Child Care Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement
Government of British Columbia
Overview
Front-line Early Childhood Educators working in your licensed child-care facility may be eligible to receive a wage enhancement of $6 per hour, and statutory benefits at a rate of 19.25%.
At a glance
| Categories | wage subsidy |
|---|---|
| Status | Accepting applications |
| Region | BC |
| Sectors | research |
Eligibility and requirements
You Own / operate a licensed childcare facility Are enrolled for Child Care Operating Funding Are approved for the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative Or, you are an approved Universal Child Care Prototype Site
How it works
Read the program guidelines. If you haven't already enrolled for Child Care Operating Funding, submit an application for new funding. Email a copy of the application for each facility and attach the current license for each one. (Tip: You'll also need to register for a Business BCeID to get paid and access other application forms). If you're approved, you'll receive a draft Funding Agreement. (Note: if you were already enrolled in CCOF, you should have already received a copy) Complete a program application form, available on your Business BCeID account. Agree to the reporting requirements to receive funding. Notify your eligible Childhood Educators and collect a written acknowledgment. Distribute the wage enhancement and the applicable funding for statutory benefits to eligible ECEs. Remain enrolled for the duration of the funding term and report as necessary.
How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program
Child Care Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement is one of many Canadian funding options listed in our grant finder. Mona Studio helps research teams translate program requirements into a practical workflow or AI adoption scope for leadership review, grant writers, and lenders. We summarize eligibility and funding here for discovery — confirm all details on the official program website before applying.
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