Item - 2008.CD12.2

Tracking Status

CD12.2 - Options for Supporting Part-Time Child Care

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted on Consent

City Council Decision

City Council on January 29 and 30, 2008, adopted the following motions:

 

1.         The Children’s Services Division’s web site be updated so that the information included in each child care registry identifies part-time child care options.

 

2.         Children’s Services recognize the additional cost of part-time care through premium rates approved based on budget guidelines.

Background Information (Committee)

(December 20, 2007) Report from General Manager, Children's Services - Options for Supporting Part-Time Child Care
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2008/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-9713.pdf

Communications (Committee)

(January 14, 2008) Submission from Jane Mercer, Executive Coordinator, Toronto Coalition for Better Child Care (CD.Main.12.2.1)

Declared Interests (City Council)

The following member(s) declared an interest:

Councillor Howard Moscoe - in that his daughter is a part-time child care worker employed by the City of Toronto.

CD12.2 - Options for Supporting Part-Time Child Care

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted

Committee Recommendations

The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:

 

1.         The Children’s Services Division’s web site be updated so that the information included in each child care registry identifies part-time child care options.

 

2.         Children’s Services recognize the additional cost of part-time care through premium rates approved based on budget guidelines.

Origin

(December 20, 2007) Report from General Manager, Children's Services

Summary

This report looks at the feasibility and costs of implementing part-time child care options. It recommends that the Children’s Services Division update child registry information to support parents in finding part-time care and that the Division allow payment premiums to recognize the additional administrative costs of offering part-time care. 

Financial Impact

This report has no immediate financial impact.

Background Information

(December 20, 2007) Report from General Manager, Children's Services - Options for Supporting Part-Time Child Care
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2008/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-9713.pdf

Communications

(January 14, 2008) Submission from Jane Mercer, Executive Coordinator, Toronto Coalition for Better Child Care (CD.Main.12.2.1)

Speakers

Jane Mercer, Executive Coordinator, Toronto Coalition for Better Child Care (Submission Filed)
Councillor Shelley Carroll, Ward 33, Don Valley East
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council