Engagement Report: Child care and Early Years 2026 Community Survey

The 2026 Child care and Early Years Community Survey is the second annual survey and was the first to be open to past, current and future participants, as well as expanded coverage beyond Centre-Based programs to include Home Child Care, Before and After School, and EarlyON programs. Feedback and insights gathered through the survey help to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and to enhance future planning.

Overall, 633 valid responses were received, with the majority indicating a high level of satisfaction with childcare and early years programs across the City of Kingston and the County of Frontenac.

Read the engagement report here.

The City of Kingston is grateful to all families, operators, and program staff who participated in the 2026 CCEY Community Survey. The thoughtful responses received will directly inform planning, service enhancement, and advocacy efforts to ensure all families in Kingston and the County of Frontenac have access to high-quality, inclusive, and affordable childcare and early years programs.