CCW & ECE Appreciation Day - Member Statement

MS. CLAUDIA CHENDER « » : In honour of Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day, I would like to thank the many people doing this difficult, meaningful, and important work in regulated child care centres across the province.

Early childhood educators, many of whom are women, are well-trained yet they earn an average of just over $30,000 a year. The work they do supports the health and well-being of children from birth to school age, and enables parents to pursue their own career and education goals.

I would ask all members of this House to join me in recognizing the important role early childhood educators and child care workers play in building strong and supported children, families, and communities.

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