FACTS

• Childcare educators experience higher emotional demands than many other professions.
• Continuous noise exposure contributes to stress and fatigue.
• Emotional labour is a recognized occupational risk in caring roles.
• Unmanaged stress increases the likelihood of errors and injuries.
• Supportive work environments improve retention and safety outcomes.

STATS

• Studies show that prolonged noise exposure increases cortisol levels and stress response.
• Educators report higher rates of emotional exhaustion compared to many other occupations.
• Workplace stress is a contributing factor in absenteeism and turnover in childcare settings.
• Programs that prioritize staff wellbeing report improved child outcomes and reduced incidents.
• In Canada, nearly 1 in […]

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