Preschool Educator Salary Enhancement Grant - Analysis ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Licensed daycare centers operating in the jurisdiction - Preschool facilities with government accreditation - Childcare operators employing frontline educators working with preschool-aged children - Facilities must maintain valid operating licenses throughout the funding period - Both for-profit and non-profit childcare organizations qualify ### 💰 Funding Details - Salary Enhancement: $6.00 per hour increase for eligible frontline educators - Benefits Contribution: 19.25% of salary costs allocated toward statutory benefits - Non-repayable grant (funding does not require repayment) - Funding structure: Direct salary subsidy model; funds flow to employer to increase educator compensation - Ongoing support: Program appears to provide continuous funding rather than one-time allocation ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Preschool educator salaries - Direct wage increases for qualifying staff - Statutory benefits - Employment benefits at 19.25% rate including: - Employment insurance contributions - Pension plan contributions - Workers' compensation - Other legally mandated benefits - Funds must be used exclusively for compensation enhancement of frontline educators ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Employee eligibility: Only frontline educators working directly with preschool-aged children qualify - Facility requirement: Childcare center must hold valid government accreditation/license - Funding application: Employer must apply and maintain eligibility status - Compliance obligation: Facilities must demonstrate proper salary distribution to educators - Reporting requirements: Likely need to document educator payroll and benefit disbursements - Continuous operation: Licensed status must be maintained throughout benefit receipt period - No duplication: Salary increases cannot be claimed under multiple concurrent programs