Provincial Wage Enhancement (PWE)

Update October 2020

Child Care Centres

Under provincial directive, changes have been made to the PWE program.  Most of the processes, policies and requirements remain the same as outlined in the 2020 PWE Guidelines but there have been changes to:

• allocation of available funding
• 2020 Payment Schedule
• the eligibility requirements for distribution (centre & staff)
• year end reconciliation (based on total PWE funding received)

Details of the changes are outlined in: 2020 PWE – Payment, Eligibility and Distribution Chart for Child Care Centres.

Home Child Care

Home Child Care Agencies were permitted to continue services uninterrupted as they did not fall under the Provincially mandated closure. Please note there are changes to:

• the 2020 Payment Schedule
• eligibility requirements for distribution (provider rates)
• allowing for full-time rates for providers during month of September until children returned to school, where applicable

Payment Schedule (Revised October 2020)

2020 Revised Payment Schedule 

Quarter	Date of Payment	Child Care Centres	Home Child Care Agencies
Q1 Jan – Mar	April	payment at 100% of annual approved application, for three months; Jan, Feb, Mar	payment at 100% of annual approved application, for three months; Jan, Feb, Mar
Q2 Apr – Jun	n/a	no payment during Mandated Closure	payment available for active providers
Q3 Jul – Sep	July	payment at 25% of annual approved application, for two months; July, August	payment at 100% of annual approved application, for three months; July, Aug, Sep
Q4 Oct – Dec	October	payment at 100% of annual approved application, for two months; Sep-Oct	payment at 100% of annual approved application, for three months; Oct, Nov, Dec
	November	payment at 100% of annual approved application, for two months; Nov-Dec

 

Any agencies that did not submit audited financial statements or a reconciliation for 2019, as required; 2020 approval and payment may be delayed.

Operators are required to distribute funds to all eligible positions / providers within 60 calendar days of receiving the payment. Please ensure your distribution policy/plan is in compliance with the current years Guidelines when distributing the funds.

If a centre closes or changes ownership in 2020, operators are required to complete and submit a distribution plan prior to payment being released. The payment amount will cover the hours worked from January 1, 2020 to the last date of operation or operation under the previous management.

Please forward any payment questions to tcsfunding@toronto.ca

Child Care Centres - Application Process and PWE Guidelines

The 2021 Provincial Wage Enhancement Guidelines will be available prior to the launch of the application on February 1, 2021.

A. Review Guidelines

Before starting the application, carefully review the 2021 Provincial Wage Enhancement Guidelines for Child Care Centres.

B. Complete Application

• Log into Online Services using your User ID and password to complete and submit the Provincial Wage Enhancement Application. For step-by-step instructions, refer to the Online Application Instructions previously emailed to all child care centres.
  Note: Centres that are applying for the first time must contact Toronto Children’s Services at tcsfunding@toronto.ca for a User ID and Password.
• Once the application is complete, submit online.

*Important Information for Operators Who Do Not Have a Funding Agreement With the City

Operators who do not have a funding agreement with the City of Toronto must also provide:

• A copy of your incorporation papers or business license
• A completed Direct Deposit Form
• A void blank cheque

For Direct Deposit Form, or if you have questions, please email tcsfunding@toronto.ca.

C. Submit Online Application

All other required documentation can be emailed to tcsfunding@toronto.ca or mailed to:

Attention: Faye Jose, Director
Provincial Wage Enhancement Applications
Toronto Children’s Services
10th floor Metro Hall
55 John St
Toronto ON  M5V 3C6

Home Child Care Agencies - Application Process and PWE Guidelines

The 2021 Provincial Wage Enhancement Guidelines for Home Child Care Agencies will be available prior to the launch of the application. The 2021 Provincial Home Child Care Enhancement Grant applications will be emailed to the agency for the opening of the application on February 1, 2021.

A. Review Guidelines

Before starting the application, carefully review the 2021 PWE Guidelines for Home Child Care Agencies to verify that you are eligible and to ensure that you are completing the application properly.

B. Complete Application

• Complete, print and sign an original hard copy of the Application for Private Home Day Care Providers
• Complete, print and sign an original hard copy of the Application for Home Visitors, if applicable
• Sign a hard copy of the Terms & Conditions

C. Submit Application

Your completed and signed application, the signed Terms and Conditions and any other required documentation can mailed to:

Attention: Faye Jose, Director
Provincial Wage Enhancement Applications
Toronto Children’s Services
10th floor Metro Hall
55 John St
Toronto ON  M5V 3C6