The proposed changes for…

The proposed changes for Schedule 3 (Ministry of Education) are appalling. Young children not only need supervision that ensures their safety, but enough attention from their caregiver(s) to help nurture them as their brains grow and develop.

These proposed changes are a Band-Aid fix to parents' ongoing struggles to find suitable care for their children. Simply increasing the number of children that a caregiver can legally look after only puts children at risk and decreases the quality of their care. Much more thought needs to be given to address these issues, and it is insulting that this proposal is considered an action to "reduce red tape". Ensuring quality care for Ontario's young children is not "red tape".