Regulation - LGIC
Regulatory Registry Posting related to 'Proposed Regulatory Amendments under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 and the Education Act'
Regulation Number(s):
O. Reg. 137/15 (General)
O. Reg. 138/15 (Funding, Cost Sharing and Financial Assistance)
O. Reg. 221/11 (Extended Day and Third Party Programs)
O. Reg. 138/15 (Funding, Cost Sharing and Financial Assistance)
O. Reg. 221/11 (Extended Day and Third Party Programs)
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014; Education Act
Summary of Decision:
From April 4, 2019 to May 19, 2019, the Ministry of Education (the ministry) received a total of 46 submissions regarding the proposed regulatory changes related to:
• reducing red tape and administrative burden,
• increasing choice and availability for families; and,
• improving quality and delivering high standards of care.
On August 2, 2019, the ministry filed new and revised regulations under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014. These amendments continue to refine and improve the regulatory framework that supports the health, safety and well-being of children.
• reducing red tape and administrative burden,
• increasing choice and availability for families; and,
• improving quality and delivering high standards of care.
On August 2, 2019, the ministry filed new and revised regulations under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014. These amendments continue to refine and improve the regulatory framework that supports the health, safety and well-being of children.
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
The approved regulations remove duplicative, unnecessary and onerous requirements for licensees. They also save time, provide clarity, and offer flexibility for child care sector businesses.
Changes aimed at reducing administrative burden could result in minor time savings for licensees, including small businesses, through the removal of unnecessary or duplicative paperwork.
There are no material compliance costs anticipated to businesses and none were raised through the regulatory posting consultation.
A potential shared cost for licensees and unlicensed providers relates to the time spent reviewing and getting familiar with the changes approved for the three regulations. These costs are minimal and will be offset by ministerial outreach, updated resources, and communications to the sector.
There is no marginal cost to government anticipated for implementing changes.
Changes aimed at reducing administrative burden could result in minor time savings for licensees, including small businesses, through the removal of unnecessary or duplicative paperwork.
There are no material compliance costs anticipated to businesses and none were raised through the regulatory posting consultation.
A potential shared cost for licensees and unlicensed providers relates to the time spent reviewing and getting familiar with the changes approved for the three regulations. These costs are minimal and will be offset by ministerial outreach, updated resources, and communications to the sector.
There is no marginal cost to government anticipated for implementing changes.
Further Information:
Ontario Regulation 137/15 (General)
Ontario Regulation 138/15 (Funding, Cost Sharing and Financial Assistance)
Ontario Regulation 221/11 (Extended Day and Third Party Programs)
Proposal Number:
19-EDU001
Posting Date:
April 4, 2019
Summary of Proposal:
The Ministry of Education ("the ministry") is seeking feedback on proposed regulatory amendments under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA) and the Education Act. We want to hear from early years and child care partners as well as families. Please send us your feedback on the proposed regulatory amendments, including how you think they could impact: the health and safety of children in child care; the costs of operating child care; and the choice, availability, and affordability of child care for families.
BACKGROUND
On August 31, 2015, the CCEYA came into effect, replacing the Day Nurseries Act (DNA). The ministry has taken a phased approach to introducing regulatory changes.
In the first phase, the following regulations came into effect on August 31, 2015, following a public consultation period:
•Ontario Regulation 137/15 (General)
•Ontario Regulation 138/15 (Funding, Cost Sharing and Financial Assistance)
A second set of regulatory requirements was introduced in May 2016 with varying effective dates to provide the sector with transitional time to adjust, and focused on areas such as licensing clarity, enforcement, tiered licensing, and before and after school programs for children age 6-12 years old.
A third set of regulatory changes was introduced in March 2018 with varying effective dates, and focused on areas such as reduction of administrative burden, enforcement, recreation, funding, and age groupings and ratios.
PROPOSED REGULATORY CHANGES
The ministry continues to take a multi-year, phased approach to the development and implementation of updated regulatory requirements under the CCEYA.
The ministry is proposing regulatory changes that aim to make it easier for licensees and providers to comply with the rules. Many of these proposed changes have been informed by feedback that the government has heard from the child care sector in previous consultations and feedback.
The government is developing a new child care plan for Ontario. These proposed regulatory changes are part of that plan, and would support implementation in three key areas:
A.Reducing red tape and administrative burden
B.Increasing choice and availability for families
C.Improving quality and delivering high standards of care
HOW TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK
All interested parties are encouraged to provide feedback on the proposed regulations. The Ministry of Education values the unique and diverse perspectives from parents, families and broader child care and early years partners.
Please provide the ministry with your comments no later than May 19, 2019.
You may send your response by e-mail to: CCGE_modernization@ontario.ca
Alternatively, you may wish to send your response by mail to:
Regulatory Registry Feedback
c/o Early Years and Child Care Division
Ministry of Education
315 Front Street West, 11th Floor
Toronto ON M7A 0B8
BACKGROUND
On August 31, 2015, the CCEYA came into effect, replacing the Day Nurseries Act (DNA). The ministry has taken a phased approach to introducing regulatory changes.
In the first phase, the following regulations came into effect on August 31, 2015, following a public consultation period:
•Ontario Regulation 137/15 (General)
•Ontario Regulation 138/15 (Funding, Cost Sharing and Financial Assistance)
A second set of regulatory requirements was introduced in May 2016 with varying effective dates to provide the sector with transitional time to adjust, and focused on areas such as licensing clarity, enforcement, tiered licensing, and before and after school programs for children age 6-12 years old.
A third set of regulatory changes was introduced in March 2018 with varying effective dates, and focused on areas such as reduction of administrative burden, enforcement, recreation, funding, and age groupings and ratios.
PROPOSED REGULATORY CHANGES
The ministry continues to take a multi-year, phased approach to the development and implementation of updated regulatory requirements under the CCEYA.
The ministry is proposing regulatory changes that aim to make it easier for licensees and providers to comply with the rules. Many of these proposed changes have been informed by feedback that the government has heard from the child care sector in previous consultations and feedback.
The government is developing a new child care plan for Ontario. These proposed regulatory changes are part of that plan, and would support implementation in three key areas:
A.Reducing red tape and administrative burden
B.Increasing choice and availability for families
C.Improving quality and delivering high standards of care
HOW TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK
All interested parties are encouraged to provide feedback on the proposed regulations. The Ministry of Education values the unique and diverse perspectives from parents, families and broader child care and early years partners.
Please provide the ministry with your comments no later than May 19, 2019.
You may send your response by e-mail to: CCGE_modernization@ontario.ca
Alternatively, you may wish to send your response by mail to:
Regulatory Registry Feedback
c/o Early Years and Child Care Division
Ministry of Education
315 Front Street West, 11th Floor
Toronto ON M7A 0B8
Contact Address:
Regulatory Registry Feedback
c/o Early Years and Child Care Division
Ministry of Education
315 Front Street West, 11th Floor
Toronto ON M7A 0B8
c/o Early Years and Child Care Division
Ministry of Education
315 Front Street West, 11th Floor
Toronto ON M7A 0B8
Effective Date:
August 2, 2019
Decision:
Approved