Resources
Free tools for Canadian childcare operators.
Practical guides for the things that take up the most time: CWELCC subsidy management, provincial licensing, and compliance documentation.
Free Tool
CWELCC Calculator for Ontario Operators
See the capped parent fee, what it means monthly for your enrolment, and how the funding model works in plain language. Results appear instantly. No email required.
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For most of Ontario in 2026, intake is closed or fully allocated. How directed growth works, a dated regional snapshot, and your realistic playbook.
Free Guide
The Complete CWELCC Guide for Canadian Operators
The Canada-Wide Early Learning & Child Care framework is the biggest shift in Canadian childcare funding in a generation, and the subsidy mechanics vary significantly by province. This guide cuts through the complexity so you can stop guessing and start planning.
What is inside
- How CWELCC subsidies are calculated across all provinces
- Documentation requirements and common audit triggers
- How to reconcile subsidy payments against invoices
- What changes when your province renegotiates its agreement
- A province-by-province subsidy rate reference (updated 2026)
Everything you need to understand CWELCC funding, fee caps, subsidy tracking, and provincial compliance. Free, no sign-up required.
Read the CWELCC Guide →Free Checklist
Provincial Licensing Checklist for New and Existing Centres
Whether you are opening a new centre or preparing for your next inspection, this checklist covers every documentation, staffing, and compliance requirement, broken down by province.
What is inside
- Room-by-room documentation checklist for licensing inspections
- Staff qualification and ratio requirements by province
- Health, safety, and nutrition policy templates
- Emergency plan and incident report templates
- What inspectors look for, and common reasons centres fail
A complete inspection-ready checklist covering Ontario, BC, Alberta, Manitoba, and Quebec. Free, no sign-up required.
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Step-by-step guides and video tutorials for every Sprout & Vine Care feature. Coming soon.
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Insights on childcare operations, CWELCC funding, and running a thriving Canadian centre.
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See what we are building next. We share our roadmap publicly so you know where Sprout & Vine Care is headed.
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