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flag Toronto-area families face worsening childcare shortages as office returns boost demand, straining already limited licensed care.

flag Toronto-area parents are struggling to secure licensed before- and after-school care as more workers return to offices, worsening a longstanding childcare shortage. flag Demand has surged since the pandemic, with waitlists reaching hundreds—over 1,470 children in Peel Region alone—due to a critical shortage of qualified early childhood educators. flag Despite available school space, providers cannot expand services without more staff. flag Families face difficult choices, with some children arriving early in cold weather due to lack of options. flag The situation is expected to intensify as Ontario public sector and major employers require full in-office returns starting in 2026.

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