Daniel Foster

Daniel Foster is a policy researcher with expertise in early childhood education, labor market dynamics, and education policy. Holding a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology and Education from the University of Toronto, he has led evaluations of national childcare policies and contributed to influential reports, including the Early Childhood Education Report 2020. In his previous role at the Ontario Ministry of Education, he analyzed large-scale education data to inform policy development and system management. His research has shaped government strategies on childcare accessibility and early learning programs. Daniel has also co-authored evaluations of flexible childcare initiatives and led several research studies on the impacts of early education policies on families and children.