The quality of care for young children has been declining for several years, and parents are increasingly worried about leaving their babies in care facilities. Recent reports about the early childhood care sector have failed to ease these concerns. Experts warn that the working conditions in these facilities are getting worse, and the overall quality of care is at serious risk. The collective "Pas de bébés à la consigne" has issued a particularly alarming assessment of the current situation, emphasizing the urgency of the problem. The early childhood care sector is experiencing a severe shortage of workers, with over 10,000 positions currently unfilled across the country. This crisis in recruitment is largely due to poor working conditions and wages that many feel are too low for the demanding nature of caring for young children. Caregivers report feeling a loss of purpose, driven in part by a growing focus on profit, which they say weakens the relationship between staff, babies, and their parents. This problem is also affecting assistant nannies, whose profession lacks recognition, proper training, and fair pay. Political decisions have come under fire for potentially endangering the safety and well-being of children. This frustration stems from various reforms implemented by different governments over the years, which have had a direct impact on daily operations in care facilities. For instance, the number of children one adult can supervise has increased, allowing a single caregiver to look after six babies. Additionally, 15% of the workforce can now include individuals without formal qualifications or experience. In some cases, facilities are allowed to hold more children than recommended, and the minimum space per child has been reduced in densely populated areas. These changes have created an unsustainable working environment, making it harder to provide the individual attention young children need to develop properly. To address these issues, the movement has put forward specific demands. The top priority is improving the supervision ratio, with a goal of one adult for every four babies and one adult for every five older children by 2030. A better ratio would lead to healthier children and more capable professionals who can better meet the unique needs of each child. Early childhood workers are also calling for extensive training programs, fairer pension calculations that reflect the difficulty of their job, and equal pay across the country. On the financial side, "Pas de bébés à la consigne" is advocating for out-of-pocket costs to be based on the family’s financial situation, regardless of the type of care chosen. The ultimate goal is to provide free access to care for families living below the poverty line. The movement is also urging parents to join a demonstration scheduled for October 8, 2026, to pressure political candidates and lawmakers to create a public early childhood care service that is accessible to all and of high quality. Until then, the collective encourages parents to engage in conversations with their daycare staff or nannies, emphasizing that the well-being of children should not be compromised.