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Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) – Information for Providers
Support for licensed child care providers
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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