Governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada Announce Early Learning and Child Care Action Plan

The provincial and federal governments have announced a three-year action plan to improve and expand early learning and child care services across the province under the Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement and the Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.

The plan sets a road map for strengthening and expanding the child care sector in the province and improving access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care for families.

Over the course of the three-year plan, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Early Learning and Child Care Action Plan 2023–2024 to 2025–2026 outlines spending of more than $280 million in five areas.