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Establishing maximum fees for newly licensed early learning and child care programs based on space type that are consistent with the rates in place since the roll-out of the Child Care Fee Reduction (CCFR) Subsidy. The proposed amendment is intended to reduce administrative requirements for licensed programs and the GNWT, by replacing previous contribution agreements with regulations.
Developing financial reporting requirements for licensed programs that receive GNWT funding. These regulations are intended to promote financial stability, provide transparency for licensed program operators and the public about funding, and begin to reduce the administrative requirements for licensed programs and GNWT.
Establishing reporting requirements related to demographics of children in early learning and child care programs and program information. These changes are required to comply with the terms of the Canada-wide Agreement and to inform transformation of the system to support meeting the needs of young children and families.
Have Your Say
Review the information sheet for additional information on the proposed amendments to the Child Day Care Standards Regulations.
The public was invited to provide their comments by April 27, 2023 by email to EarlyLearning@gov.nt.ca.
Background
The Child Day Care Act and Standards Regulations set the minimum standards for quality, care, instruction, and supervision of children in facilities outside of their home.
In December 2021, the GNWT signed the Canada-NWT Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement with the federal government. This agreement provides an investment of over $51 million by the federal government into the NWT’s early learning and child care sector over five years.
Although many other jurisdictions had the existing legislative authority to allow for the full and immediate implementation of their agreements with Canada, the Child Day Care Act and Standards Regulations do not currently provide the authorities necessary to implement many aspects, including the authorities to establish a wage grid, implement cost control measures, and collect data on inclusion from licensed programs.
The Department of Education, Culture and Employment asked for public input on the Child Day Care Act in June 2022. The department is now engaging on a first phase of amendments to the Child Day Care Standards Regulations, which are needed to align with the Act and to ensure necessary regulatory changes related to targets and reporting associated with the Canada-wide Agreement in advance of the 2023-24 fiscal year.
Next Steps
A What We Heard Report was published in June 2023 summarizing feedback received on the first phase of engagement.
Establishing maximum fees for newly licensed early learning and child care programs based on space type that are consistent with the rates in place since the roll-out of the Child Care Fee Reduction (CCFR) Subsidy. The proposed amendment is intended to reduce administrative requirements for licensed programs and the GNWT, by replacing previous contribution agreements with regulations.
Developing financial reporting requirements for licensed programs that receive GNWT funding. These regulations are intended to promote financial stability, provide transparency for licensed program operators and the public about funding, and begin to reduce the administrative requirements for licensed programs and GNWT.
Establishing reporting requirements related to demographics of children in early learning and child care programs and program information. These changes are required to comply with the terms of the Canada-wide Agreement and to inform transformation of the system to support meeting the needs of young children and families.
Have Your Say
Review the information sheet for additional information on the proposed amendments to the Child Day Care Standards Regulations.
The public was invited to provide their comments by April 27, 2023 by email to EarlyLearning@gov.nt.ca.
Background
The Child Day Care Act and Standards Regulations set the minimum standards for quality, care, instruction, and supervision of children in facilities outside of their home.
In December 2021, the GNWT signed the Canada-NWT Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement with the federal government. This agreement provides an investment of over $51 million by the federal government into the NWT’s early learning and child care sector over five years.
Although many other jurisdictions had the existing legislative authority to allow for the full and immediate implementation of their agreements with Canada, the Child Day Care Act and Standards Regulations do not currently provide the authorities necessary to implement many aspects, including the authorities to establish a wage grid, implement cost control measures, and collect data on inclusion from licensed programs.
The Department of Education, Culture and Employment asked for public input on the Child Day Care Act in June 2022. The department is now engaging on a first phase of amendments to the Child Day Care Standards Regulations, which are needed to align with the Act and to ensure necessary regulatory changes related to targets and reporting associated with the Canada-wide Agreement in advance of the 2023-24 fiscal year.
Next Steps
A What We Heard Report was published in June 2023 summarizing feedback received on the first phase of engagement.
