pay. Day home operators maintain, at least the ones I've been speaking to, that they make less than minimum wage grid that is being developed for centre operators. So can the Minister explain how the $3.5 million that ECE has for early learning childcare is going to benefit day home operators. Thank you.
Kieron Testart on Question 477-20(1): Pay and Benefits for Early Childcare Providers
In the Legislative Assembly on February 11th, 2025. See this statement in context.
Question 477-20(1): Pay and Benefits for Early Childcare Providers
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February 11th, 2025
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