Updated July 8, 2025 Child Care advocates welcome the Nova Scotia government’s recent announcements that three new not-for-profit child care centres will be built in partnership with public institutions. Two further child care centres will be built and operated by not-for-profit operators. This brings the total number of major infrastructure projects funded by the province…
On December 19, 2023, the Nova Scotia government announced that it will be taking immediate steps to provide defined pension plan coverage for employees who work in licensed early learning and child care programs. Employees will also be entitled to health, life, long term disability and dental benefits through the Health Association of Nova Scotia (HANS) and they will be available to all employees, whether working full or part time.
Child Care Now Nova Scotia commends the government for listening and responding to the demands of child care advocates, and taking this very large initiative to support the child care workforce.
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