Dr. Michal Perlman


Professor, University of Toronto and Director, Dr. R.G.N. Laidlaw Research Centre, University of Toronto



416-978-0596


Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)


University of Toronto


252 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M5S 1V6


Ontario as a case study for modernizing Home Child Care licensing and support


Journal article


Petr Varmuza, Michal Perlman, Linda A. White
Canadian Public Administration, vol. 64, Wiley, 2021 Sep, pp. 485--505


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APA
Varmuza, P., Perlman, M., & White, L. A. (2021). Ontario as a case study for modernizing Home Child Care licensing and support. Canadian Public Administration, 64, 485–505.

Chicago/Turabian
Varmuza, Petr, Michal Perlman, and Linda A. White. “Ontario as a Case Study for Modernizing Home Child Care Licensing and Support.” Canadian Public Administration 64 (September 2021): 485–505.

MLA
Varmuza, Petr, et al. “Ontario as a Case Study for Modernizing Home Child Care Licensing and Support.” Canadian Public Administration, vol. 64, Wiley, Sept. 2021, pp. 485–505.


Abstract

In this study we demonstrate why oversight and monitoring of the home child care (HCC) sector deserves more scrutiny and policy attention in Canada. Focusing on Ontario as a key case given its population and particular licensing model, we propose a model of licensing which would bring HCC in line with requirements in child care centres and ensure all HCC providers are licensed and monitored. Recognizing that licensing alone does not guarantee quality child care, we propose a system of program supports to accompany licensing. Finally, we estimate the costs associated with implementing our proposal and demonstrate that on a per provider/child basis our model is much more cost effective and equitable than the current system.



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