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Early Learning and Child Care – Quality Improvement Funding Support (QIFS)

by Maurice | February 14, 2022

  • This program is currently closed.

Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Wage Subsidy


Description:

The Quality Improvement Funding Support program aims to make funding support available to approved child day care facilities to increase the availability and quality of child day care services in New Brunswick. 

Comments on Funding:

The funding rates for employees receiving wage enhancements are:

  • $5.75/hour for Educator, Administrator/educator, Administrators and Relief staff who have recognized Early Childhood Education training or a completed university degree in any discipline from a recognized Canadian institution.
  • $3.15/hour for Educator and Administrator/educator who do not have recognized Early Childhood Education training or a university degree.
  • $2.75/hour for Administrators and Relief staff who do not have recognized Early Childhood Education training or University degree.
    Employees are eligible for a wage enhancement up to a maximum of 44 hours per week.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling Deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant child day care facility must:

  • have a VALID Certificate of Approval (issued on or prior to March 31st of each year in order to be eligible to apply),
  • be located in New Brunswick.

Application Steps:

The applicant child day care facility must:

1

complete one (1) ANNUAL Application Form for each approved child day care facility before the program's deadline,

2

communicate valid and accurate information and cooperate with the Department regarding an audit or inquiry,

3

submit the Eligible Employee Forms and supporting documents, and Quarterly Hours Reports,

4

submit them by regular mail or email to EECD.

Documentation Needed: 

The applicant must submit:

  • an Eligible Employee Form for each employee eligible for the QIFS wage enhancement. The form MUST be signed, dated, and indicate the employee’s current hourly wage. 
  • any Early Childhood Education certificates or diplomas and/or copies of employee’s university degree(s),
  • Quarterly Hours Reports.

Other Things to Note:

The program is no longer listed among the services offered by the Education and Early Childhood Development department 

Program Contact:

Education and Early Childhood Development

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About Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Atlantic Canada to identify and maximize government grants to grow their business. Click here to learn more about Moe’s background and how he can help your business.

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