A Canadian Child Care Federation Committee
Saskatchewan Leaders’ Caucus
About the Saskatchewan Leaders' Caucus
The Saskatchewan Early Learning and Child Care Leaders’ Caucus (SKLC) is dedicated to advancing public policy related to the planning, funding, and delivery of early learning and child care (ELCC) in Saskatchewan. The SKLC focuses on building leadership capacity within the child care sector to better shape public policy and build sector confidence in taking part in these important discussions.
We advocate for an ELCC system that not only benefits children and families but also contributes to the growth of our communities and the broader provincial and national economy. We undertake research, engage sector stakeholders and allied groups, develop effective policy options and engage with governments to inform and influence decision-making. Our goal is to establish a comprehensive ELCC system that best meets the individual needs of all children in their early years, acts as a support for families and recognizes and supports the ELCC workforce to undertake this important work. We engage with local, provincial and national associations and governments to highlight the crucial role ELCC plays in children’s development and learning, family support, community development and the strength of our economy.
Founded in 2010 with the assistance and support of the CCCF (our parent organization), and with funding provided by the Muttart Foundation (url), we have undertaken numerous key projects to help advance the ELCC sector in Saskatchewan, and beyond. On this page you’ll find links to these projects, and information on future projects in development.
Co-chairs Nicole Ferguson Marshall and Karin Duff
Members: Angie Stevenson, Anita Burkell, Cara Steiner, Georgia Lavallee, Jean Bacon, Sheila Paradis, Sujatha Ross
Marni Flaherty (CCCF) and Tara Stang (Muttart Foundation)
Paige Tenbult (communications consultant)
SK ELCC Stakeholders Report - 2023
The Roadmap to a Quality Early Learning and Child Care System - 2021
The Roadmap is intended to engage stakeholders, community groups and policy makers in meaningful discussions about the essential elements of a quality early learning and child care system for their provinces. It details the current context for Saskatchewan, public policy, planning and management, financing, and workforce development & support.
Following the release of the Roadmap, the SKLC hosted four sessions which focused on four sections of the Roadmap with the sector. To download the discussion paper from the corresponding session, please click the links below:
- An overview of ELCC in Saskatchewan, and major features of an ELCC system
- Access and expansion
- Financing and affordability
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- Part A: Quality;
- Part B: proposed structure and content of a policy road map
Updated Saskatchewan Compensation Review - 2022
In 2019, The CCCF and People First HR Services conducted a detailed 500 person survey that included pay ranges.
ELCC in Saskatchewan: Results From a National Survey During the COVID-19 Pandemic - 2021
The following summary report draws on data collected in a national survey of early learning and child care services undertaken in May of 2020. It focuses specifically on the experiences of Saskatchewan early learning and child care service providers, six weeks into the pandemic, with survey findings from the neighbouring provinces of Alberta and Manitoba, as well as from British Columbia, included for comparison purposes. The survey showed the significant impacts of COVID-19 and the associated closures of provincial economies on child care sectors across the country.
ELCC Survey in Saskatchewan - 2019 Survey of 2000 ECEs
This survey of 2000 ECEs aimed to gather information in an effort to understand the needs and challenges of the Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) sector in Saskatchewan. The data collected from this survey helped provide accurate and up to date information about the ELCC sector in Saskatchewan and positioned us to better support and advocate for the challenges that are currently being faced.
Key insights included high sector turnover rates, looming retirement totals, the correlation between education and workforce retention, and valuable data on demographics, compensation and educational backgrounds.
Children and Families in the New Saskatchewan: A Discussion on Early Learning & Child Care - 2013
The Muttart Foundation prepared this paper to encourage Saskatchewan early childhood education and care stakeholders to consider how the province might best approach its support for early learning and child care.
Webinar on the Early Learning and Child Care Workforce in Saskatchewan - 2021
Nicole Ferguson Marshall, Cara Steiner, and Georgia Lavallee discuss key sector details such as workforce challenges, composition, retention and recruitment, a look towards the future, wages, provincial investment and planning, and other key topics.
The webinar was held for different participants from the sector, but the slides are the same.
Register (free) to view the webinar recording for:
A Proposed Vision for Child Care -Join the Journey, Follow the Roadmap
A Saskatchewan where every child and their family can access high-quality, inclusive and affordable early learning and child care that matches their unique needs. July 2023.
Valuing Children Means Valuing Their Educators - Targets, Compensation, Working Conditions
High-quality child care requires a qualified early learning and child care workforce valued for the important work they do. They must be supported through fair compensation and benefits, reputable working conditions,viable career opportunities and ongoing professional learning. March 2023.
Hanging in the Balance of a Quality System
How to develop and retain the ELCC workforce. May 2023.
