Child Care Operating Funding - Base Funding
Financial support for BC family and group child-care providers
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : April 08, 2020
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Grant Providers
- Government of British Columbia
Status
Open
Overview
You could get payments to help with the day-to-day costs of running your facility. Rates are dependent on your licence and service type (group, family, in-home multi-age or multi-age) and the number of children in your care.
Eligibility criteria
The eligibility criteria for the Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) Base Funding grant are as follows:
1. Have a valid Community Care and Assisted Living Act Facility Licence (Funding is not available for occasional child care, child minding, residential care, or recreational care).
2. Be open and currently providing child care services.
3. Be in good standing with the Ministry of Education and Child Care and, if registered, with BC Registries and Online Services.
4. Agree to provide services to families receiving the Affordable Child Care Benefit.
5. Make every reasonable effort to provide an inclusive and supportive environment for all children, including those with extra support needs.
6. Complete the annual Provider Profile Survey.
Eligible projects & activities
There are no specific projects or activities mentioned as eligible for this grant.
How to apply
To apply for the Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) Base Funding grant, providers need to:
1. Have a valid Community Care and Assisted Living Act Facility Licence.
2. Ensure they are open and currently providing child care.
3. Maintain good standing with the Ministry of Education and Child Care and, if registered, with BC Registries and Online Services.
4. Agree to provide services to families receiving the Affordable Child Care Benefit.
5. Make efforts to provide an inclusive environment for all children, including those with extra support needs.
6. Complete the annual Provider Profile Survey.
Additional information
- Providers must have a valid Community Care and Assisted Living Act Facility Licence to be eligible for funding.
- Funding is not available for occasional child care, child minding, residential care, or recreational care.
- Providers must agree to provide services to families receiving the Affordable Child Care Benefit.
- Providers should make every reasonable effort to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all children, including those with extra support needs.
- Completing the annual Provider Profile Survey is a requirement for eligibility.
- Rates for CCOF Base Funding vary based on the type of childcare license and the age group of enrolled children.
- Providers can estimate their monthly funding payment by multiplying the applicable rate by the number of enrolled children reported.
- Contact the CCOF Program Contact Centre for assistance or inquiries about the program.
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