Canada’s federal child care program, which began rolling out in 2021, has two main goals: lower fees to $10 per day per child, and expand the amount of space available in licensed childcare facilities to ensure that all families have access to the affordable services. Progress on reducing fees was relatively quick—but expanding availability has taken longer.
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Every year, the CCPA produces a comprehensive database of “child care deserts” across the country—that is, places where there are less than three childcare spaces available per 10 children. We break down that data for every neighborhood and rural area in the country.
Where does your community fit? Choose a city name in the drop down to zoom in. Hover over a postal code to see a detailed breakdown.
