Ontario is falling short on its $10-a-day child care commitments, according to the province’s auditor general.
The report says the province is not on track to meet affordability targets, nor is it creating enough spaces or hiring enough qualified staff to meet demand.
Without additional funding, average daily child care fees could rise to about $32 starting in April.
The auditor general’s findings come as parents across the province continue to struggle with long waitlists and rising costs.
Education Minister Paul Calandra says Ontario remains committed to the program but insists that more federal support is needed to keep it sustainable.
Child care advocates warn that without immediate action, families may lose access to affordable care just as demand is growing.
The $10-a-day program was designed to ease financial pressure on families and boost the workforce, but Ontario risks falling behind other provinces if changes aren’t made soon.