Nipissing Needs 140 Qualified Early Childhood Educators; 1,300 Kids on the Wait List

Nipissing needs 140 qualified Early Childhood Educators; 1,300 kids on the wait list

DNSSAB is asking the province for the creation of a Learn and Stay Pilot program for Early Childhood Educators.

DNSSAB proposes Learn and Stay pilot for ECEs in Nipissing

By Richard Coffin A proposal has been sent to the province to pilot a Learn and Stay Program for Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) in Nipissing.The District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB) says the move is aimed at addressing critical workforce shortages that are limiting access to licensed childcare.Officials say more than 1,300 children are currently on waitlists across the district, while licensed childcare programs …