October 2020. BC Government – (web): “Start up grants for becoming a licensed child care facility“
KF reference copy of webpage retrieved Oct. 6, 2020 (PDF)
These are one-time grants that can provide up to $4,000 for applicants to become Licensed Family child care providers (to provide care for up to seven children) and up to $4,500 for applicants to become Licensed In-Home Multi-Age child care providers (to provide care for up to eight children). These maximums include a $500 up-front payment to cover the costs of becoming licensed, as well as $500 per licensed space created.
COVID Subsidy
$2000 DAYCARE CASH FOR COVID WORKERS’ CHILDREN FOR WHEELCHAIR RAMPS, ETC
October 2020 – BC Government – “Childcare BC Temporary Inclusion Support Fund“
KF reference copy of webpage retrieved Oct. 6, 2020 (PDF): “Childcare BC Temporary Inclusion Support Fund“
“The funding available for the purchase of eligible inclusion supports is up to a maximum of $2,000 per child care facility (per single physical location, not per licence) for all licensed providers.”
Wage Top Ups For Daycare Workers Not Parental Child Care
October 2020. BC Government – (web): “Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement“
KF reference copy of webpage retrieved Oct. 6, 2020 (PDF)
“As part of Government’s Early Care and Learning Recruitment and Retention Strategy, front-line Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) working in licensed child care facilities may be eligible to receive a $2 per hour wage enhancement. Additional funding for statutory benefits is also provided at a rate of 18.73%.”
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