The provincial government is expanding grants for Family Home Child Care Centres in PEI. Licensed FHCs can receive financial support to reduce parent fees, fund wages and professional development opportunities, and purchase materials, equipment, or supplies. Current unlicensed home child care providers can also receive funding to help cover costs associated with seeking licensing from the province. With an estimated investment of $1.5-million over the next two years, the grants will help to promote licensing, and improve the quality, affordability and accessibility of licensed home-based child care across the Province. FHCs on PEI are regulated and licensed by the Early Learning and Child Care Board. There are currently 15 licensed FHCs in PEI, compared to only four in 2021.
