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Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) – Information for Providers
Support for licensed child care providers
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The program supports licensed child care providers participating in the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care system. A sample funding agreement is available, and the City of St. Thomas and Elgin County CMSM has a 10% cap for for-profit operators.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- St. Thomas
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Request for the sample CWELCC funding agreement
- Business case for future for-profit operators
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Licensed child care providers
- For-profit child care operators
Who is not eligible
- For-profit child care operators after the 10% threshold is met
Eligible geographic areas
- City of St. Thomas
- Elgin County
Selection criteria
- Business case review for future for-profit operators.
- Scoring by the CMSM for for-profit operators.
How to apply
- Step 1: Request the sample agreement
- Email childrens.services@stthomas.ca to request the CWELCC funding agreement.
- Step 2: Review requirements
- Review the terms and conditions that apply after enrollment.
- Prepare a business case if applying as a future for-profit operator.
- Step 3: Submit for review
- Submit the information required for CMSM scoring and review.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are handled by the City of St. Thomas and Elgin County CMSM.
- A sample CWELCC funding agreement is available on request.
- Licensees must agree to the terms and conditions before participating.
- For-profit operators require a business case and scoring review.
Additional information
- A sample funding agreement is available upon request.
- Licensees must follow the terms and conditions in the CWELCC agreement after enrollment.
- The City of St. Thomas and Elgin County CMSM is limited to 10% for-profit operators.
- Future for-profit operators require a business case and scoring by the CMSM.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) – Information for Providers Program
What is the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) – Information for Providers?
The program supports licensed child care providers participating in the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care system. A sample funding agreement is available, and the City of St. Thomas and Elgin County CMSM has a 10% cap for for-profit operators.
Who is eligible for the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) – Information for Providers program?
To be eligible for the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) – Information for Providers program, you must:
Licensed child care provider
CWELCC enrollment
For-profit operators subject to scoring
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) – Information for Providers?
You can contact City of St. Thomas by email at childrens.services@stthomas.ca or by phone at 519-631-1680.
Where is the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) – Information for Providers available?
The Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) – Information for Providers program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) – Information for Providers a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) – Information for Providers is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) – Information for Providers?
Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) – Information for Providers is funded by City of St. Thomas