The Golden and Area A Child Care Action Plan (2020-2030) was developed to better understand local child care needs and identify opportunities to improve access to quality, affordable, and inclusive child care. Recognizing the important role child care plays in supporting workforce participation and a thriving local economy, the plan established priorities and recommendations to address shortages in licensed child care spaces, strengthen the early childhood educator workforce, and support a greater diversity of child care options for families.
Since the original plan was developed, significant progress has been made through collaboration among child care providers, community organizations, educational institutions, and other local partners. These collective efforts have helped expand local child care capacity, create training and professional development opportunities for early childhood educators, and strengthen the foundations of the local child care sector.
The Child Care Action Plan 2026 Update reflects on six years of progress, highlighting key accomplishments, identifying remaining needs, and outlining priorities for the years ahead. The update also recognizes changes in provincial
child care governance and the evolving roles of partners in supporting a responsive and sustainable
child care sector in Golden and Area A.
The work through the Child Care Action Plan resulted in:
32 New Child Care Spaces
13 New ECEs Certified by 2026 (exceeded 2020 target)
