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Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding
Operating support for licensed child care providers
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened April 8, 2020
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Base funding provides operating support for eligible licensed family and group child care providers in British Columbia. It supports day-to-day child care costs and includes funding for enrolment-based monthly payments, with specific rates for different licence types and age groups.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Day-to-day operation of licensed family and group child care centres.
- Temporary emergency closure of a centre in eligible circumstances.
Documents Needed
- Primary business BCeID
- Copy or photo of the facility licence
- Monthly enrolment report information
- Direct deposit application form, if setting up or changing banking details
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Licensed family child care providers.
- Licensed group child care providers.
- Licensed multi-age and in-home multi-age child care providers.
Who is not eligible
- Occasional child care providers.
- Child minding providers.
- Residential care providers.
- Recreational care providers.
Eligible expenses
- Day-to-day operating costs for the child care facility.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Occasional child care.
- Child minding.
- Residential care.
- Recreational care.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Assessment is based on the eligibility criteria in the funding guidelines.
- The ministry may request corrections or additional information during review.
How to apply
- Step 1: Apply or renew online
- Use My ChildCareBC Services to submit the application or renewal.
- Provide the primary BCeID and a copy or photo of the licence for each centre.
- If opting into fee reduction, provide the required parent fee information.
- Step 2: Review the funding agreement
- Review the funding agreement and Schedule A details carefully.
- Agree to the terms and conditions on the program confirmation form.
- Step 3: Receive approval
- Wait for the ministry’s review and decision.
- Watch for the email confirming that the funding agreement is active if approved.
- Step 4: Submit ongoing reports and updates
- Submit monthly enrolment reports through the web application.
- Report licence or service changes within two business days.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the ministry after submission of the program confirmation form.
- The ministry may contact applicants to correct information or provide more details.
- Applicants receive separate notifications once the review is complete.
- Approved providers receive an email confirming that the funding agreement is active.
- Providers must follow the funding agreement terms and ongoing reporting requirements after approval.
Additional information
- Funding agreements expire on March 31 each year and must be renewed.
- Providers may need to report changes to licence or service details within two business days.
- Monthly enrolment reports can be based on projected or exact enrolment.
- Approved providers must keep enrolment records for two years after the claim date.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding Program
What is the Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding?
Base funding provides operating support for eligible licensed family and group child care providers in British Columbia. It supports day-to-day child care costs and includes funding for enrolment-based monthly payments, with specific rates for different licence types and age groups.
Who is eligible for the Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding program?
To be eligible for the Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding program, you must:
Valid child care facility licence
Open and currently operating
Good standing with the ministry
What expenses are eligible under Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding?
Day-to-day operation of licensed family and group child care centres.
Temporary emergency closure of a centre in eligible circumstances.
Who can I contact for more information about the Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding?
You can contact Government of British Columbia (BC) by email at CCOF@gov.bc.ca or by phone at 1-888-338-6622.
Where is the Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding available?
The Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding?
Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding is funded by Government of British Columbia (BC), British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture and Food