Ontario Caregivers - daycare announcement due today

[cfred]

Yeah, my kids are older too, so that doesn't affect me. Like you, if I stay open, I'll likely jack up the rates too. Also, ethically raised meats, premium veggies/fruits will have to go....back to budget shopping for sure. Craft supplies and equipment will be pared back and all those little 'niceties' I've always looked after (such as wipes, sunscreen, meds, epipens on site, lunches out and other free excursions. It's a shame.

These are just proposals though, correct? Just because they're proposed doesn't necessarily make it so....at least not right away. Really, can you imagine the economic repercussions of a sudden action? There's no way. The province just can't support the back lash. I love the idea of a registry and independent inspectors hired for the job. Bring it on! All these proposals are nothing more than a very thinly veiled agenda in favour of agency care. Surely they'll look at different options, not necessarily what's being proposed today. I'd like to believe that people are smarter than this.

[Artsand crafts]

These are just proposals though, correct? Just because they're proposed doesn't necessarily make it so....at least not right away.

I found this and seems that still needs to be approved:

http://news.ontario.ca/edu/en/2013/1...ation-act.html

[Other Mummy]

Have they even thought of all the ramifications of these proposed changes. The increase in cost to parents (you can be dammed sure my rates will go sky high in order to allow only 3 spots. My own two girls are 3 and 4.5yrs old, so I guess I'd have to let go of 2 dck's.). So increased cost, more people going underground so to speak (no receipts/etc.), or leaving this business all together.

This is a cash grab. Plain and simple. If they wanted to have safer daycares, there are better ways which benefit the business owners, the consumers and the children. License private daycare providers, but allow them to maintain their independence (not working for an agency). Why is this so hard? Oh yes...money.

[jodaycare]

Have they even thought of all the ramifications of these proposed changes. The increase in cost to parents (you can be dammed sure my rates will go sky high in order to allow only 3 spots. My own two girls are 3 and 4.5yrs old, so I guess I'd have to let go of 2 dck's.). So increased cost, more people going underground so to speak (no receipts/etc.), or leaving this business all together.

This is a cash grab. Plain and simple. If they wanted to have safer daycares, there are better ways which benefit the business owners, the consumers and the children. License private daycare providers, but allow them to maintain their independence (not working for an agency). Why is this so hard? Oh yes...money.

My thoughts exactly!!!!!!!

[jodaycare]

I found this and seems that still needs to be approved:

http://news.ontario.ca/edu/en/2013/1...ation-act.html

After reading that, I guess if it becomes law, I will become a "babysitter".

[Other Mummy]

After reading that, I guess if it becomes law, I will become a "babysitter".

You and me as well jodaycare. No receipts and I can charge $15/per hour. Wow this will really benefit everybody (except the parents).

[Sassygirl]

Does anyone know for certain WHEN this is effective? Is it as of now?

[Artsand crafts]

You and me as well jodaycare. No receipts and I can charge $15/per hour. Wow this will really benefit everybody (except the parents).

Not a bad idea. Nannies charge here from $12 to $20 per hour depending on experience, credentials, age, etc. What I don't like is that you have to follow employers rules most of the time. I would try to increase fees for the kids left first and this could be another option while finding something else. I will be dropping 4 kids and potentially take care of a 12 mo in their house. How many kids like this will be out of daycare or parents having to pay higher fees.