Submission #2351

The impact that quality, accessible childcare has on the workforce, and the economy at large, is immense. In economic times such as these, the government should be increasing funding for childcare supports, not decreasing funding. The care and education of our next generation should be of utmost priority, and for that to be the case, support systems need to be in place for the professionals who are doing these jobs. Paedeological supports provides resources to both children and their educators, helping childcare centers run everyday. Early childhood educators deserve all of the extra supports and resource they can be provided, in order to provide optimal care for children. Our aim should be to retain the wonderful ECEs we have in our centers, allowing quality care and education for our children, which further helps the workforce show up. We know how impactful early childhood education is, and when one domino falls, we will see many negative downstream effects. Please re-evaluate where funds are being cut; children and those who support and educate them, should always be a top priority, not the first ones to take budget cuts when in a deficit.