Absolutely Teagansmom! Our for profit agencies are a mess! I've mentioned on FB before, the agency dayhome on my street that I visited briefly. Egads! Reeked of cigarettes and pot, dirty, in disrepair, hardly any toys. She DID have a child's table (which I gave her) and 2 folding, child sized lawn chairs. THAT was an agency approved home (Wee Watch)! Try and explain how that's not just a money grab....
I felt last night's committee was really good. The vibe was positive and it seemed to me that the Libs are softening to some of our ideas...particularly the need for a new licensing model. I'm not sure we'll win out on the ratios (still hoping so), but the licensing would be a huge step. I'd like to see those ratios changed completely, in particular, the 2 under 2 and 3 under 3 currently in place of agencies. It's ridiculous!!! If those are in place in the name of safety, then large centres should be held to the same rules.

































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