Umbrella Central and Sentient HR Launch Landmark 25th Annual Salary Survey for Ontario’s Child Care Industry
Toronto, May 2024
Umbrella Central Day Care Services (Umbrella), in proud continuation of its collaboration with Sentient HR Services Inc. (Sentient), announces the commencement of this year’s comprehensive salary survey within the childcare sector across Ontario. This marks a significant milestone as the survey enters its 25th year, reflecting a longstanding commitment to fostering transparency and equity in compensation practices within the childcare community.
The annual survey has emerged as a pivotal instrument, enabling over 1,000 childcare centres throughout the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), Durham, Peel, York, and eastern Ontario to benchmark their compensation packages against industry standards. This endeavor not only aids in ensuring fair and equitable pay but also enriches the sector with critical insights into the dynamics of staff remuneration, including benefits like health and dental plan coverage.
Donna Ferguson, Administrator at Umbrella, emphasized the survey’s value, stating, “It has evolved into an indispensable resource, equipping our community with robust data on salaries, vacation credits, sick days, and comprehensive benefits.”
In a bid to enhance participation and streamline the data collection process, Umbrella and Sentient have introduced a user-friendly, secure website dedicated to the survey, simplifying the submission of valuable salary information by childcare centres.
Gregory Dixon, Sentient’s Director of Business Development, highlighted the partnership’s role in championing equitable pay, “Our joint efforts are instrumental in illuminating the salary landscape within Ontario’s child care industry, thereby advocating for fairness and transparency.”
Participants contributing to the survey will gain exclusive access to a detailed report encapsulating the findings, including an array of charts and graphs that delineate salary variations by region, qualifications, and experience. This incentive aims to encourage widespread participation and contribute to a richer, more comprehensive dataset.
The survey portal is scheduled to open on May 6th, 2024, and will welcome submissions until June 30th, 2024. Childcare centers interested in participating can find more information and access the survey at www.childcaresurvey.ca.
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About Umbrella Central Day Care Services
Umbrella is an innovative organization created to assist with administering, and offering quality programs for young children through a comprehensive variety of services.
Founded in 1978, Umbrella is a non-profit, charitable corporation dedicated to supporting quality childcare programs. By providing extensive support services, Umbrella aims to enhance the quality, stability, and cost-effectiveness of childcare services in Ontario. For further details, please visit https://umbrelladaycare.com.
About Sentient HR Services Inc.
Sentient specializes in providing qualified staffing solutions to childcare centers and private schools across Ontario. The company prides itself on its rigorous candidate selection process and its contributions to the childcare community through innovative HR services and online learning initiatives. More information is available at www.sentienthr.com.