CWELCC at CFEL
Access affordable, high-quality early childhood education through the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care program.
What is CWELCC?
The Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) program is a historic federal initiative designed to make high-quality child care more affordable and accessible for families across Canada.
Through CWELCC, the Government of Canada is working with provinces and territories to reduce child care fees and create new licensed child care spaces, making it easier for parents to participate in the workforce while ensuring their children receive quality early learning experiences.
At CFEL, we are proud participants in the CWELCC program, offering eligible families significantly reduced child care fees while maintaining our commitment to exceptional early childhood education.
Program Benefits
Our Commitment to Affordability
CFEL is committed to making quality early childhood education accessible to all families through the CWELCC program.
- Up to 50% reduction in fees
- No compromise on quality
- Direct billing available
- Qualified ECE staff
- Enhanced programming
- Modern facilities
- Financial barriers reduced
- Support for working families
- Community support
Eligibility Requirements
Most families are eligible for CWELCC benefits. Here are the key requirements:
Child Requirements
- Child must be under 6 years of age (not yet in Grade 1)
- Enrolled in licensed child care
- Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person
Family Requirements
- Resident of Ontario
- Parent/guardian is Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person
- No income restrictions (available to all eligible families)
How to Apply
Applying for CWELCC is simple. Follow these steps to get started:
Contact CFEL
Reach out to our enrollment team to confirm your child's eligibility and available spaces.
Complete Enrollment
Complete your child care enrollment at CFEL with our standard registration process.
Start Application →Provide Documentation
Submit required documents to confirm eligibility (birth certificate, proof of residence, etc.).
Our team will guide you through the documentation requirements.
Benefit Activation
Once approved, your reduced fees will be automatically applied to your account.
Processing typically takes 2-3 weeks from complete application.