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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 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.
View the Licensing Checklist →Also Available
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Step-by-step guides and video tutorials for every Sprout & Vine 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 is headed.
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