Canada-Wide Early Learning and Childcare Program
Tuition reduction with CWELCC
What is CWELCC?
On March 28, 2022, the Federal and Provincial Governments announced a new funding agreement that will reduce the average cost of childcare in Ontario. Only families with eligible children under the age of six years enrolled in participating childcare programs will receive lower fees.
Effective January 1, 2025, fees are capped at no more than $22 per day. It is anticipated that in March 2026, licensed childcare fees will be lowered to an average of $10 per day.
The key objectives of this program are to lower childcare fees for eligible children, improve educator wages and increase access to quality childcare programs.
How does CWELCC work?
The CWELCC program provides funding for childcare operators to discount their fees.
In turn, child care operators discount their fees and are capped at maximum of $22 per day. Fostering a love of learning and providing quality care remains our north star. If you are interested in care, we suggest you secure a spot for your child as soon as possible.
With the CWELCC program in place, we anticipate demand will outpace our ability to place all interested families.