Purpose of the Survey:

The survey was devised by First Call in order to obtain a snapshot of key issues and concerns in the ECE field. The issues addressed in the survey were identified because of numerous and repeated anecdotal conversations and stories received by First Call through our Early Childhood Development networks about staffing issues and concerns.

Issues addressed in the survey:

- A lack of availability of qualified ECE staff.
- Concerns about the recruitment and retention of ECE staff.
- Concerns about the amount of professional development dollars allocated to ECE by the Ministry for Children and Family Development.