June 23, 2026 — Yolande Pottie-Sherman of Child Care Now NL spoke with VOCM about new federal child care funding. Full story here.
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New federal funding announced for child care
June 21, 2026 — Child Care Now Newfoundland and Labrador applauds the federal government’s announcement of new spending on early learning and child care, and says it’s proof that sustained advocacy works. The federal government is investing an additional $5.4 billion over the next two years to strengthen the Canada Wide Early Learning and Child… Continue reading New federal funding announced for child care
Retention and recruitment of ECEs must be the priority
April 21, 2026 Child care advocates in Newfoundland and Labrador are concerned that Government will use a “priority setting” exercise to delay action on compensation for early childhood educators (ECEs). The Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development recently told the House of Assembly that a new ECE Steering Committee will conduct a priority setting… Continue reading Retention and recruitment of ECEs must be the priority
Concerns Over Draft Changes to NL’s $10-a-Day Child Care Program
Child Care Now NL has been made aware that draft updates to the Child Care Operating Grant Program documents have recently been circulated to child care operators and family child care providers by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. These are the documents that outline the program, policy, and standards associated with the $10-a-Day child… Continue reading Concerns Over Draft Changes to NL’s $10-a-Day Child Care Program
Advocates are continuing to push for more $10-a-day child care
Dec. 10, 2025 – Yolande Pottie-Sherman, of Child Care Now Newfoundland and Labrador, spoke with CBC Radio yesterday about the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s request for more child care funding from the Federal Government. Catch the replay from the St. John’s Morning with Jen White. 7 minutes. Listen Now