The Province of Ontario has confirmed that funding will continue for the 2023 PWE/HCCEG program. The City has received the annual funding allocation and provincial guidelines.
The City administers the PWE / HCCEG program for all licensed child care and home child care agencies in Toronto. This program helps to retain the best possible child care professionals and close the wage gap between registered Early Childhood Educators working in schools and those working in licensed child care programs. In addition, the HCCEG supports home child care providers contracted with a licensed home child care agency.
Licensed child care programs and home child care agencies will be required to apply for Provincial Wage Enhancement to be eligible for the Workforce Compensation under Canada-Wide Early Learning Child Care (CWELCC).
The City’s 2023 PWE/HCCEG Guidelines and applications will be available February 10, 2023.
| Activity | Open | Due | Key information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 PWE Reconciliation | January 21, 2023 | February 15, 2023 |
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| 2022 HCCEG Reconciliation | January 21, 2023 | February 15, 2023 |
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| 2023 PWE Application – Child Care Centres | February 10, 2023 | March 17, 2023 |
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| 2023 PWE / Home Child Care Enhancement Grant (HCCEG) Application | February 10, 2023 | March 17, 2023 |
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| 2023 Payment Schedule | Date | Group Centre & Home Child Care Agencies |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Payment: Q1, Q2 | Week of April 24, 2023 | covers January to June |
| 2nd Payment: Q3 | Week of June 26, 2023 | covers July to September |
| 3rd Payment: Q4 | Week of September 25, 2023 | covers October to December |
The PWE/HCCEG approved annualized amounts will be noted in the approval letters issued the week of April 17, 2023.
IMPORTANT: Operators are required to begin distribution of funds to all eligible positions / providers within 60 calendar days of receiving the payment, clearly mark PWE funding on paystubs and included on each pay going forward. Payments to all eligible staff must include all hours worked retroactive to January 1, 2023 to the date the payment is being made.
Application approval and payment for 2023 will be delayed for any agencies that have not submitted required documentation including audited financial statements / review engagement report or a PWE/HCCEG reconciliation for 2022, as required.
Operators must notify Toronto Children’s Services in writing, if a centre changes ownership or closes, and submit a Manual Reconciliation and Distribution plan.
Before starting the application, carefully review the 2023 Provincial Wage Enhancement Guidelines for Child Care Centres.
Important – Operators who are applying for the first time and do not have a funding agreement with the City of Toronto must also provide:
* Direct Deposit Form: please email tcsfunding@toronto.ca to receive a copy for completion
Applications must be submitted online.
Additional required documentation must 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
The 2023 Provincial Home Child Care Enhancement Grant applications will be emailed to the agency for the opening of the application on February 10, 2023. Submissions are due March 17, 2023.
Before starting the application, carefully review the 2023 Provincial Wage Enhancement Guidelines for Home Child Care Agencies to verify that you are eligible and to ensure that you are completing the application properly.
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