The Province of Ontario has confirmed that funding will continue for the 2024 PWE/HCCEG program. The City of Toronto has received the annual funding allocation and provincial guidelines.
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 2023 PWE Reconciliation will be available as of January 26, 2024, and must be submitted no later than February 15, 2024.
The 2024 PWE/HCCEG Guidelines and applications will be available early February 2024.
Newly licensed Operators in 2023 should contact tcsfunding@toronto.ca to access the 2023 PWE application.
Overview
| Activity | Open | Due | Key Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 PWE Reconciliation | January 26, 2024 (end of day) |
February 15, 2024 |
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| 2023 PWE/HCCEG Reconciliation | January 26, 2024 | February 15, 2024 |
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| 2024 PWE Application – Child Care Centres | February 9, 2024 | March 15, 2024 |
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| 2024 PWE / Home Child Care Enhancement Grant (HCCEG) Application – Home Child Care Agencies | February 9, 2024 | March 15, 2024 |
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| 2024 Payment Schedule | Date | Group Centre & Home Child Care Agencies |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Payment: Q1, Q2 | Week of May 6, 2024 | Covers January to June |
| 2nd Payment: Q3 | Week of June 24, 2024 | Covers July to September |
| 3rd Payment: Q4 | Week of September 23, 2024 | Covers October to December |
The PWE/HCCEG approved annualized amounts will be noted in the approval letters posted in online services the week of May 6, 2024.
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, 2024 to the date the payment is being made.
Application approval and payment for 2024 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 2023, 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.
The 2024 Provincial Wage Enhancement Grant applications will be open in online services as of February 9, 2024.
Before starting the application, carefully review the 2024 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
The 2024 Provincial Wage Enhancement & Home Child Care Grant applications will be emailed to license Agencies as of February 9, 2024.
Before starting the application, carefully review the 2024 Guidelines for Provincial Wage Enhancement and Home Child Care Enhancement Grant
For Licensed Home Child Care Agencies in the City of Toronto.
Important – Agencies 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 via email.
Additional required documentation must be emailed to tcsfunding@toronto.ca
Check the status of an application 2023 PWE application status