Yes, that is the case, except for the schools.
As we know, the schools have obtained governance of their French language system and are recognized as such. Within the Ontario Ministry of Education, there is a division that provides support, management and regulatory oversight for French-language schools.
This is not at all the case for early childhood education. Within the department, there is a division dedicated to early childhood education, but it is a hodgepodge of all kinds of realities. There is no identification as a minority language service. We are not covered by section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
We understand that, but even if we don't exist, French-language schools will continue to exist. They will have to do even more to educate children in French and invest a lot more money in recruiting staff.
There is also the problem of dropping out. Families are ill prepared for sending their children to a French-language school system. Early childhood plays an important role in a child's future educational path.