Service Contract for Fee Subsidy

Many child care centres and home care agencies in Toronto have a Service contract with the City of Toronto to provide child care to families receiving fee subsidy.

• Service Contract for Fee Subsidy - Fact Sheet

A service contract for fee subsidy is available to not for profit agencies that are financially viable, meet the standards set out in the Toronto Operating Criteria and meet the age and geographic equity principles outlined in the Toronto Child Care Service Plan. Agencies that meet this criteria and are interested in applying for a service contract must submit a written request outlining the location of the centre, the number and ages of the children served and confirming nonprofit status. All requests must be sent to:

Service System Planning & Policy Development Unit
Toronto Children's Services
10th floor Metro Hall
55 John Toronto ON M5V 3C6

A service contract with the City of Toronto will not be approved until all financial and operating requirements are met. Any financial responsibility the agency undertakes is at their own risk and the City takes no responsibility for any financial investment the agency makes prior to entering into a contract.

Operators with a fee subsidy contract will find the operator guide helpful in understanding their administrative roles and responsibilities.

• Operators must submit accurate information to the City of Toronto about the daily attendance of subsidized children in their program.
• Regular communication between the operator and the Children's Services Caseworker regarding enrolment changes and physical vacancies will ensure current and accurate attendance records and will allow timely payments to the operator.