Service providers and partners
If you are a licensed child care service provider, we have resources to help.
Support for child care and EarlyON providers during COVID-19
We've created information to support training and protect the health and safety of staff, children, and families. Access information for child care and EarlyON providers.
Starting a licensed child care program
If you care for more than 5 children under the age of 13 years who have different parents, you must be licensed as a child care provider under the Child Care and Early Years Act.
EYCCS fee subsidy agreement
All providers interested in a new EYCCS Subsidy Agreement must apply through the new application form. We will notify you of the decision to accept or decline your application within approximately 30 calendar days of receiving a completed Step 1 application form.
Funding and support resources for early years and child care providers
- Manage early years and child care funds using GovGrants
- Resources - including funding support, and provider updates.
Public health resources
Includes infection control resources, details about how to manage illnesses and outbreaks, and materials for new child care operators.
Partnership handbook - for school-based early years and child care partners
The Peel Partnership Handbook supports collaborative and positive working relationships among school staff, early years and child care providers, and other community programs. This helps for seamless transition between the school day and the early years and child care programs in the school.