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Oh - the first of playfelt's links (produced by the Atkinson Centre for Society and Child Development says,
"Bill 143 passed first reading in the Ontario Legislature on December 3, 2013 and has...

Thanks, playfelt - i was able to log on to the provincial site and see that the second reading isn't scheduled yet. Here's the link to check in on;
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I read it on the message board of another daycare provider's group where I am a member. You can verify at ontla.on.ca but their server appears to be down at the moment.

I just read that the second reading of the bill will be this Thursday, February 20. Has anyone heard anything?

this is the thread concerning the proposed legislative changes

I haven't seen anything in the proposal either but I am concerned that we will have to adhere to the same safety regulations as licensed daycares.

So do you think it will be illegal for us to operate as unlicensed daycares?

So what do you think that means for those of us with pools?

This might be obvious but if we remain unlicensed will we be obligated to follow the rules and safety regulations in the DNA?
Again, my concern is that I would have to close regardless of the number...

Would love some more links to articles in the media today I anyone has them.

Yes, Teagansmom and I'm sure the enforcers will also have the media on speed dial. Personally, I have a swimming pool and a neighbour with a chip on his shoulders so am especially nervous about the...

The other issue is that in light of the increase in safety enforcement and the massive fines that go with a violation, we really need a specific safety criteria in writing. Otherwise how do we know...

does anyone know if under age 2 means under 24 months?

Not to be overly pessimistic but I think it's naive to hope that this bill won't be passed - it's such a controversial topic right now and there is major pressure from the media and public to enforce...

Well that's exactly it for me too Treeholm. I was planning on closing June 2014 anyway but was not going to tell my parents until 3 months before. I think I will start putting some money away now in...

I feel in my heart like I should start telling parents to be prepared and start looking for alternate care but that would be a financial disaster for me as I would obviously like to hold onto the...

So how are you guys addressing parents concerns over these proposed changes? I had one family texting me about it at 8pm yesterday (which I will have to address separately)!

Sassygirl, it still needs to be approved, which I suspect it will be.

What I think is so frustrating is that we have to rely on media reports to keep us updated on changes that will effect not only our livelihood but also the children we care for everyday. I can only...

This sentence has me worried: "Ontario will introduce legislation that gives inspectors new powers to close unsafe locations “on the spot” and give hefty fines to caregivers who break the rules" ...