Operating Grant Program

Who is eligible?

Eligible expenses

This grant supports child care centres and family homes in Newfoundland and Labrador to provide affordable child care services at a rate of $10 per day. Eligible projects ensure that organizations comply with standard policies and regulations while participating in the Operating Grant Program.

• Reduction of daily child care service rates to $10 for Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Full-Day School-Age children.
• Participation in anti-bias professional learning opportunities by operators, licensees, Early Childhood Educators (ECEs), and administrators.
• Adherence to the Policy and Standards Manual for regulated child care services.

Eligible geographic areas

The eligible geographic areas for this grant are identified based on the agreement between Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador. This program focuses on improving early learning and child care services across specified regions.

• Child care services located in Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Operating Grant Program (OGP) in Newfoundland and Labrador has specific evaluation and selection criteria. Applicants are evaluated based on their compliance with program requirements, financial stability, and the quality of their child care services.

• Compliance with program requirements
• Financial stability of the child care service
• Quality of child care services offered

Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:

• Step 1: Review Policy and Standards Manual
  • Download and read the "Child Care Centre – Operating Grant Program – Policy and Standards Manual" or the "Family Child Care – Operating Grant Program – Policy and Standards Manual" to understand the requirements and eligibility criteria.
• Step 2: Prepare Required Documentation
  • Fill out the "OGP Application and Renewal Form" for child care centres or "FCC-OGP Application 2024" for family homes.
  • Complete enrollment and wage grid statistics forms as applicable.
  • Prepare any necessary declarations like the "ECE Declaration" and "Parent Guardian Declaration."
• Step 3: Attend Required Trainings
  • Enroll in approved anti-bias professional learning opportunities as required for participation under the OGP.
  • Complete necessary training and maintain proof of completion.
• Step 4: Submit Application
  • Send the completed application along with required documents to the appropriate regional OGP email address: Metro, Central East, Western, Labrador for centres, or FCCOGP@gov.nl.ca for family child care.
  • Ensure all parts of the application are complete and all supporting documents are included.
• Step 5: Follow Up
  • After submission, follow up with the respective regional office to confirm receipt and address any verification requirements.
  • Retain copies of all submitted documents for your records.

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• Participating regulated child care services must lower their rates to $10 per day for various age groups starting January 1, 2023.
• Anti-bias professional learning opportunities are available and required for participation by operators, licensees, early childhood educators, and administrators.
• Specific contact emails are provided for inquiries based on regional locations including Metro, Central East, Western, and Labrador.
• Anti-bias trainings are offered by approved organizations as part of the program requirements.