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CWELCC & Expansion Impact Survey

Ontario Child Care Operator Feedback
This survey is intended to collect feedback from child care operators regarding the impact of CWELCC, municipal implementation, and regulatory barriers on growth and expansion in Ontario and internationally. Responses may be used anonymously in advocacy efforts with provincial and municipal governments to support policy improvements.
Section 1: About Your Organization
1.Organization Name
2.Primary Municipality/Region
3.Type of Operation
4.How many licensed child care spaces do you currently operate in Ontario?
Section 2: Expansion & Growth
5.Since the implementation of CWELCC, has your organization delayed, reduced, or cancelled expansion plans in Ontario?
6.Approximately how many new child care spaces would your organization have opened in Ontario if current barriers did not exist?
7.What are the primary reasons your organization has not expanded as planned? (Select all that apply)
8.Have municipal processes or interpretations differed significantly between regions/municipalities?
9.How would you describe the current municipal implementation of CWELCC?
10.Please rank the top 3 barriers impacting your ability to expand in Ontario.
Section 3: International / Cross-Border Expansion
11.Has your organization considered expansion outside Ontario or outside Canada because of the red tape involved to operate in Ontario?
12.Has your organization reduced operations, halted expansion, or exited any Ontario markets due to regulatory, municipal, or CWELCC-related barriers?
13.If yes, please describe:
14.Approximately how many jobs could be lost or redirected outside Ontario if your organization reduces or relocates future expansion plans?
15.If your organization has explored expansion outside Ontario or Canada, what factors made those jurisdictions more attractive?
Section 4: Operator Experience & Impact
16.In your experience, how has CWELCC impacted your organization’s ability to grow, innovate, recruit staff, or operate sustainably?
17.Please share a specific story, example, or experience that illustrates how CWELCC policies, municipal processes, or government oversight have impacted your organization, staff, families, or expansion plans.
18.What specific policies, regulations, municipal practices, or CWELCC rules would you recommend changing to better support expansion and sustainability in Ontario?
Section 5: Media & Advocacy Consent
19.Would you consent to your feedback being used anonymously in advocacy materials and government discussions?
20.Would you consent to being contacted by media regarding your experiences?
21.Would you consent to your organization’s name and comments being used publicly in advocacy or media efforts?
22.If yes, preferred contact information:
Thank you for sharing your experience. Your feedback will help inform advocacy efforts aimed at creating a more consistent, transparent, and sustainable child care expansion framework across Ontario.