Item - 2015.CD4.5
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 10, 2015 without amendments.
- This item was considered by the Community Development and Recreation Committee on May 21, 2015 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on June 10, 2015.
CD4.5 - Toronto Child Care Funding Model
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on June 10, 11 and 12, 2015, adopted the following:
1. City Council establish a General Operating Grant as described in the report (May 6, 2015) from the General Manager, Children's Services, to support eligible licensed child care service providers and to replace previous provincial wage-related grant programs.
2. City Council approve the funding model implementation framework that requires service providers, as a condition of General Operating Grant funding, to comply with the Children’s Services funding guidelines and policies, including adherence to standard business requirements, elimination of wait list fees and participation in the Assessment for Quality Improvement (AQI) program.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-79840.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Jun-11-2015 2:25 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CD4.5 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 42 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 3 | Members that were absent are Rob Ford, Stephen Holyday, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
Declared Interests (City Council)
Councillor Stephen Holyday - as his child is enrolled in daycare which receives wage grants from the City.
CD4.5 - Toronto Child Care Funding Model
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:
1. City Council establish a General Operating Grant as described in the report (May 6, 2015) from the General Manager, Children's Services, to support eligible licensed child care service providers and to replace previous provincial wage-related grant programs.
2. City Council approve the funding model implementation framework that requires service providers, as a condition of General Operating Grant funding, to comply with the Children’s Services funding guidelines and policies, including adherence to standard business requirements, elimination of wait list fees and participation in the Assessment for Quality Improvement (AQI) program.
Origin
Summary
This report seeks approval of a streamlined model for funding licensed child care service providers in the City of Toronto. The model will apply to all licensed child care providers with a purchase of service or other contract with the City. Existing funding for Family Support Programs, Special Needs Resourcing and Home Child Care remains in place. It does not apply to those entering into a funding agreement with Toronto for the sole purpose of accessing the Province’s Wage Enhancement program. The proposed model is in response to the 2012 provincial Child Care Funding Framework that changed the way in which municipalities are funded by the Province for child care.
The proposed funding model is consistent with directions included in the Council-approved Children’s Services Service Plan (2015-2019) and with funding model principles approved by Council in 2013. It provides direction for future system investments and will not result in any existing child care service providers receiving a reduction in existing base funding. The model’s development involved extensive engagement with children, families, service providers, community partners, and other stakeholders.
No changes are proposed to the City's existing child care fee subsidy system.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-79840.pdf
Speakers
Councillor Janet Davis