Media Roundup: ELCC Roadmap

On July 6th 2023 , the Jimmy Pratt Foundation released its fourth discussion paper on the early years in Newfoundland and Labrador. “Making Space: 2023 Roadmap on Early Learning and Childcare” proposes 5 pathways supported by researchers and advocates that would help the government create more regulated spaces in a matter of months. This document focuses on 5 priority areas: Retaining the ECE workforce, building the public childcare system, introducing Junior Kindergarten, and developing targeted strategies to increase rural and Indigenous childcare spots.

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St. John’s Telegram: NL parents signing up for childcare spots before babies are born

CBC Newfoundland and Labrador: Foundation urges better benefits, working conditions to attract and retain childcare workers

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New report proposes strategies to help government create more regulated child care spaces in the province – NTV

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CBC St. John’s Morning Show

CBC Labrador Morning

VOCM Mornings