Child Care Regulation

Child Care Regulation, M.R. 62/86 The Community Child Care Standards Act , C.C.S.M. c. C158 Regulation 62/86 Registered March 7, 1986 bilingual version (HTML) Table of Contents Section 1 Definitions 2 Exemptions 2.1 Community standards 3 Classes of child care centres and child care homes 3.1 Categories of certificates PART A FULL-TIME AND SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE CENTRES AND NURSERY SCHOOLS 4 Child care centre and licence holder 5 Licence application 5.1 Renewal of licence 5.2-5.4 Repealed 6 Record keeping 6.1 Nursery school volunteer 7 Staff qualifications 8 Supervision — staff-to-child ratios and group sizes 9 Space 9.1 Prohibition — caring for child over 18 hours 10 Daily program 11 Behaviour management policies 12 Equipment and furnishings 13 Play equipment 14-17 Repealed 18 Overnight care PART B Repealed 19-20 Repealed PART C FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES 21 Definitions 21.1 Prohibition — caring for child over 18 hours 22 Licence application 22.0.1 New person in licence holder's home 22.1 Renewal of licence 22.1.1 Repealed 22.2 Overnight care 23 Administration 24 Supervision 25 Space 26 Daily program 27 Behaviour management 28 Furnishings and equipment 29-32 Repealed PART D Repealed 33 Repealed PART E GROUP CHILD CARE HOMES 34 Definitions 35 Licensing requirements PART E.1 HEALTH AND SAFETY 35.1 Definition 35.2 General duties 35.3 Safety plan 35.4 Emergency equipment and procedures 35.5 First aid kit 35.6 Notification of injury 35.7 Clothing and bedding 35.8 Nutrition 35.9 Infant care 35.10 Medication 35.11 Communicable diseases, acute illnesses 35.12 Animals 35.13 Code of conduct PART E.2 INCLUSION OF CHILDREN WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS OR EXCEPTIONAL ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS 35.14 Inclusion policy 35.15 Inclusive programming required PART F FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 36 Board and management committee requirements 37 Grants to child care centres 38 Fees 38.1 Fees for unapproved spaces 39 Child care centres in work sites 39.1 Child care provided on a casual basis 40 Subsidy eligibility 41 Subsidy calculation 41.0.1 Additional subsidy 41.1 Applicant's obligation to report 42 Attendance requirements 42.1 Facility child attendance report 43 Subsidy payments authorized by director 44 Subsidy payments authorized by special agreement 44.1 Repealed 44.2 Protection from liability 45 Repeal 46 Coming into force Schedule A Repealed A.1 Repealed B Repealed B.1 Reduced Parent Fee Revenue Grant C Repealed D Repealed D.1 Repealed E Guaranteed Daily Fee Payment Definitions 1(1) In this regulation, "Act" means The Community Child Care Standards Act ; («  Loi  ») "billing period" means any period of time as established by the provincial director for the purposes of Part F of the regulation; (« période de facturation ») "board of directors" means the elected representatives of a duly incorporated non-profit corporation or a co-operative eligible to receive a grant under section 36; (« conseil d'administration ») "child abuse registry check" means a record about a person from the child abuse registry obtained under The Child and Family Services Act ; (« relevé des mauvais traitements ») "child care assistant" means a person who has been issued a certificate as a child care assistant under section 3.1; (« aide des services à l'enfance ») "child care centre director" means the person designated by the licence holder to be responsible for the daily operation of the child care centre; (« directeur de garderie ») "child care worker" means a child care assistant, early childhood educator II or early childhood educator III; (« travailleur des services à l'enfance ») "child with additional support needs" means a child who has been assessed by a qualified professional acceptable to the provincial director as a child who (a) has one or more physical, cognitive, behavioural or emotional disabilities, and (b) as a result of that disability, requires a facility to provide additional accommodation or support for the child; (« enfant ayant des besoins supplémentaires ») "child with exceptional additional support needs" means a child who has been assessed by a qualified professional acceptable to the provincial director as a child who (a) has at least two of any of the following: (i) physical, cognitive, behavioural or emotional disabilities, (ii) acute medical conditions; and (b) as a result, requires a facility to provide an exceptional amount of additional accommodation or support for the child; (« enfant ayant des besoins supplémentaires exceptionnels ») "code of conduct" means a code of conduct for a facility referred to in section 15.1 of the Act; (« code de conduite ») "common-law partner" of a person means a person who, not being married to the other person, is cohabiting with them in a conjugal relationship of some permanence; (« conjoint de fait ») "criminal record check" means a record, including a vulnerable sector search, obtained from a law enforcement agency about a person stating (a) whether the person has any conviction or outstanding charge awaiting court disposition under any federal, provincial, or territorial enactment, and (b) the details of any conviction or charge; (« relevé des antécédents judiciaires ») "early childhood educator II" or "E.C.E. II" means a person who has been issued a certificate as an early childhood educator II under section 3.1; (« éducateur des jeunes enfants II » ou « É.J.E. II ») "early childhood educator III" or "E.C.E. III" means a person who has been issued a certificate as an early childhood educator III under section 3.1; (« éducateur des jeunes enfants III » ou « É.J.E. III ») "family child care home" means a child care home in which child care is provided to not more than 8 children of whom not more than 5 are preschool age children and not more than 3 are infants; (« garderie familiale ») "fire authority" means the local authority having jurisdiction for the enforcement of the Manitoba Fire Code , Manitoba Regulation 155/2011, for the facility; (« service de protection contre l'incendie ») "full-time child care centre" means a child care centre in which child care is provided for more than 4 continuous hours per day and 3 or more days per week to more than (a) three infants, (b) four preschool age children, or (c) four school age children; (« garderie à temps plein ») "group child care home" means a child care home in which child care is provided to more than eight, but not more than 12 children, of whom not more than three are infants; (« garderie collective ») "group size" means the maximum number of children with which a child may be engaged in an activity at one time in a child care centre; (« contingentement ») "guardian" means (a) the person who (i) has been appointed guardian of the person of a child by a court of competent jurisdiction, and (ii) has legal custody of the child, or (b) the spouse or common-law partner of the person referred to in clause (a); (« tuteur ») "health authority" means any individual authorized to enforce The Public Health Act or the regulations thereunder or other like statute, regulation or municipal by-law; (« responsable de l'hygiène ») "infant" means a child 12 weeks of age or older but under two years of age; (« enfant en bas âge ») "membership" means the members of an incorporated organization and includes all parents or guardians of children attending a child care centre and any other person who applies to, and is accepted by the board of directors for membership; (« membres ») "net annual income" includes the earnings of an applicant for subsidy and of the applicant's spouse or common-law partner from employment and other income, less such deductions as the provincial director may allow; (« revenu familial net ») "nursery school" means a child care centre in which child care is offered four or less continuous hours in a morning session, or in an afternoon session, per day, or for more than four continuous hours per day and less than three days per week to more than (a) three infants, or (b) four preschool age children; (« pré-maternelle ») "pardon" means a pardon as defined in the Criminal Records Act (Canada) as it read immediately before subsection 109(1) of the Safe Streets and Communities Act (Canada), S.C. 2012, c. 1, came into force; (« réhabilitation ») "parent" means (a) the biological or adoptive parent who has legal custody of a child, or (b) the spouse or common-law partner of the person referred to in clause (a); (« parent ») "preschool age child" means a child two years of age or older who is not enrolled in grade one or a higher grade in a school; (« enfant d'âge préscolaire ») "prior contact check" means a record about a person obtained from an agency under The Child and Family Services Act in order to determine if the person has been the subject of a child protection investigation; (« relevé des contacts antérieurs ») "record suspension" means a record suspension under the Criminal Records Act (Canada); (« suspension du casier ») "regulatory authority in another Canadian jurisdiction" means a person or other body, whether or not a governmental entity, that has been granted authority under an Act of another Canadian jurisdiction to set or implement measures related to any of the following: (a) establishing occupational standards or certification requirements; (b) assessing qualifications of individuals against established occupational standards or certification requirements; (c) officially recognizing that an individual meets established occupational standards or certification requirements. (« organisme de réglementation d'une autre autorité législative canadienne ») "room" means a physically separate space provided for children's activities in a child care centre; (« pièce ») "safety plan" means a safety plan for a facility referred to in section 15.1 of the Act; (« plan de sécurité ») "school age child" means a child who is enrolled in grade one to six in a school; (« enfant d'âge scolaire ») "school age child care centre" means a facility in which child care is provided to more than four school age children; (« garderie d'enfants d'âge scolaire ») "special needs" means mental, physical, social, emotional, and language needs and needs related to development; (« besoins spéciaux ») "staff-to-child ratio" means the maximum number of children for which a staff person is responsible at any time in a child care centre; (« ratio personnel-enfant ») "vulnerable sector search" means a search of the records maintained by law enforcement agencies, including the records of offences referred to in Schedule 2 to the Criminal Records Act (Canada) for which a pardon has been issued or granted, or a record suspension has been ordered; (« vérification des antécédents en vue d'un travail auprès de personnes vulnérables ») "work site child care centre" means a child care centre in which the parents or guardians of the majority of the children enrolled at the centre are employees of one employer or industry. (« garderie en milieu de travail ») Person named in licence 1(2) For the purpose of the definition "licence holder" in section 1 of the Act and sections 4, 21 and 34 of this regulation, a person holds a licence if the person is named in the licence. M.R. 23/87; 159/88; 293/89; 15/90; 71/93; 80/98; 19/2000 ; 203/2001 ; 184/2004 ; 87/2006 ; 142/2009 ; 10/2010 ; 53/2010 ; 248/2014 ; 123/2020 Exemptions 2(1) For the purpose of clause 2(c) of the Act, the following types of care and supervision of children are exempt from the application of the Act and the regulations: (a) care provided on school premises by a school — or by another organization under contract with a school or its school board — to children who are enrolled in (i) kindergarten to grade 6; or (ii) a nursery school program that is provided during the hours of a school's regular program of instruction to children who are three years of age or older; (b) care provided while the children's parents or guardians are on the same premises and immediately accessible to attend to the needs of their children at all times; (c) care provided in the form of a children's camp conducted on a seasonal basis or during holiday periods; (d) care that forms part of a recreational program that has the promotion of recreation as its primary objective; (e) care provided by a social services or health care organization as part of the social services or health care provided; (f) care provided by a religious or cultural organization as part of religious or cultural instruction that does not exceed eight hours per week; (g) residential, foster or similar care provided under the authority of an Act (such as The Social Services Administration Act ) or with the approval of the minister; (h) care provided under The Child and Family Services Act except where it is provided in a licensed facility under section 12 of that Act; (i) care provided by an organization operating under the Government of Canada's Aboriginal Head Start in Urban and Northern Communities Program . 2(2) In this section, "school" means a public school or an independent school as defined in The Education Administration Act . 2(3) [Repealed] M.R. 80/98 M.R. 23/87; 135/90; 178/92; 71/93; 11/96; 156/96; 172/96; 80/98; 108/2001 ; 101/2002 ; 139/2005 ; 123/2020 ; 98/2023 Community standards 2.1 If the provincial director is satisfied that some requirements respecting the operation of a facility are not reasonably applicable in a community due to the prevailing community standards, the provincial director may exempt the licence holder of the facility from compliance with those requirements. M.R. 123/2020 Classes of child care centres and child care homes 3(1) The following classes of child care centres are hereby established: (a) full-time child care centre; (b) school age child care centre; (c) [repealed] M.R. 80/98; (d) nursery school; (e) [repealed] M.R. 123/2020 . 3(2) The following classes of child care homes are hereby established: (a) family child care home; (b) group child care home. M.R. 80/98; 184/2004 ; 123/2020 Categories of Certificates Child care assistant certificate 3.1(1) The provincial director may issue a child care assistant certificate to an applicant who does not meet the qualifications of an early childhood educator II or early childhood educator III. Early childhood educator II certificate 3.1(2) The provincial director may issue an early childhood educator II certificate to an applicant who (a) has obtained a diploma from an educational institution in a child care program approved by the provincial director for the purpose of staff certification under the Act; (b) has satisfactorily completed an educational program approved by the provincial director that is equivalent to the diploma program referred to in clause (a); or (c) has satisfactorily completed a competency assessment program approved by the provincial director. Early childhood educator III certificate 3.1(3) The provincial director may issue an early childhood educator III certificate to an applicant who (a) has obtained a degree from an educational institution in a child care program approved by the provincial director for the purpose of staff certification under the Act; (b) has obtained (i) a diploma in a child care program approved by the provincial director for the purpose of staff certification under the Act, and (ii) a certificate from an educational institution in an area of specialization in child care approved by the provincial director for the purpose of staff certification under the Act; (c) has satisfactorily completed an educational program approved by the provincial director that is equivalent to the degree program referred to in clause (a); or (d) has satisfactorily completed a competency assessment program approved by the provincial director and also obtained a certificate from an educational institution in an area of specialization in child care approved by the provincial director for the purpose of staff certification under the Act. Equivalent Canadian certificate 3.1(4) Despite subsections (1) to (3), the provincial director may issue a certificate in a category referred to in subsection (1), (2) or (3) to an applicant who proves to the satisfaction of the provincial director that they (a) hold a certificate, registration, licence, or another form of official recognition issued by a regulatory authority in another Canadian jurisdiction for substantially the same occupation as that of the class of persons who hold certificates under subsection (1), (2) or (3), as the case may be; and (b) are in good standing with that issuing regulatory authority. M.R. 10/2010 ; 85/2017 ; 123/2020 PART A FULL-TIME AND SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE CENTRES AND NURSERY SCHOOLS Child care centre and licence holder 4 In this Part, unless otherwise stated, "child care centre" means a full-time child care centre, school age child care centre or nursery school, or any of them, and "licence holder" means a person who holds a valid licence to provide or offer child care in a child care centre. M.R. 23/87; 80/98; 184/2004 ; 123/2020 Licence application 5 An application for a licence to provide or offer child care in a child care centre shall include (a) a written statement of the program to be provided, including program goals and objectives, the inclusion policy required under section 35.14, code of conduct, safety plan, behaviour management policies, proposed equipment, staff schedule, daily activities, means of involving parents or guardians in the child care centre, admission and discharge policies, transportation policy and enrollment policies consistent with the regulations and acceptable to the provincial director; (b) a copy of the floor plan of the child care centre showing room dimensions and the location of fixed equipment; (c) a report from the fire authority regarding compliance with the Manitoba Fire Code ; (d) a report from the health authority regarding compliance with standards for sanitation, natural and artificial lighting, heating, plumbing, ventilation, water supply, sewage disposal and food handling; (e) where any change or improvement is recommended or required in a report under clause (c) or (d), written confirmation from the applicant that these recommendations or requirements have been met; (f) evidence of compliance with appropriate zoning by-laws; (g) [repealed] M.R. 123/2020 ; (h) where the applicant is a full-time or school age child care centre (i) written evidence of compliance with section 36, or (ii) written provision for a parent advisory committee for the child care centre consisting of at least two members, indicating the structure and responsibilities of that committee; (i) if the applicant is a corporation or cooperative, a copy of the constitution and by-laws of the corporation or cooperative that operates the child care centre and a copy of the latest annual return filed under The Corporations Act or The Cooperatives Act , as the case may be; (j) where, on or after December 31, 2011, an applicant applies for a licence to provide or offer child care for preschool age children, a curriculum statement for children aged 2 to 6, that is acceptable to the provincial director; (k) where, on or after July 1, 2013, an applicant applies for a licence to provide or offer child care for infants, a curriculum statement for infants, that is acceptable to the provincial director; (l) if the applicant is an individual, (i) a child abuse registry check, dated within three months before the date of the person's application for a licence, (ii) a criminal record check, dated within three months before the date of the person's application for a licence, (iii) a criminal history disclosure statement, in a form approved by the provincial director, and (iv) a consent to the disclosure of information, in a form approved by the provincial director. M.R. 23/87; 80/98; 184/2004 ; 142/2009 ; 53/2010 ; 223/2011 ; 248/2014 ; 123/2020 Renewal of licence 5.1(1) A licence holder that wishes to renew its licence shall, in the form and manner specified by the provincial director, at least 60 days before the expiry date of the licence or such shorter time as is acceptable to the provincial director, apply to renew the licence and the application must be accompanied by all of the following: (a) a statement confirming that the information and documentation provided under section 5 at the time of the application for a licence, or under this section at the time of the last licence renewal, has not changed; (b) if there has been any change in the information or documentation under clause (a), or any changes in the facility, in the manner of providing child care or in the staff of the facility, a statement as to these changes; (b.1) a current child abuse registry check, criminal record check, criminal history disclosure statement and a consent to the disclosure of information, if there has been any change with respect to the contents of these documents since they were submitted with the licence application; (c) confirmation by the licence holder that the licence holder continues to be in compliance with the requirements and standards prescribed in this regulation with respect of the licence issued; (d) any other information or additional documentation that the provincial director considers necessary to determine the ability of the licence holder to continue to be in compliance with the requirements and standards prescribed in this regulation with respect of the licence issued. 5.1(2) Where the provincial director is satisfied that a licence holder and the facility in respect of which the licence was issued continue to meet the requirements and standards prescribed in this regulation, the provincial director may issue a renewal of the licence to the licence holder for a term not exceeding three years. M.R. 80/98; 184/2004 ; 223/2011 ; 14/2013 ; 248/2014 ; 123/2020 5.2 [Repealed] M.R. 53/2010 ; 123/2020 5.2.1 [Repealed] M.R. 70/2011 ; 123/2020 5.3 and 5.4 [Repealed] M.R. 53/2010 ; 123/2020 Record keeping 6(1) Every licence holder shall keep current records of child and family information for each child enrolled during the period of enrollment and for a period of at least two years after discharge, which shall include (a) each child's name, home address and birthdate; (b) name, address and telephone number of each child's parent or guardian; and the location and telephone number of the parent or guardian while the child is attending the child care centre; (c) name, address and telephone number of a person designated by the parent or guardian to be contacted in the event of an emergency if the parent or guardian is not available; (d) names of any person designated by the parent or guardian as a person to whom the child may be released; (e) records of any medical, physical, developmental or emotional conditions relevant to the care of the child; (f) each child's Department of Health, Seniors and Active Living registration and personal health identification numbers and name of the child's physician; and (g) where applicable, copies of separation agreements, court orders or other documents setting out custody arrangements for each child. 6(2) Every licence holder shall (a) keep daily attendance reports with respect to each child enrolled in the child care centre, which indicate the arrival time and departure time of each child; and (b) maintain the records in clause (a) on file for a period of two years. 6(3) Every licence holder shall keep information concerning a child or the child's family, obtained under subsection 6(1), 6(2), 10(6), 11(3), 11(6) or 35.15(2) or section 35.6 or 35.10, strictly confidential, but (a) the child's parents or guardians shall have access to such information upon request; and (b) the information can be disclosed (i) with the written consent of the child's parent or guardian, or (ii) in accordance with the provisions of any legislation or a court order. 6(4) Every licence holder shall (a) maintain complete and accurate financial records for the child care centre in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; and (b) submit the financial records to the provincial director as required. 6(5) Every licence holder shall obtain written permission from the parent or guardian of a child before any research project, photography or video-taping is carried out by any person with respect to that child in the licence holder's child care centre. 6(6) Every licence holder shall obtain and maintain comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for staff and children in attendance at the child care centre, including coverage for excursions away from the child care centre and business vehicle liability insurance where necessary. 6(7) Every licence holder shall post a copy of the Act and regulations or a summary authorized by the provincial director in a visible location within the child care centre for the information of parents and guardians. 6(8) A licence holder who takes the children on outings away from the licence holder's child care centre shall (a) obtain permission from the child's parent or guardian before taking a child on an outing; (b) give 24 hours' notice to the child's parent or guardian of an outing that requires transportation; and (c) take the information referred to in subsection (1) on an outing. M.R. 80/98; 184/2004 ; 142/2009 ; 123/2020 Nursery school volunteer 6.1 In sections 7 and 8, "nursery school volunteer" means a person who volunteers in a nursery school and is included in the staff-to-child ratio under subsection 8(6) or (7). M.R. 248/2014 Staff qualifications 7(1) A child care centre director of a full-time child care centre shall meet the requirements of a E.C.E. III and have at least one year's experience working with children in child care or in a related setting. 7(2) A child care centre director of a nursery school operating more than three part days per week or of a school age child care centre, shall meet the requirements of an E.C.E. II and have at least one year's experience working with children in child care or in a related setting or of an E.C.E. III. 7(3) [Repealed] M.R. 80/98 7(4) Two-thirds of all staff who care for children in a full-time child care centre and are included in the staff-to-child ratio, shall meet the requirements of an E.C.E. II or III. 7(5) One half of all staff who care for children in a nursery school providing child care for any child enrolled for 4 or more part days per week or in a school age child care centre and who are included in the staff-to-child ratio shall meet the requirements of an E.C.E. II or III. 7(6) Within the total number of staff who care for children in a nursery school providing child care for any child enrolled for three or fewer part days per week, at least one person for every 30 licensed spaces shall meet the requirements of an E.C.E. II or III. 7(7) At least one staff person per group of children in a full-time or school age child care centre shall meet the requirements of an E.C.E. II or III. 7(8) [Repealed] M.R. 80/98 7(9) [Repealed] M.R. 144/91 7(10) Notwithstanding subsections (1) to (7), where a licence holder is unable to hire at the required level, the licence holder may apply to the provincial director for approval to hire at another child care worker level. 7(11) Every licence holder shall ensure that (a) all staff, prior to being employed in the child care centre or within a period of time approved by the provincial director, complete a first aid course that includes CPR training relevant to the age group being caring for; and (b) all staff complete recertification of the first aid course and CPR training within a period of time approved by the provincial director. 7(11.1) Every licence holder shall ensure that (a) each child care assistant who provides child care, before commencing employment in the child care centre, or within 12 months after commencing employment; (b) [repealed] M.R. 142/2009 ; provides evidence to the licence holder that the assistant has, within the previous eight years, successfully completed 40 hours of course work, or fewer hours with the approval of the provincial director, that (c) in the opinion of the provincial director is relevant to early childhood education; and (d) is offered by a publicly funded post-secondary institution, or another institution or body, approved by the provincial director. 7(12) Every licence holder must ensure that for (a) every applicant for employment in the child care centre who may be present when children are in attendance; and (b) every nursery school volunteer; the licence holder obtains the following documents from the person: (c) a criminal record check dated within three months before the date (i) of the person's application for employment, or (ii) the person becomes, or is approved by the licence holder to be, a nursery school volunteer; (d) a child abuse registry check, dated within three months before the date (i) of the person's application for employment, or (ii) the person becomes, or is approved by the licence holder to be, a nursery school volunteer; (e) a criminal history disclosure statement, in a form approved by the provincial director; (f) a consent to the disclosure of information, in a form approved by the provincial director. 7(12.1) Every document referred to in clauses (12)⁠(c), (d) and (e) must be examined by the licence holder to determine whether any conviction, charge, pardon, record suspension, registration or concern about the person is noted in relation to any of the documents. 7(12.2) If no conviction, charge, pardon, record suspension, registration or concern about the person is noted in relation to any of the documents referred to in clause 12(c), (d) or (e), the licence holder must verify, in a form approved by the provincial director, that (a) each of the documents was examined by the licence holder; and (b) no conviction, charge, pardon, record suspension, registration or concern about the person was noted in relation to any of the documents. 7(12.3) If a conviction, charge, pardon, record suspension, registration or concern about the person is noted in relation to any of the documents referred to in clause (12)⁠(c), (d) or (e), (a) the licence holder must immediately give the original of each document and the person's consent to the disclosure of information to the provincial director for review; and (b) the provincial director must review the documents and advise the licence holder if the information about the person is satisfactory. 7(12.4) The licence holder must not leave a person referred to in clause (12)⁠(a) or (b) alone with a child until (a) in the case where subsection (12.2) applies, the licence holder verifies the matters referred to in that subsection; and (b) in the case where subsection (12.3) applies, the provincial director advises the licence holder that the information about the person is satisfactory. 7(12.5) If the provincial director receives information that causes the provincial director to believe that (a) a person employed in a child care centre who may be present when children are in attendance; or (b) a nursery school volunteer; may pose a risk to the health, safety or well-being of children, the provincial director may request that the person provide current copies of the documents referred to in subclauses (12)⁠(c) to (f) to the provincial director for review. Subsections (12.1) to (12.4) apply if the provincial director is conducting a review. 7(12.6) The licence holder must keep the documents referred to in subsections 7(12) to (12.5) on the person's personnel record for as long as the person works or volunteers at the child care centre. 7(13) Every licence holder shall advise the provincial director of any changes in staff employed in the child care centre on the form provided by the provincial director. 7(14) Every licence holder shall designate in writing to the provincial director one person to be the child care centre director on the form provided by the provincial director. 7(15) A licence holder shall ensure that all staff employed in a child care centre have applied to the provincial director for a certificate as a child care worker. 7(16) [Repealed] M.R. 123/2020 M.R. 23/87; 159/88; 144/91; 80/98; 184/2004 ; 87/2006 ; 142/2009 ; 248/2014 ; 123/2020 Supervision — staff-to-child ratios and group sizes 8(1) Every licence holder shall ensure that children attending the child care centre are supervised at all times. 8(1.1) The licence holder shall ensure that the supervision referred to in subsection (1), whether direct supervision or indirect supervision, (a) protects the health and safety of each child; and (b) is appropriate to each child's developmental age. 8(1.2) If the supervision of a child is not direct supervision, the licence holder shall obtain the written approval from the child's parent or guardian as to the type of supervision given and keep the approval on file. 8(1.3) The licence holder must ensure that no volunteer is left alone with a child, unless the person is a nursery school volunteer. 8(2) A licence holder who operates a child care centre, except a nursery school which provides child care for less than four continuous hours per day, shall provide for staff-to-child ratios and maximum group sizes which do not exceed the following ratios and group sizes (a) where children are cared for in mixed age groupings during the majority of the centre's operating hours Age of Child Ratio Maximum Group Size 12 wks – 2 years 1:4 8 2 yrs – 6 yrs 1:8 16 6 yrs – 12 yrs 1:15 30 8(3) A licence holder who operates a nursery school which provides child care for four or less continuous hours per day shall provide for staff-to-child ratios and group sizes for children which do not exceed the following ratios and group sizes Age of Child Ratio Maximum Group Size 12 wks – 2 yrs 1:4 8 2 yrs – 6 yrs 1:10 20 8(4) If at any time the staff-to-child ratios or group sizes for children exceed the ratios or group sizes set out in subsection (1) or (2), the licence holder shall develop a policy concerning these matters to be approved by the provincial director and posted in a conspicuous location in the child care centre. 8(5) No licence holder shall permit a room in a child care centre to accommodate more than two groups of children. 8(6) Volunteers may be included in the staff-to-child ratio in a nursery school and may be considered as a maximum of one-half staff person for this purpose. 8(7) Notwithstanding subsection (6), where the volunteer in a nursery school is a parent or guardian of a child in the centre or a person regularly volunteering in place of the parent or guardian, a nursery school may apply to the provincial director to have that volunteer considered as a full staff person for the purpose of calculating staff-to-child ratios. 8(8) Staff who are included in the staff-to-child ratio must be adults. 8(9) No licence holder shall permit a child less than 12 weeks of age to be admitted to a child care centre. 8(10) Every licence holder shall develop a policy concerning the transportation of children which (a) identifies the responsibilities of parents or guardians, and responsibilities of the licence holder; and (b) is provided to parents or guardians upon enrollment of their child in the child care centre. 8(11) [Repealed] M.R. 80/98 M.R. 80/98; 101/2002 ; 184/2004 ; 248/2014 ; 123/2020 Space 9(1) Subject to subsection 9(1.3), every licence holder shall provide a minimum of 3.3 square metres of free and useable indoor floor area per licensed child space, which does not include hallways, washrooms, food preparation area, storage space, or other space not used by the children for play, and which is for the exclusive use of the licence holder during the hours of operation of the child care centre. 9(1.1) Every licence holder who operates a full-time child care centre shall provide a minimum of one room with natural light that all children will have access to, for their activities each day. 9(1.2) Notwithstanding subsection (1.1) where, (a) physical renovations cannot be made to a child care centre to comply with subsection (1.1); and (b) the child care centre was licensed before October 10, 1983; the licence holder may continue to be licensed under this regulation. 9(1.3) Where a licensed child space is for an infant, a licence holder initially licensed after June 30, 2002 shall provide a minimum of 3.3 square metres of free and useable indoor floor area for each licensed child space for an infant, which (a) does not include hallways, washrooms, food preparation areas, storage space, space required for equipment or furniture used for the napping, feeding or toileting of infants or other space not used by the children for play; and (b) is for the exclusive use of the licence holder during the hours of operation of the child care centre. 9(2) Every licence holder who operates a full-time child care centre or nursery school which provides child care for more than four continuous hours per day shall provide a sleeping space which (a) is not used for play activity while any child is sleeping; and (b) allows for 2.3 square metres of floor area for each child while the child is sleeping. 9(3) Every licence holder who operates a full-time child care centre, a nursery school which provides child care for more than four continuous hours per day, or a school age child care centre shall provide or have access to outdoor play space which provides for a minimum of seven square metres per child and accommodates the greater of 50% of the number of licensed spaces or 55 square metres, and (a) in the case of a full-time child care centre or nursery school providing child care for more than four continuous hours per day the space shall be located within 350 metres of the centre; (b) in the case of a school age child care centre the space shall be located within 700 metres of the centre. 9(4) [Repealed] M.R. 144/91 9(5) Where the outdoor play space in subsection (3) is not adjacent to the child care centre the licence holder shall provide safe access to the space. 9(6) Where the outdoor play space is adjacent to the child care centre and is owned or rented by the child care centre or the licence holder, the licence holder shall ensure that (a) the space is fenced; and (b) a minimum of 50% of the area is grass, sand or a similar surface. 9(7) Where special circumstances exist and a licence holder is unable to meet the requirements of subsection (3) or (6), the licence holder may apply to the provincial director for approval for alternative accommodations for outdoor play. 9(8) and (9) [Repealed] M.R. 80/98 9(10) Every licence holder who provides child care for infants shall provide a written plan to the provincial director for the provincial director's approval setting out how the licence holder intends to develop and use the space to meet each infant's daily developmental needs for sleep and play. 9(11) Every licence holder who provides child care where infants, preschool age children or school age children are combined with children of another age group shall provide a written plan to the provincial director for approval as to how the licence holder shall provide separate space and separate programs to meet the developmental needs of all the children. 9(12) [Repealed] M.R. 135/90 M.R. 172/86; 135/90; 144/91; 80/98; 101/2002 ; 184/2004 ; 139/2005 ; 123/2020 Prohibition — caring for child over 18 hours 9.1 No licence holder shall provide care for an individual child for a period longer than 18 hours in any 24-hour period, unless prior written approval is given by the provincial director. M.R. 80/98; 123/2020 10(1) [Repealed] M.R. 80/98 Daily program 10(2) Every licence holder shall provide a daily program which (a) is consistent with the statement of the program required under clause 5(a); (a.1) is consistent with the curriculum statement required under clause 5(j) or (k); and (b) takes into account the developmental capabilities of the children; (c) [repealed] M.R. 123/2020 . 10(2.1) Every licence holder shall post the daily program as well as the staff schedule for the information of parents and guardians. 10(2.2) and (2.3) [Repealed] M.R. 123/2020 10(3) Play activity for children shall be in groups which do not exceed the requirements of subsections 8(2), (3) and (4) and shall allow for daily (a) individual and small group activity; (b) large and small muscle activity; (c) cognitive, language and social activity; and (d) child-initiated and adult-initiated activity. 10(4) Every licence holder who operates a full-time child care centre, a nursery school which provides child care for more than four continuous hours per day or a school age child care centre, shall provide outdoor play for children attending the child care centre on a daily basis except where (a) prohibited by a child's parent, guardian or family physician; (b) the wind chill is below −25; (c) the temperature is below −25° C; (d) the wind chill or temperature would, according to the policy of the school division where the facility is located, prohibit outdoor play by children; or (e) another form of weather or a condition exists that would affect a child's health, safety or well-being. 10(5) Every licence holder shall provide for sleeping and toileting in accordance with the developmental capabilities of each child. 10(5.1) [Repealed] M.R. 123/2020 10(6) Every licence holder shall maintain a written record of every incident which affects the health, safety or well-being of children and staff. M.R. 80/98; 184/2004 ; 142/2009 ; 14/2013 ; 123/2020 Behaviour management policies 11(1) A licence holder shall not permit, practise, or inflict any form of physical punishment or verbal or emotional abuse upon, or the denial of any physical necessities to, any child in attendance at the child care centre. 11(2) Every licence holder shall develop, post and circulate to all staff and to parents and guardians of children enrolled in the child care centre written behaviour management policies for the child care centre which (a) shall be consistent with subsection (1); and (b) take into account the developmental capabilities of the children. 11(3) If a licence holder establishes a treatment plan for a child in conjunction with a medical or behavioural specialist, the licence holder may only implement the treatment plan if it is approved by the provincial director in writing before it is implemented. 11(4) Every licence holder shall immediately report, or cause to be reported, any case of suspected child abuse relating to a child attending the licence holder's child care centre to the Director of Child and Family Services or a designated child caring agency as required by The Child and Family Services Act or any similar legislation. 11(5) A licence holder shall cause the licence holder's staff to be instructed as to the requirements in subsections (1), (2), (3) and (4) and as to the written behaviour management policies developed by the licence holder at the time of employment and a minimum of once per year thereafter. 11(6) Every licence holder who wishes to establish a room for the purpose of the isolation of children for behaviour management of children attending the licence holder's child care centre, shall apply to the provincial director for prior written approval. M.R. 408/88; 184/2004 ; 87/2006 ; 142/2009 ; 123/2020 12(1) [Repealed] M.R. 123/2020 Equipment and furnishings 12(2) Every licence holder must provide for each child in attendance at the child care centre equipment for sleeping, eating and the storage of personal effects that is consistent with the developmental capabilities of children in attendance. 12(3) and (4) [Repealed] M.R. 80/98 12(4.1) [Repealed] M.R. 144/91 12(5) to (9) [Repealed] M.R. 80/98 12(10) Every licence holder who operates a full-time child care centre, school age child care centre or nursery school shall provide a minimum of one flush toilet and one washbasin with running water either within the child care centre or within reasonable access in the same site (a) for each group of 10 children if the licence holder operates a full-time child care centre or nursery school; or (b) for each group of 15 children, if the licence holder operates a school age child care centre. 12(10.1) A licence holder may provide an alternative to the requirements in subsection (10) as may be approved by the health authority. 12(10.2) A licence holder shall provide bathing facilities acceptable to the provincial director, in child care centres licensed for children under 18 months of age. 12(11) Notwithstanding subsection (10), a licence holder who operates a nursery school in a location outside the City of Winnipeg which was licensed before October 10, 1983, shall provide a minimum of one flush toilet and one washbasin with running water for each group of 15 children. 12(12) Notwithstanding subsection (10), a licence holder who operates a full-time child care centre in a location outside the City of Winnipeg which was licensed before October 10, 1983 (a) shall meet the requirements of subsection (10) no later than October 31, 1986; or (b) shall, where physical renovations may not readily be made within the child care centre, and subject to the discretion of the provincial director, continue to meet the requirements of subsection (11). 12(13) [Repealed] M.R. 80/98 12(14) Where three or more toilets are required in order to comply with subsection (10), one-third of the toilets may be urinals which are accessible for independent use. 12(15) Every licence holder shall provide for all children in attendance at the licence holder's child care centre who require them (a) diapering facilities which meet the requirements of the health authority; and (b) training chairs. 12(16) [Repealed] M.R. 80/98 12(17) Every licence holder shall ensure that children in attendance at the licence holder's child care centre (a) have access to a supply of drinking water acceptable to the health authority; and (b) are provided with disposable or separate drinking cups in a manner acceptable to the health authority. 12(18) [Repealed] M.R. 80/98 M.R. 23/87; 144/91; 80/98; 184/2004 ; 123/2020 Play equipment 13(1) Every licence holder shall provide and maintain indoor play equipment for the use of children in attendance at the licence holder's child care centre which is (a) consistent with the developmental capabilities of children in attendance; (b) [repealed] M.R. 123/2020 ; (c) located in areas accessible for independent selection by children; (d) available in a quantity and variety to occupy all children in attendance; and (e) arranged in a manner which facilitates small group interaction in areas free from interference and interruption. 13(2) Every licence holder shall provide and maintain outdoor play equipment for the use of children in attendance at the licence holder's child care centre which meets the requirements of clauses (1)⁠(a) and (d). 13(3) Every licence holder shall provide for children in attendance at the licence holder's child care centre space and equipment for a variety of activities including dramatic, fine motor, block, creative, reading, large muscle, water, sand, music, science and construction activity according to guidelines provided by the provincial director. M.R. 80/98; 184/2004 ; 123/2020 14 [Repealed] M.R. 80/98; 184/2004 ; 123/2020 15 [Repealed] M.R.

184/2004 ; 123/2020 16 [Repealed] M.R. 80/98; 184/2004 ; 123/2020 17 [Repealed] M.R. 80/98; 184/2004 ; 123/2020 Overnight care 18(1) Subject to section 9.1, an applicant may be licensed to provide care for children for 24 hours per day, if the provincial director is satisfied that a need is demonstrated in a community which cannot be met otherwise. 18(2) If a licence holder is licenced to provide care for children for 24 hours per day, the licence holder may provide overnight care to children during a recognized period for sleeping during the night. 18(3) Every licence holder caring for children overnight shall ensure that (a) all children have separate bedding and sleeping accommodations to meet their individual developmental needs; and (b) school age children have separate rooms for sleeping for males and females. 18(4) to (6) [Repealed] M.R. 80/98 18(7) Every licence holder shall ensure that staff on duty are awake at all times and immediately available to children as needed during the night. 18(8) The ratios and group sizes identified in section 8 shall apply with the exception that (a) ratios and group sizes may not exceed one staff person supervising a maximum of 8 children in one sleeping room; and (b) there shall be a minimum of two staff on duty at all times, or the applicable staff-to-child ratio as set out in section 8, whichever is the greater. 18(9) Every licence holder shall ensure that children are grouped to ensure that sleeping children are not disturbed by the arrival and departure of other children. 18(10) A licence holder shall provide facilities for bathing, showering or sponge-bathing for all children receiving overnight care and all children must be bathed or showered individually and supervised, according to their developmental needs. 18(11) to (13) [Repealed] M.R. 80/98 18(14) [Repealed] M.R. 123/2020 18(15) The nutrition requirements of section 35.8 shall apply to a licence holder who provides overnight care, with such changes as the circumstances require. 18(16) An approved security system shall be provided by the licence holder if overnight care is provided. M.R. 80/98; 184/2004 ; 123/2020 PART B 19 [Repealed] M.R. 23/87; 184/2004 ; 123/2020 20 [Repealed] M.R. 23/87; 80/98; 184/2004 ; 142/2009 ; 53/2010 ; 70/2011 ; 223/2011 248/2014 ; 123/2020 PART C FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES Definitions 21 In this Part, "licence holder" means a person who holds a valid licence to provide or offer child care in a family child care home. (« titulaire de licence ») "overnight care" means child care provided in a family child care home between 8:00 p.m. on one day and 6:00 a.m. the following day. (« garde de nuit ») M.R. 23/87; 108/2001 ; 184/2004 ; 123/2020 Prohibition — caring for child over 18 hours 21.1 No licence holder shall provide care for an individual child for a period longer than 18 hours in any 24 hour period, unless prior written approval is given by the provincial director. M.R. 80/98; 123/2020 Licence application 22(1) An application for a licence to provide or offer child care in a family child care home shall include the following: (a) two personal references commenting upon the applicant's ability to care for children; (b) a safety inspection report with respect to the applicant's home indicating compliance with acceptable standards for fire, health and general safety precautions, to be prepared by a person or persons authorized by the provincial director; (b.1) a copy of the code of conduct and safety plan; (c) where requested by the provincial director, evidence that the applicant is an adult; (d) a personal assessment of the applicant completed by a person or persons authorized by the provincial director, and, where requested by the provincial director, a written commitment to participate in continuing education in any of the competency areas set out in the guidelines provided by the provincial director; (e) from the applicant, (i) written authorization granting the provincial director access to information about the applicant, and any children over 11 years of age who reside in the applicant's home, from a prior contact check obtained in accordance with subsection (2), (ii) a criminal record check for the applicant, dated within three months before the date of the application, (iii) a child abuse registry check for the applicant and any children over 11 years of age who reside in the applicant's home, dated within three months before the date of the application, (iv) a criminal history disclosure statement for the applicant, and (v) a consent to the disclosure of information about the applicant, and any children over 11 years of age who reside in the applicant's home, in a form approved by the provincial director; (e.1) from any adult person who resides in the applicant's home, (i) written authorization granting the provincial director access to information about the person from a prior contact check obtained in accordance with subsection (2), (ii) a criminal record check dated within three months before the date of the application, (iii) a child abuse registry check dated within three months before the date of the application, (iv) a criminal history disclosure statement for the person, and (v) a consent to the disclosure of information about the person, in a form approved by the provincial director; (e.2) any additional information that the provincial director requests to assess whether the applicant or any child over 11 years of age or adult person who resides in the applicant's home poses a risk to the health, safety or well-being of children; (f) copies of the following policies which must be consistent with any regulations and acceptable to the provincial director: (i) the behaviour management policy, (ii) the inclusion policy required under section 35.14, (iii) the admission and discharge policies, (iv) the transportation policy; (f.1) copies of all policies that the applicant proposes to give to a child's parent or guardian on enrollment of the child; (g) subject to subsection (3), evidence that the applicant has, within eight years before the date of application, successfully completed 40 hours of course work that (i) in the opinion of the provincial director, is relevant to early childhood education or family child care; and (ii) is offered by a publicly funded post-secondary institution, or other institution or body, approved by the provincial director. 22(2) The provincial director shall make reasonable efforts to obtain the prior contact checks referred to in subclauses (1)⁠(e)⁠(i) and (e.1)⁠(i) from each agency for each area where the person has resided for the last five years, or for such longer period as the provincial director considers reasonably necessary. 22(3) If, at the time of application, an applicant has not successfully completed the course work referred to in clause (1)⁠(g), the applicant may be granted a licence subject to the condition that the applicant successfully complete the course work within 12 months after the date of the licence. 22(3.1) [Repealed] M.R. 248/2014 M.R. 23/87; 80/98; 19/2000 ; 203/2001 ; 4/2003 ; 184/2004 ; 87/2006 ; 142/2009 ; 53/2010 ; 248/2014 ; 123/2020 New person in licence holder's home 22.0.1 If, after a licence has been issued or renewed, a child over 11 years of age or an adult person begins residing with the licence holder, the licence holder must immediately advise the provincial director, and (a) with respect with the child, provide the documents referred to in subclauses 22(1)⁠(e)⁠(i), (iii) and (v) to the provincial director, and upon request, any additional information referred to in clause 22(1)⁠(e.2); and (b) with respect to the adult person, provide the documents referred to in clause 22(1)⁠(e.1) to the provincial director, and upon request, any additional information referred to in clause 22(1)⁠(e.2). M.R. 248/2014 ; 123/2020 Renewal of licence 22.1(1) A licence holder that wishes to renew its licence shall, in the form and manner specified by the provincial director, at least 60 days before the expiry date of the licence or such shorter time as is acceptable to the provincial director, apply to renew the licence and the application must be accompanied by all of the following: (a) a statement confirming that there has been no change with regard to any of the information and documentation provided (i) under section 22, at the time of the application for a licence, (ii) under section 22.0.1, if applicable, as to a change with regard to the persons residing in the licence holder's home, or (iii) under this section, at the time of the last licence renewal; (b) if there has been any change in the information or documentation under clause (a), or any changes in the facility or in the manner of providing child care, a statement as to these changes; (b.1) a current child abuse registry check, criminal record check, criminal history disclosure statement and a consent to the disclosure of information, if there has been any change with respect to the contents of these documents since they were submitted with the licence application; (c) confirmation by the licence holder that the licence holder continues to be in compliance with the requirements and standards prescribed in this regulation with respect of the licence issued; (d) any other information or additional documentation that the provincial director considers necessary to determine the ability of the licence holder to continue to be in compliance with the requirements and standards prescribed in this regulation with respect of the licence issued. 22.1(2) Where the provincial director is satisfied that a licence holder and the facility in respect of which the licence was issued continue to meet the requirements and standards prescribed in this regulation, the provincial director may issue a renewal of the licence to the licence holder for a term not exceeding three years. M.R. 80/98; 184/2004 ; 248/2014 ; 123/2020 22.1.1 [Repealed] M.R. 53/2010 ; 70/2011 ; 123/2020 Overnight care 22.2(1) No licence holder shall provide overnight care at a family child care home without prior written authorization from the provincial director. 22.2(2) Every licence holder providing overnight care at a family child care home shall comply with the requirements of subsections 18(3) and (9) and section 35.8, with such changes as the circumstances require. M.R. 108/2001 ; 184/2004 ; 87/2006 ; 123/2020 Administration 23(1) Every licence holder shall keep current records of child and family information for each child enrolled during the period of enrollment and for a period of at least two years after discharge, which shall include (a) each child's name, home address and birthdate; (b) name, address and telephone number of each child's parent or guardian, and the location and telephone number of the parent or guardian while the child is attending the family child care home; (c) name, address and telephone number of a person designated by the parent or guardian to be contacted in the event of an emergency if the parent or guardian is not available; (d) names of any person designated by the parent or guardian as a person to whom the child may be released; (e) records of any medical, physical, developmental or emotional conditions relevant to the care of the child; (f) each child's Department of Health, Seniors and Active Living registration and personal health identification numbers and name of the child's physician; and (g) where applicable, copies of separation agreements, court orders or other documents setting out custody arrangements for each child. 23(2) Every licence holder shall keep daily attendance reports that indicate the arrival time and departure time with respect to each child enrolled in the family child care home, and shall maintain these reports on file for a period of two years. 23(3) Every licence holder shall keep information concerning a child or the child's family, obtained under subsection 23(1), 23(2), 25(3), 27(2.1) or 35.15(2) or under section 35.6 or 35.10, strictly confidential, but (a) the child's parents or guardians shall have access to such information upon request; and (b) the information can be disclosed (i) with the written consent of the child's parent or guardian, or (ii) in accordance with the provisions of any legislation or a court order. 23(4) Every licence holder shall obtain written permission from the parent or guardian of a child before any research project, photography or video-taping is carried out by any person with respect to that child in the family child care home. 23(4.1) Every licence holder shall develop a policy concerning the transportation of children which (a) identifies the responsibilities of parents or guardians, and responsibilities of the licence holder; and (b) is provided to parents or guardians upon enrollment of their child in the family child care home. 23(5) Every licence holder shall maintain complete and accurate financial records with respect to the family child care home. 23(6) Every licence holder shall issue receipts for the cost of care of children in the family child care home. 23(7) Every licence holder shall obtain and maintain comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for children enrolled in the family child care home, including coverage for excursions away from the family child care home and business vehicle liability insurance where necessary. 23(8) Every licence holder shall (a) complete a first aid course that includes CPR training relevant to the age group being cared for within six months of the issuance of a licence or within a period of time approved by the provincial director; and (b) complete recertification of the first aid course and CPR training as required within a period of time approved by the provincial director. M.R. 80/98; 108/2001 ; 184/2004 ; 87/2006 ; 142/2009 ; 123/2020 Supervision 24(1) Every licence holder shall ensure that children attending the family child care home are supervised at all times. 24(1.1) The licence holder shall ensure that the supervision referred to in subsection (1), whether direct supervision or indirect supervision, (a) protects the health and safety of each child; and (b) is appropriate to each child's developmental age. 24(1.2) If the supervision of a child is not direct supervision, the licence holder shall obtain the written approval from the child's parent or guardian as to the type of supervision given and keep the approval on file. 24(2) If a licence holder is unable to care for children attending a family child care home for short time periods or because of an emergency, and the licence holder provides a substitute, the licence holder shall obtain the approval of the provincial director and (a) maintain a written record of each occurrence; (b) advise parents or guardians in advance of each occurrence, except in emergency situations; and (c) [repealed] M.R. 142/2009 ; (d) [repealed] M.R. 123/2020 ; (e) provide a copy of the behaviour management policies referred to in subsection 27(2) to the substitute. 24(3) No licence holder shall permit a child less than 12 weeks of age to be admitted to a family child care home. M.R. 80/98; 101/2002 ; 184/2004 ; 142/2009 ; 53/2010 ; 123/2020 Space 25(1) Every licence holder shall designate indoor space to be used by children (a) that is suitable in the opinion of the provincial director, for the number, ages and developmental capabilities of the children enrolled in the family child care home; and (b) where smoking is not allowed during the hours of operation of the family child care home. 25(2) Every licence holder shall provide safe outdoor play space for children enrolled at the family child care home. 25(3) Every licence holder shall maintain a written record of each incident which affects the health, safety or well-being of a child. M.R. 172/86; 135/90; 80/98; 184/2004 ; 123/2020 Daily program 26(1) Every licence holder shall (a) provide a daily program for children in attendance at a family child care home which (i) is inclusive of children with additional support needs and children with exceptional additional support needs, (ii) includes a variety of daily play activities which allow each child an opportunity to work both independently and co-operatively in small groups, and (iii) takes into account the developmental capabilities of the children, including sleeping and toileting practices for each child; and (b) post the daily program for the information of parents and guardians. 26(1.1) to (1.3) [Repealed] M.R. 123/2020 26(2) Every licence holder shall provide outdoor play for children in attendance at the family child care home on a daily basis except where (a) prohibited by a child's parent, guardian or family physician; (b) the wind chill is below −25; (c) the temperature is below −25° C; (d) the wind chill or temperature would, according to the policy of the school division where the facility is located, prohibit outdoor play by children; or (e) another form of weather or a condition exists that would affect a child's health, safety or well-being. 26(3) A licence holder who takes the children on outings away from the licence holder's family child care home shall (a) obtain permission from the child's parent or guardian before taking a child on an outing; (b) give 24 hours' notice to the child's parent or guardian of an outing that requires transportation; and (c) take the information referred to in subsection 23(1) on an outing. M.R. 80/98; 184/2004 ; 87/2006 ; 142/2009 ; 123/2020 Behaviour management 27(1) A licence holder shall not permit, practise, or inflict any form of physical punishment or verbal or emotional abuse upon, or the denial of physical necessities to, any child in attendance at the family child care home. 27(2) Every licence holder shall develop and provide to all parents and guardians of children enrolled in the family child care home behaviour management policies which (a) are consistent with subsection (1); and (b) take into account the developmental capabilities of the children. 27(2.1) If a licence holder establishes a treatment plan for a child in conjunction with a medical or behavioural specialist, the licence holder may only implement the treatment plan if it is approved by the provincial director in writing before it is implemented. 27(3) Every licence holder shall immediately report any case of suspected child abuse relating to a child attending the licence holder's family child care home to the Director of Child and Family Services or a child caring agency as required by The Child and Family Services Act or any similar legislation. M.R. 408/88; 184/2004 ; 87/2006 ; 142/2009 ; 123/2020 Furnishings and equipment 28(1) Every licence holder shall provide in the family child care home (a) [repealed] M.R. 123/2020 ; (b) a high chair or infant seat with a safety harness for each child not able to sit independently on a chair; (c) a separate sleeping accommodation which is safe and sanitary for each child from 18 months to six years of age in attendance; (d) a separate playpen or crib for each child less than 18 months of age; (e) sanitary coverings for each child while resting or sleeping; (f) training chairs and seats and diapering facilities for all children who require them; and (g) a minimum of one toilet and one washbasin with running water, or such alternative as may be approved by the health authority. 28(2) Every licence holder shall provide a variety of play equipment and materials for the use of children in attendance at the family child care home which is (a) consistent with the developmental capabilities of children involved; (b) [repealed] M.R. 123/2020 ; (c) of a size which permits safe and independent use by children; and (d) in a quantity to occupy all children in attendance. 28(3) [Repealed] M.R. 144/91 M.R. 144/91; 80/98; 184/2004 ; 123/2020 29 [Repealed] M.R. 80/98; 184/2004 ; 123/2020 30 [Repealed] M.R. 184/2004 ; 123/2020 31 [Repealed] M.R. 80/98; 184/2004 ; 123/2020 32 [Repealed] M.R. 80/98; 184/2004 ; 87/2006 ; 123/2020 PART D 33 [Repealed] M.R. 408/88; 184/2004 ; 123/2020 PART E GROUP CHILD CARE HOMES Definitions 34 In this Part, "assistant" means a child care worker who is employed to provide child care at a group child care home, but does not include a child care worker who provides only overnight care at the home; (« aide ») "licence holder" means a person who holds a valid licence to provide or offer child care in a group child care home; (« titulaire de licence ») "overnight care" means child care provided in a group child care home between 8:00 p.m. on one day and 6:00 a.m. the following day; («  services de garde de nuit ») "overnight staff person" means a person who meets the requirements of subsection 35(2.6); (« membre du personnel de nuit ») "provide child care" means being physically present with, and directly providing care or supervision to, children in a group child care home; (« fournir des services de garde ») "resident licence holder" means a licence holder whose primary place of residence is the group child care home. (« titulaire de licence résident ») M.R. 23/87; 108/2001 ; 184/2004 ; 123/2020 Licensing requirements 35(1) An application for a licence to provide or offer child care in a group child care home shall be submitted by (a) no more than one person, if the person intends to employ one or more assistants at the home; or (b) at least two persons, if the persons do not intend to employ assistants at the home. Number of licence holders 35(1.1) A group child care home licence shall be held by (a) no more than one licence holder, if the licence holder employs one or more assistants at the home; and (b) no fewer than two and no more than four licence holders, if no assistants are employed at the home. 35(2) An application for a licence to operate and maintain a group child care home shall include the following: (a) a written statement of the program to be provided, including program goals and objectives, the code of conduct, safety plan, inclusion policy required under section 35.14, behaviour management policies, proposed equipment, staff schedule, daily activities, means of involving parents or guardians in the group child care home, admission and discharge policies, transportation policy and enrollment policies consistent with the regulations and acceptable to the provincial director; (b) a copy of the floor plan of the home; (c) a report from the fire authority regarding compliance with the Manitoba Fire Code ; (d) a report from the health authority regarding compliance with standards for sanitation, natural and artificial lighting, heating, plumbing, ventilation, water supply, sewage disposal and food handling; (e) where any change or improvement is recommended or required in a report under clause (c) or (d), written confirmation from the applicant that the recommendations or requirements have been met; (f) evidence of compliance with zoning by-laws; (g) [repealed] M.R. 123/2020 ; (h) two personal references for each of the applicants, commenting upon their ability to care for children; (h.1) where requested by the provincial director, evidence that each applicant is an adult; (i) personal assessments of each applicant completed by a person or persons authorized by the provincial director, and, where requested by the provincial director a written commitment by each applicant to participate in continuing education in any of the competency areas set out in the guidelines provided by the provincial director; (j) [repealed] M.R. 108/2001 ; (k) from each applicant, (i) written authorization granting the provincial director access to information about the applicant, and any children over 11 years of age who reside in the applicant's home where child care is to be provided, from a prior contact check obtained in accordance with subsection (2.0.1), (ii) a criminal record check for each applicant dated within three months before the date of the application, (iii) a child abuse registry check for each applicant and any children over 11 years of age who reside in the applicant's home where child care is to be provided, dated within three months before the date of the application, (iv) a criminal history disclosure statement for the applicant, and (v) a consent to the disclosure of information about the applicant, and any children over 11 years of age who reside in the applicant's home where child care is to be provided, in a form approved by the provincial director; (k.1) from any adult person who resides in the applicant's home where child care is to be provided, (i) written authorization granting the provincial director access to information about the person from a prior contact check obtained in accordance with subsection (2.0.1), (ii) a criminal record check dated within three months before the date of the licence application, (iii) a child abuse registry check dated within three months before the date of the licence application, (iv) a criminal history disclosure statement for the person, and (v) a consent to the disclosure of information about the person, in a form approved by the provincial director; (k.2) any additional information that the provincial director requests to assess whether the applicant or any children over 11 years of age or adult person who resides in the applicant's home where child care is to be provided poses a risk to the health, safety or well-being of children; (l) a copy of any policies of the group child care home that the applicant proposes to give to a parent or guardian upon enrollment of a child; (m) subject to subsection (2.0.2), for an applicant for a new licence or an applicant who has not previously been a licence holder under this Part, evidence that the applicant has, within eight years before the date of application, successfully completed 40 hours of course work, or fewer hours with the approval of the provincial director, that (i) in the opinion of the provincial director, is relevant to early childhood education or family child care, and (ii) is offered by a publicly funded post-secondary institution, or other institution or body, approved by the provincial director; (n) if the applicant intends to employ one or more assistants at the home, a plan for staffing the home. 35(2.0.1) The provincial director shall make reasonable efforts to obtain the prior contact checks referred to in subclauses (2)⁠(k)⁠(i) and (k.1)⁠(i) from each agency for each area where the person has resided for the last five years, or for such longer period as the provincial director considers reasonably necessary. 35(2.0.2) If, at the time of application, an applicant has not successfully completed the course work referred to in clause (2)⁠(m), the applicant may be granted a licence subject to the condition that the applicant successfully complete the course work within 12 months after the date of the licence. New person in resident licensee's home 35(2.0.3) If, after a licence has been issued or renewed, a child over 11 years of age or an adult person begins residing with the licence holder in the home where child care is provided, the licence holder must immediately advise the provincial director, and (a) with respect with the child, provide the documents referred to in subclauses 35(2)⁠(k)⁠(i), (iii) and (v) to the provincial director, and upon request, any additional information referred to in clause 35(2)⁠(k.2); and (b) with respect to the adult person, provide the documents referred to in clause 35(2)⁠(k.1) to the provincial director, and upon request, any additional information referred to in clause 35(2)⁠(k.2). Renewal of licence 35(2.1) A licence holder that wishes to renew its licence shall, in the form and manner specified by the provincial director, at least 60 days before the expiry date of the licence or such shorter time as is acceptable to the provincial director, apply to renew the licence and the application must be accompanied by all of the following: (a) a statement confirming that there has been no change with regard to any of the information and documentation provided (i) under section 35, at the time of the application for a licence, (ii) under subsection 35(2.0.3), if applicable, as to a change with regard to the persons residing in the home where child care is provided, or (iii) under this section, at the time of the last licence renewal; (b) if there has been any change in the information or documentation under clause (a), or any changes in the facility or in the manner of providing child care, a statement as to these changes; (b.1) a current child abuse registry check, criminal record check, criminal history disclosure statement and a consent to the release of information if there has been any change with respect to the contents of these documents since they were submitted with the licence application; (c) confirmation by the licence holder that the licence holder continues to be in compliance with the requirements and standards prescribed in this regulation with respect of the licence issued; (d) any other information or additional documentation that the provincial director considers necessary to determine the ability of the licence holder to continue to be in compliance with the requirements and standards prescribed in this regulation with respect of the licence issued. 35(2.2) Where the provincial director is satisfied that a licence holder and the facility in respect of which the licence was issued continue to meet the requirements and standards prescribed in the regulation, the provincial director may issue a renewal of the licence to the licence holder for a term not exceeding three years. 35(2.3) A person may apply to be added as a licence holder to an existing group child care home licence if (a) the person's application includes the information and documentation required under clauses (2)⁠(h), (h.1), (i), (k), (k.2) and (m); (b) at the time of application, the group child care home licence is not held by the maximum number of licence holders as set out in subsection (1.1); and (c) no assistant is employed at the group child care home. 35(2.4) No licence holder shall provide overnight care at a group child care home without prior written authorization from the provincial director. 35(2.5) Every licence holder providing overnight care at a group child care home shall comply with the requirements of subsections 18(3) and (9) and section 35.8, with such changes as the circumstances require. 35(2.6) Overnight care may be provided only by a licence holder or assistant or by a person who (a) is 18 years of age or over; (b) has provided written authorization granting the provincial director access to information about the person from a prior contact check referred to in subsection (2.7); (b.1) has provided a criminal record check, dated within three months before the date it is provided to the provincial director; (b.2) has provided a child abuse registry check, dated within three months before the date it is provided to the provincial director; (b.3) has provided a criminal history disclosure statement, in a form approved by the provincial director; (b.4) has provided a consent to the disclosure of information, in a form approved by the provincial director; (b.5) has provided any additional information that the provincial director requests to assess whether the person poses a risk to the health, safety or well-being of children; and (c) has completed (i) a first aid course that includes CPR training relevant to the age group being cared for, within six months of commencing employment or within a period of time approved by the provincial director, and (ii) recertification of the first aid course and CPR training as required, within a period of time approved by the provincial director. 35(2.6.1) Subsections 7(11) to (13) apply with necessary changes in respect of assistants and the licence holders who employ them. 35(2.7) Subsection (2.0.1) applies to the prior contact checks referred to in clause (2.6)⁠(b). 35(2.7.1) A licence holder must not leave an overnight staff person alone with a child until the provincial director advises the licence holder that the information provided under subsection 35(2.6) about the person is satisfactory. 35(2.8) to (2.12) [Repealed] M.R. 123/2020 35(3) Every licence holder shall keep all records and reports required by section 23 with respect to the children in attendance in the group child care home and shall comply with the other provisions of section 23. 35(3.1) A group child care home shall keep daily records that show when each licence holder, assistant and overnight staff person provided child care at the group child care home and shall maintain these records on file for a period of two years. 35(4) to (4.2) [Repealed] M.R. 108/2001 35(5) Except during the hours when overnight care is being provided, no person other than a licence holder or an assistant shall provide child care at a group child care home. 35(5.1) An overnight staff person may provide child care at a group child care home only during the hours when overnight care is being provided. 35(5.2) Except during the hours when overnight care is being provided, every licence holder shall ensure that if either the number or ages of children as set out in the definition "family child care home" is exceeded, two licence holders or assistants, or a licence holder and an assistant, are present to provide child care. 35(5.3) During the hours when overnight care is being provided, if either the number or ages of children as set out in the definition "family child care home" is exceeded, a minimum of two persons must be present to provide child care in the group child care home. Each of these persons must be a licence holder, assistant or overnight staff person, but only one may be an overnight staff person. 35(5.4) A resident licence holder shall provide child care at a group child care home for a total amount of time, calculated over any three-month period, equal to or greater than the child care provided by any other licence holder who is not a resident licence holder or by an assistant. 35(5.5) In calculating the total amount of time that an assistant or a licence holder or resident licence holder provides child care under subsection (5.4), time spent providing overnight care shall not be taken into consideration. 35(5.6) No child shall be provided child care at a group child care home for more than 18 hours in any 24-hour period, unless the provincial director gives prior written approval to a licence holder of the group home. 35(5.7) When substitute care is being provided at a group child care home, a substitute is deemed to be a licence holder for the purposes of subsections (5), (5.2) and (5.3). 35(6) [Repealed] M.R. 80/98 35(7) Every licence holder shall comply with the requirements of sections 24 to 28 with such changes as the circumstances require. M.R. 23/87; 144/91; 80/98; 19/2000 ; 108/2001 ; 203/2001 ; 4/2003 ; 184/2004 ; 87/2006 ; 142/2009 ; 53/2010 ; 70/2011 ; 248/2014 ; 123/2020 ; 14/2021 PART E.1 HEALTH AND SAFETY Definition 35.1 In this Part, "staff" means any of the following persons who provides child care at a facility: (a) employees of the facility's licence holder, including casual employees, overnight staff persons and assistants; (b) volunteers, including students in work or training placements; (c) substitutes. M.R. 123/2020 General duties 35.2(1) Every licence holder must (a) maintain the licence holder's facility, its equipment and its furnishings in a safe and sanitary condition; (b) ensure that the equipment and furnishings provided for each child in attendance at the facility for sleeping, eating, playing and the storage of personal effects are in compliance at all times with the requirements of the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act and other applicable safety legislation or standards as determined by the provincial director; (c) ensure that all persons in attendance at the facility follow safe and hygienic procedures that conform with the guidelines provided by the provincial director; and (d) prevent children in attendance at the licence holder's facility from being exposed to health and safety hazards in compliance with applicable health and safety legislation as determined by the provincial director. 35.2(2) Without limiting subsection (1), every licence holder must prevent children in attendance at the facility from having access or being exposed to (a) poisonous or inflammable substances; (b) medication, except if it is administered in accordance with this regulation; and (c) electrical or heating equipment that poses a danger to children, including radiators, hot pipes and electrical outlets. M.R. 123/2020 Safety plan 35.3(1) Every licence holder must (a) establish a written safety plan and ensure that all facility staff are given a copy of it; (b) comply with the plan; and (c) ensure that all facility staff comply with the plan. 35.3(2) A facility's safety plan must be consistent with the Act and this regulation and must include (a) procedures for ensuring that the indoor and outdoor spaces used by the facility are safe; (b) procedures for controlling and monitoring visitor access to the facility; (c) a plan for responding to emergencies, including evacuation procedures that comply with the requirements of the fire authority and the Manitoba Fire Code ; (d) a plan for responding to medical emergencies, including meeting the needs of children who have diagnosed anaphylaxis; (e) procedures for communicating with persons inside and outside the facility in an emergency, including parents and guardians of children enrolled in the facility; and (f) a plan for training all staff in emergency and evacuation procedures. 35.3(3) On request, a licence holder must provide a copy of the safety plan to a parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the facility. M.R. 123/2020 Emergency equipment and procedures 35.4 Every licence holder must ensure and demonstrate to the provincial director upon request that (a) a telephone in working order is provided in the licence holder's facility; (b) emergency telephone numbers and procedures are posted in a prominent place in the licence holder's facility; (c) all staff are trained in emergency procedures, including orderly evacuation procedures and the use of fire extinguishers; (d) evacuation procedures are made known to all parents or guardians of children enrolled in the licence holder's facility; (e) evacuation procedures are practised at least once every six months for all children in attendance at the licence holder's facility and a written record is kept of each drill; (f) each licence holder who provides child care to children attending the facility is knowledgeable about emergency procedures, including orderly evacuation procedures and the use of fire extinguishers; and (g) fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and other fire prevention equipment are installed and maintained in good working order as required by the fire authority. M.R. 123/2020 First aid kit 35.5(1) Every licence holder must provide and maintain a first aid kit that conforms with the guidelines provided by the provincial director. The kit must be maintained in a location in the licence holder's facility that is inaccessible to children. 35.5(2) Every licence holder must maintain an additional first aid kit that meets the requirements in subsection (1) in a location that is inaccessible to children and ensure that it is taken on children's outings away from the licence holder's facility. M.R. 123/2020 Notification of injury 35.6 Every licence holder must notify the parents or guardians immediately and the provincial director within 24 hours of the occurrence of an injury requiring medical attention to any child in attendance at the licence holder's facility. M.R. 123/2020 Clothing and bedding 35.7 A licence holder must ensure that clothing, bedding and grooming materials for the use of children in attendance at the licence holder's facility (a) comply with applicable safety legislation or standards, as determined by the provincial director; (b) are not exchanged among children; (c) are stored separately for each child in a manner acceptable to the health authority; and (d) are washed weekly or more frequently if required. M.R. 123/2020 Nutrition 35.8(1) Every licence holder must ensure that (a) if a child is in attendance during a recognized meal period, a meal is served to the child; and (b) if a child is in attendance prior to or after a recognized meal period, a snack is served after approximately three hours of attendance. 35.8(2) Subject to subsection (3), when meals or snacks are supplied by the licence holder to children in attendance at the licence holder's facility, the licence holder must ensure that (a) nutritious foods are served in accordance with the current Canada's Food Guide and are appropriate to the age and level of development of the child; and (b) the menu of meals and snacks supplied by the licence holder is posted in a visible location for the information of parents and guardians and kept on file for at least three months. 35.8(3) The licence holder of a nursery school is not required to comply with subsection (2), but must inform parents or guardians of the snacks provided for their children. 35.8(4) Every licence holder of a facility must comply with all health regulations and guidelines pertaining to food storage, handling and serving. M.R. 123/2020 Infant care 35.9 A licence holder must ensure that sleeping, feeding and diapering procedures that are acceptable to the health authority and the provincial director are followed in respect of infants in attendance at their facility. M.R. 123/2020 Medication 35.10 A licence holder may administer or allow the administration of medication to a child in attendance at the licence holder's facility only if the following conditions are met: (a) prior written permission has been obtained from the child's parent or guardian; (b) the medication has been brought to the facility by the parent or guardian and is in the original labelled container; (c) one or more staff are designated to administer medications and do so in accordance with the labelled directions and the guidelines provided by the provincial director; (d) a record of the administration of the medication is maintained in accordance with the guidelines provided by the provincial director. M.R. 123/2020 Communicable diseases, acute illnesses 35.11(1) When a licence holder is aware that a child attending the licence holder's facility has contracted a communicable disease, the licence holder must (a) promptly notify the child's parent, guardian or physician; (b) notify the health authority in accordance with guidelines provided by the health authority or, in the absence of such guidelines, as required by the provincial director; and (c) ensure that any recommendations or instructions from the health authority are followed. 35.11(2) A licence holder must not permit a child suffering from a communicable disease or acute illness to attend the licence holder's facility during (a) the period prescribed by the health authority for non-attendance; or (b) if no period has been prescribed, the period determined by the provincial director. M.R. 123/2020 Animals 35.12 Every licence holder who keeps animals in a facility must (a) provide evidence that the animals have had all vaccinations as required by the health authority; and (b) keep the animals in a manner acceptable to the health authority. M.R. 123/2020 Code of conduct 35.13(1) Every licence holder must (a) establish a written code of conduct and ensure that all facility staff are given a copy of it; (b) comply with the code; and (c) ensure that all facility staff comply with the code. 35.13(2) A facility's code of conduct must be consistent with the Act and this regulation and must include (a) a statement that all staff, parents, guardians, children and visitors must behave in a respectful manner and comply with the code of conduct; (b) a statement that acts of bullying, harassment, abuse and discrimination are unacceptable; (c) a statement that all staff, parents, guardians, children and visitors must adhere to the facility's policies about the appropriate use of e-mail, electronic devices and the Internet; (d) proactive strategies to ensure an environment that promotes the health, safety and well-being of the children enrolled in the facility; and (e) the consequences of violating the code of conduct. 35.13(3) Every licence holder must provide a copy of the code of conduct to all parents and guardians of children enrolled in the facility. M.R. 123/2020 PART E.2 INCLUSION OF CHILDREN WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS OR EXCEPTIONAL ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS Inclusion policy 35.14 Every licence holder must establish a written inclusion policy with respect to children with additional support needs or exceptional additional support needs for each facility it operates. The same policy may be established for more than one facility. M.R. 123/2020 Inclusive programming required 35.15(1) A daily program that a licence holder is required to provide under this regulation must be inclusive of children with additional support needs or exceptional additional support needs who are in attendance at the licence holder's facility. 35.15(2) Every licence holder must ensure a written individual program plan is developed for each child with additional support needs or exceptional additional support needs who is enrolled in the licence holder's facility. The plan is to be developed in consultation with (a) the child's parent or guardian; (b) a qualified professional satisfactory to the provincial director; and (c) staff of the facility, if any. 35.15(3) Every licence holder must ensure that (a) all staff of the licence holder's facility are aware of (i) the facility's inclusion policy, and (ii) a child's individual program plan; and (b) a child's individual program plan is reviewed with those persons referred to in subsection (2) at least annually. M.R. 123/2020 PART F FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Board and management committee requirements 36(1) A child care centre eligible to receive a grant under section 31 of the Act shall be operated by (a) an incorporated organization which has as its primary objective the provision of child care, and of which the board of directors is elected by the membership and conforms to the requirements of subsection (2); or (b) in the case of social, health or community service agencies, a management committee responsible for the operation of the child care centre and which conforms to the requirements of subsection (2). 36(2) A board of directors or management committee as required in subsection (1) shall consist of a minimum of five persons none of whom is a member of the immediate family of an employee of the child care centre and of whom (a) a minimum of 20% are parents or guardians of children attending the child care centre; and (b) not more than 20% are employees of the child care centre. 36(3) Notwithstanding clause (2)⁠(a), a child care centre shall comply with the requirements for representation by parents or guardians on the board of directors or management committee within six months from the date on which the grant under section 31 of the Act is authorized. 36(3.1) [Repealed] M.R. 144/91 36(4) An incorporated organization or agency provided for in subsection (1) may operate more than one child care facility where financial and program capabilities have been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the provincial director.

36(5) An incorporated organization or agency provided for in subsection (1) shall provide in its by-laws for a minimum of one general meeting of the membership for each year of operation. 36(6) A child care centre eligible to receive a grant under section 31 of the Act shall include a provision in its articles of incorporation, charter or by-laws specifying that all parents or guardians of children attending the child care centre shall, on request, be provided with copies of the most recent audits, financial statements and approved budgets for the incorporated organization or agency. M.R. 408/88; 293/89; 144/91; 108/2001 ; 184/2004 ; 142/2009 ; 123/2020 GRANTS Grants to Child Care Centres Grants to child care centres 37(1) Grants as authorized by the minister under section 31 of the Act may be paid to licence holders that provide child care in child care centres up to the following amounts: (a) a one-time start-up grant (for each space) (i) for a full-time infant or preschool child care centre 37(1.1) [Repealed] M.R. 123/2020 Grants to centres for construction, renovations and equipment 37(1.1.1) In addition to the grants referred to in subsection (1), grants may be paid to licence holders of child care centres for the purpose of constructing or renovating centres or purchasing equipment. Grants to other applicants 37(1.1.2) Without limiting subsection (1.1.1), a grant for capital purposes may be paid out under clause 31(1)⁠(a) of the Act to a non-profit corporation or cooperative that has applied for but not yet received a licence to operate a child care centre if the minister is satisfied that the corporation or cooperative will comply with subsection 31(2) of the Act when operating the centre. Extended meaning of "operate" 37(1.1.3) A non-profit corporation or cooperative that has applied for but not yet received a licence is considered to be operating a licenced centre for the purpose of clause 31(1)⁠(a) of the Act. Training grants — child care centres 37(1.2) A training grant may be paid to a licence holder of a child care centre, on behalf of a child care worker who is employed by the centre, if the employee submits documentation satisfactory to the provincial director showing that the employee has successfully completed course work that leads to professional skill development and is approved by the provincial director. Amount of training grant 37(1.3) The amount of a training grant payable under subsection (1.2) is the cost of the course or courses up to a maximum of $400 annually for each child care worker. 37(1.4) to (1.10) [Repealed] M.R. 123/2020 Emergency grants 37(1.11) In addition to any other grant payable to a licence holder of a child care centre under this section, an emergency grant may be paid if the provincial director is satisfied, on the basis of an assessment of need, that an emergency grant is necessary for the continued operation of the child care centre. Grants to Child Care Homes Grants to child care homes 37(2) Grants as authorized by the minister under section 31 of the Act may be paid to licence holders that provide child care in family child care homes and group child care homes up to the following amounts: (a) a one-time start-up grant(for each space) Training grants — child care homes 37(2.1) A training grant may be paid to a licence holder of a family child care home or a group child care home on behalf of a child care worker who is employed by the home or on the licence holder's own behalf if the employee or licence holder submits documentation satisfactory to the provincial director showing that the employee or licence holder has successfully completed course work that leads to professional skill development and is approved by the provincial director. Amount of grant 37(2.1.1) The amount of a training grant payable under subsection (2.1) is the cost of the course or courses taken by the child care worker or licence holder, to a maximum of $400 annually. 37(2.2) [Repealed] M.R. 142/2009 37(2.3) [Repealed] M.R. 80/98 Grants for Additional Support or Exceptional Additional Support Grants for additional support or exceptional additional support 37(3) Subject to this section, grants as authorized by the minister under section 31 of the Act, may be paid to licence holders that provide child care to children with additional support needs or exceptional additional support needs as set out in subsections (3.1) to (3.4). Grants for additional support or exceptional additional support: staff enhancement 37(3.1) A staff enhancement grant in an amount determined by the provincial director may be paid to a licence holder of a child care centre or child care home to subsidize additional staffing costs associated with providing child care to a child with additional support needs or exceptional additional support needs. 37(3.2) [Repealed] M.R. 123/2020 Report required for staff enhancement grant 37(3.3) A licence holder is not eligible to receive a staff enhancement grant under subsection (3.1) unless they submit a report to the provincial director about staffing in relation to children with additional support needs or exceptional additional support needs and the facility's capacity to meet those needs. The report must be submitted (a) in the form required by the provincial director; and (b) within 30 days after the end of the period to which the grant relates. Specialized grants for additional support or exceptional additional support: centres and homes 37(3.4) A specialized grant to assist with the inclusion of children with additional support needs or exceptional additional support needs may be paid to a child care centre or a child care home for any of the following items or services provided that, in the opinion of the provincial director, it is essential for the inclusion of one or more children with such needs at the facility: (a) the purchase of specialized equipment; (b) renovations to the facility; (c) staff training; (d) any other item or service authorized by the provincial director. 37(3.5) [Repealed] M.R. 123/2020 Staff Replacement Grants Replacement grant 37(3.6) If the provincial director is satisfied that a licence holder who provides child care in a family child care home or in a group child care home, or a child care assistant who is a full-time employee at a centre, is enrolled in an early childhood education workplace training program, a grant equalling the actual cost of employing a replacement, but not exceeding the maximum set by the minister, may be paid to the licence holder or child care centre. In order for such a grant to be paid, (a) the licence holder must apply to the provincial director and include all the information specified by the provincial director; (b) the training program must be a program approved by the provincial director; and (c) the provincial director must be satisfied the replacement meets all the prescribed requirements and is suitable and necessary in the circumstances. Other Grants Reduced parent fee revenue grant 37(3.7) An additional grant, not exceeding the amount determined in accordance with Schedule B.1, may be paid to a licence holder who receives an annual operating grant under subsection (1) or (2). Quality early learning environment grant 37(3.8) A grant to assist with improving early learning environments may be paid to a licence holder of a child care centre or a child care home for any of the following items or services if, in the opinion of the provincial director, the item or service will enhance the early learning experiences of the children receiving child care at the facility: (a) the purchase of equipment; (b) renovations to the facility, including outdoor play space; (c) professional development for staff; (d) any other item or service authorized by the provincial director. Enhancing accessible and culturally diverse child care grant 37(3.9) A grant to enhance access to culturally diverse and accessible child care may be paid to a licence holder of a child care centre or a child care home for any of the following items or services if, in the opinion of the provincial director, the item or service will support accommodating children with a range of needs and backgrounds at the facility: (a) the purchase of equipment, including equipment to support extended-hour and non-standard child care services; (b) renovations to the facility, including renovations to improve accessibility; (c) professional development for staff, including professional development intended to accommodate cultural diversity; (d) any other item or service authorized by the provincial director. Staff recruitment and retention grant 37(3.10) A grant to assist with recruiting and retaining child care workers may be paid to a licence holder of a child care centre for any of the following items or services if, in the opinion of the provincial director, the item or service will improve the licence holder's ability to hire and retain child care workers: (a) advertising to fill vacant positions; (b) bonuses to child care workers to recognize long service employment; (c) professional development for child care workers, including staff replacement costs incurred to allow child care workers to attend professional development activities; (d) any other item or service authorized by the provincial director. General Provisions re Grants Condition governing all grants 37(4) The provincial director may require, as a condition of any grant under this section, that the recipient provide child care to children who have a demonstrated special need, or whose parents or guardians are receiving a subsidy. Procedure re grants 37(5) The provincial director shall establish the procedure to be followed for the purpose of determining the actual amount of financial assistance that may be paid to a licence holder under this section; and as a condition of making grant payments to a licence holder under this section the provincial director may require a licence holder to submit such information, documents and returns with respect to the operating of the facility and in such form as the provincial director considers advisable. Grants re services outside of normal operating hours 37(6) If the provincial director is satisfied that a licence holder is regularly providing child care services during hours outside the normal operating hours of a facility, the start up and operating grants payable to the licence holder may be an amount, up to 165% of the amounts payable under subsection (1) or (2), based on (a) the proportion of child spaces being used to provide services outside of normal operating hours; and (b) the number of hours that services are being provided outside of normal operating hours. No grant re children of licence holder 37(7) Notwithstanding subsection (2) no grant shall be made to a licence holder who provides family child care or who operates a group child care home with respect to the children of the licence holder in attendance at the facility operated by the licence holder. M.R. 34/89; 293/89; 72/90; 144/91; 80/98; 86/2000 ; 143/2000 ; 4/2003 ; 184/2004 ; 139/2005 ; 87/2006 ; 142/2009 ; 10/2010 ; 24/2011 ; 46/2015 ; 55/2016 ; 123/2020 ; 29/2022 ; 22/2023 ; 30/2023 ; 98/2023 ; 126/2023 ; 53/2024 ; 82/2025 Fees 38(1) In this section, "private child care centre" means a child care centre other than a non-profit child care centre. Maximum daily fee 38(2) The maximum daily fee that a licence holder who receives an annual operating grant may charge for a space is, based on the type of child care referred to in Column 1 of the following table, (a) the corresponding amount set out in Column 2, if the licence holder is a child care centre or is a family child care home or group child care home and the licence holder is classified as an E.C.E. II or III; or (b) the corresponding amount set out in Column 3, if the licence holder is a family child care home or group child care home and the licence holder is not classified as an E.C.E. II or III. Column 1 Col. 2 ($) Col. 3 ($) Infant: less than 4 hours each day 5.00 5.00 4 to 10 hours each day 10.00 10.00 more than 10 hours each day 15.00 15.00 Preschool age: less than 4 hours each day 5.00 5.00 4 to 10 hours each day 10.00 10.00 more than 10 hours each day 15.00 15.00 School age (regular school days): 1 period of attendance 6.15 6.15 2 periods of attendance 8.60 8.60 3 periods of attendance 10.00 10.00 School age (inservice and school holidays): less than 4 hours each day 5.00 5.00 4 to 10 hours each day 10.00 10.00 more than 10 hours each day 15.00 15.00 38(2.1) The maximum daily fee that a licence holder who does not receive an annual operating grant may charge a subsidized family for a space is, based on the type of child care referred to in Column 1 of the following table, (a) the corresponding amount set out in Column 2, if the licence holder is a child care centre or is a family child care home or group child care home and the licence holder is classified as an E.C.E II or III; or (b) the corresponding amount set out in Column 3, if the licence holder is a family child care home or group child care home and the licence holder is not classified as an E.C.E. II or III. Column 1 Col. 2 ($) Col. 3 ($) Infant: less than 4 hours each day 15.00 11.10 4 to 10 hours each day 30.00 22.20 more than 10 hours each day 45.00 33.30 Preschool age: less than 4 hours each day 10.40 9.10 4 to 10 hours each day 20.80 18.20 more than 10 hours each day 31.20 27.30 School age (regular school days): 1 period of attendance 6.15 6.15 2 periods of attendance 8.60 8.60 3 periods of attendance 10.30 10.30 School age (inservice and school holidays): less than 4 hours each day 10.40 9.10 4 to 10 hours each day 20.80 18.20 more than 10 hours each day 31.20 27.30 Information Note A subsidized family that is subject to the maximum daily fees under subsection 38(2.1) is eligible for an additional subsidy under section 41.0.1. The additional subsidy reduces the maximum fee for the subsidized family to not more than the maximum fee set out in subsection 38(2). 38(2.2) and (2.3) [Repealed] M.R. 123/2020 38(3) to (5) [Repealed] M.R. 144/91 Minimum payable after subsidy 38(6) A subsidy must not reduce the daily fee payable for a space by a subsidized family, after deducting the subsidy, to an amount less than the amount set out in Column 2 of the following table for the type of child care referred to in Column 1: Column 1 Column 2 ($) Infant or preschool age: less than 4 hours each day 1.00 4 to 10 hours each day 2.00 more than 10 hours each day 3.00 School age (regular school days): 1 period of attendance 1.00 2 periods of attendance 1.80 3 periods of attendance 2.00 School age (inservice and school holidays): less than 4 hours each day 1.00 4 to 10 hours each day 2.00 more than 10 hours each day 3.00 Condition re receiving operating grants 38(7) A licence holder that receives an annual operating grant shall charge the same fee in respect of each child who receives the same type of care. Prohibition re fees 38(8) Despite anything else in this regulation, where a licence holder sets a fee for a child of an unsubsidized family that is less than the maximum fee permitted under subsection (2) or (2.1), as the case may be, the licence holder shall not charge on account of any child a fee in excess of the lesser of the two fees. Guaranteed fee payment 38(9) A private child care centre in respect of a child of an age indicated in Column 1 of Schedule E is for the type of child care provided for the period of time indicated opposite in Column 2 eligible to receive the guaranteed fee payment set out opposite in Column 3 for each child in attendance for 25% of the spaces licensed on April 18, 1991 that are utilized by subsidized children. Calculation of payment 38(10) For the purposes of subsection (9), the guaranteed fee payment is calculated on the basis of attendance for at least 50% of the days within a billing period, including absent days. M.R. 172/86; 408/88; 237/89; 72/90; 144/91; 80/98; 108/2001 ; 184/2004 ; 139/2005 ; 87/2006 ; 123/2020 ; 22/2023 ; 123/2024 FEES FOR UNAPPROVED SPACES Fees for unapproved spaces 38.1(1) The following definitions apply in this section. "approved" , in respect of a space at a facility, means approved for the purpose of calculating the facility's operating grant. (« approuvé ») "type of care" means the type of care as set out in Column 1 of the table in subsection 38(2.1). (« genre de services de garde ») 38.1(2) Despite section 38, a licence holder may charge a parent or guardian who is not in receipt of a subsidy a fee greater than the maximum otherwise permitted by this regulation if none of the spaces providing the same type of care at the facility have been approved. 38.1(3) If subsection (2) does not apply, but more than half of the spaces providing the same type of care at a facility have not been approved, the minister may, on application, authorize a licence holder to charge parents or guardians not in receipt of a subsidy a fee greater than the maximum otherwise permitted by this regulation for the unapproved spaces. 38.1(4) An authorization under subsection (3) may be for a period up to three years, at which time a further application may be made to the minister. M.R. 123/2020 ; 22/2023 FEES RE CHILD CARE CENTRES IN WORK SITES Child care centres in work sites 39(1) On application by the licence holder of a work site child care centre, the minister may authorize the licence holder to charge parents or guardians not in receipt of a subsidy a fee greater than the maximum otherwise permitted by this regulation for spaces at the centre. 39(2) An authorization under subsection (1) may be for a period up to three years, at which time a further application may be made to the minister. M.R. 23/87; 293/89; 184/2004 ; 123/2020 CASUAL CHILD CARE Child care provided on a casual basis 39.1(1) A licence holder may provide child care to a child on a casual basis in accordance with a policy, approved by the provincial director, that includes the following: (a) a description of the child care to be provided; (b) the maximum number of children for which child care may be provided; (c) the maximum number of hours per day during which the child care may be provided; (d) the fees to be charged. Fees for child care on casual basis — recipient of operating grant 39.1(2) A licence holder who receives an annual operating grant must not charge a fee for providing child care on a casual basis that exceeds the applicable maximum daily fee as set out in subsection 38(2). Fees for child care on casual basis — recipient of subsidy 39.1(3) A licence holder who does not receive an annual operating grant must not charge a fee to a subsidized family for providing child care on a casual basis that exceeds the applicable maximum daily fee as set out in subsection 38(2.1). M.R. 80/98; 184/2004 ; 123/2020 ; 22/2023 SUBSIDIES Subsidy eligibility 40(1) An applicant for subsidy shall make written application in the form provided by the provincial director and shall provide such information and evidence in support of the application as may be required by the provincial director. 40(2) [Repealed] M.R. 123/2020 40(3) For the purpose of determining the number of days of child care during a billing period for which subsidy may be granted under this regulation, the individual needs of the applicant, the applicant's spouse or common-law partner, and the children of the applicant or the applicant's spouse or common-law partner, shall be determined on the basis of the number of days that (a) a single, widowed, divorced or separated applicant is gainfully employed or is actively seeking employment; or (b) a single, widowed, divorced or separated applicant is undertaking or is preparing to undertake educational improvement, upgrading or training, medical treatment, or a rehabilitation program; or (c) in the case of an applicant who resides with a spouse or common-law partner, both the applicant and the spouse or common-law partner are gainfully employed or actively seeking employment; or (d) in the case of an applicant who resides with a spouse or common-law partner, either the applicant or the spouse or common-law partner is gainfully employed or is actively seeking employment, and the other is undertaking or preparing to undertake educational improvement, upgrading or training, medical treatment or a rehabilitation program; (e) the child or family is assessed to require child care as a result of the child's or family's assessed mental, physical, social, emotional, developmental or language needs; or (f) a child attends a nursery school for up to four consecutive hours per day, to a maximum of five days per week. 40(4) An application for subsidy made on behalf of a child who is 12 years of age may be approved until the conclusion of the school year in which the child has reached 13 years of age. 40(5) The provincial director may authorize a subsidy or subsidies to be paid on behalf of a child with additional support needs or exceptional additional support needs aged over 13 years and not over 18 years. 40(6) Notwithstanding clause (3)⁠(e), the provincial director may authorize subsidies to be paid on behalf of families where individual needs have not been assessed, but where widespread special needs of the community support the use of child care for any child or family in that community. M.R. 23/87; 408/88; 184/2004 ; 87/2006 ; 142/2009 ; 123/2020 Subsidy calculation 41(1) For applicants eligible for subsidy as determined under section 40, a subsidy may be paid to the applicant, or on behalf of the applicant, in an amount of up to the cost of care for each child receiving care for up to 10 hours per day as specified in subsection 38(2) or (2.1), as the case may be, for ages of children and types of care for not more than 260 days per year. 41(2) [Repealed] M.R. 80/98 41(3) The subsidy to be paid pursuant to subsection (1) shall be reduced by an amount as determined under subsections (5) to (8). 41(4) The applicant is required to make full contribution, as may be assessed under subsections (5) to (8), for each complete billing period before any subsidy is paid to the applicant or on behalf of the applicant for that billing period. 41(5) Calculation of the annual amount that each applicant must contribute towards the cost of child care services provided under this regulation shall be based on the fee charged for child care services, and on allowable family deductions calculated as follows: (a) where the applicant lives south of the 53rd parallel in Manitoba and (i) resides with a spouse or common-law partner, the allowable family deductions of $15,924, plus $7,885 for the spouse or common-law partner, plus $4,411 for each dependent child under the age of 18 years, or (ii) does not reside with a spouse or common-law partner, the allowable family deductions of $15,924, plus $7,885 for the first dependent child under the age of 18 years, plus $4,411 for each additional dependent child under the age of 18 years; (b) where the applicant lives north of the 53rd parallel in Manitoba and (i) resides with a spouse or common-law partner, the allowable family deductions of $17,520, plus $9,503 for the spouse or common-law partner, plus $5,627 for each dependent child under the age of 18 years, or (ii) does not reside with a spouse or common-law partner, the allowable family deductions of $17,520, plus $9,503 for the first dependent child under the age of 18 years, plus $5,627 for each additional dependent child under the age of 18 years; and (c) where the applicant is applying for child care for a child with additional support needs or exceptional additional support needs, the allowable family deductions set out in clauses (a) or (b) shall be increased by $2,382. 41(6) Families whose net annual income is less than the total allowable deductions shall make no contribution. 41(7) Families whose net annual income is greater than allowable family deductions but less than the combined total of allowable family deductions plus $7,766 for each child receiving child care shall contribute 25% of the amount by which net annual income exceeds total allowable family deductions. 41(8) Families whose net annual income is greater than the total of allowable family deductions plus $7,766 for each child receiving child care must contribute 50% of the difference between (a) the net annual income; and (b) total of allowable family deductions plus $7,766 for each child receiving child care; plus $1,942 for each child receiving child care. 41(9) In no event shall the applicant's contributions be more than the annual fee charged. 41(10) No subsidy shall be paid under this section to an applicant for subsidy operating a family child care home with respect to a child of the applicant, or any other child, who resides in the family child care home. 41(11) [Repealed] M.R. 80/98 M.R. 172/86; 334/87; 407/88; 408/88; 237/89; 293/89; 72/90; 144/91; 80/98; 184/2004 ; 87/2006 ; 145/2007 ; 142/2009 ; 76/2012 ; 123/2020 ; 2/2022 ; 22/2023 Additional subsidy 41.0.1(1) A subsidy may be paid under this section to or on behalf of an applicant only if (a) the applicant is in receipt of a subsidy determined under section 41; and (b) the subsidized child is provided child care by a licence holder who does not receive an annual operating grant. 41.0.1(2) The subsidy payable under this section for each day that the applicant pays a fee to the licence holder is the amount determined under the following formula: A − B − C In this formula, A is the maximum daily fee listed in the table in subsection 38(2.1) for the type of care; B is the amount of the subsidy determined under section 41 that is reasonably attributable to the day with respect to the child; C is the maximum daily fee listed in the table in subsection 38(2) for the type of care. If the amount calculated under this formula is negative, the amount is deemed to be nil. M.R. 22/2023 Applicant's obligation to report 41.1(1) An applicant must immediately report to the provincial director any change in circumstances that affects eligibility for, or the amount of, a subsidy, including (a) a change in the applicant's address; and (b) a change in the applicant's income or the income of a person who resides with the applicant. 41.1(2) If an applicant does not report a change as required by subsection (1), the provincial director may (a) deny, suspend or discontinue a subsidy; or (b) reduce a future subsidy by an amount equal to or less than the amount paid to the applicant that would not have been paid if the applicant had reported the change. M.R. 123/2020 Attendance requirements 42(1) For the purpose of calculating the amount of contribution payable by an applicant when an applicant enrolls or withdraws in a billing period, the amount of contribution shall be prorated by dividing the number of eligible days of attendance following the date of enrollment, or the number of eligible days of attendance prior to the withdrawal date by the number of days in that billing period. 42(1.1) [Repealed] M.R. 80/98 42(2) Where a child is in attendance at a licensed facility for 85% or more of the days within the period approved for the subsidized attendance of the child as determined under subsection 40(3), a subsidy may be paid for the total number of days comprising the approved period, including the days of non-attendance by the child, minus such amount as may be determined under section 41, as being the amount of contribution to be paid by the applicant. 42(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2), where a child with additional support needs or exceptional additional support needs is enrolled in a licensed facility and is in attendance for less than 85% of the days within the period approved for the subsidized attendance of the child under subsection 40(3), a subsidy may be paid for the total number of days comprising the approved period, including the days of non-attendance by the child, minus such amount as may be determined under section 41 as being the amount of contribution to be paid by the applicant. M.R. 408/88; 116/94; 80/98; 142/2009 ; 123/2020 Facility child attendance report 42.1 To determine the number of days during a billing period for which a subsidy may be granted, the licence holder of a facility must submit a facility child attendance report, in the form approved by the provincial director, within 30 days after a billing period ends. M.R. 4/2003 ; 123/2020 Subsidy payments authorized by director 43 The provincial director may authorize under section 33 of the Act that further subsidy be paid to or on behalf of the applicant which may not exceed the difference between the total of any subsidies of assistance determined in sections 41 and 41.0.1 and the total cost of care determined in section 38. M.R. 408/88; 72/90; 123/2020 ; 22/2023 Subsidy payments authorized by special agreement 44 Notwithstanding any other provision of this regulation where the provincial director in special circumstances deems it advisable, the provincial director may, by special agreement, authorize that subsidy payments be provided (a) to an applicant, or on behalf of an applicant whose children are enrolled in a child care facility which is not operated by a holder of a licence; and (b) to a licence holder eligible to receive a grant under section 37 for a specified number of children to ensure access to those spaces by families as defined in the agreement. M.R. 23/87; 144/91; 123/2020 44.1 [Repealed] M.R. 80/98; 87/2006 Protection from liability 44.2 No action or proceeding may be brought against a licence holder by a parent or guardian in relation to an amount paid to the licence holder on behalf of the parent or guardian under section 32 or 33 of the Act. M.R. 123/2020 Repeal 45 Manitoba Regulation 8/86 is repealed. Coming into force 46 This regulation comes into force on the first day of March, 1986. SCHEDULE A [Repealed] M.R. 408/88; 72/90; 144/91; 71/93; 116/94; 12/96; 80/98; 93/99; 86/2000 ; 108/2001 ; 101/2002 ; 4/2003 ; 108/2003 ; 184/2004 ; 139/2005 ; 87/2006 ; 145/2007 ; 142/2009 ; 10/2010 ; 223/2011 ; 76/2012 ; 184/2013 ; 46/2015 ; 67/2016 ; 123/2020 ; 14/2021 ; 29/2022 ; 22/2023 SCHEDULE A.1 [Repealed] M.R. 87/2006 ; 145/2007 ; 142/2009 ; 10/2010 ; 223/2011 ; 76/2012 ; 184/2013 ; 46/2015 ; 67/2016 ; 123/2020 SCHEDULE B [Repealed] M.R. 172/86; 334/87; 34/89; 293/89; 72/90; 144/91; 80/92; 71/93; 80/98; 93/99; 86/2000 ; 108/2001 ; 101/2002 ; 4/2003 ; 108/2003 ; 184/2004 ; 139/2005 ; 87/2006 ; 145/2007 ; 142/2009 ; 10/2010 ; 223/2011 ; 76/2012 ; 184/2013 ; 46/2015 ; 67/2016 ; 129/2017 ; 171/2018 ; 118/2019 ; 29/2022 ; 22/2023 SCHEDULE B.1 REDUCED PARENT FEE REVENUE GRANT (Subsection 37(3.7)) The maximum grant payable to a licence holder under subsection 37(3.7) is the total of all amounts each of which is the daily amount determined by multiplying (a) the number of spaces for which the maximum daily fee determined under subsection 38(2) is paid for the day for a type of care described in Column 1 of the following table; by (b) the corresponding amount set out for that type of care in (i) Column 2, if the licence holder is a child care centre or a family child care home or group child care home and the licence holder is classified as E.C.E. II or III, or (ii) Column 3, if the licence holder is a family child care home or group child care home and the licence holder is not classified as E.C.E. II or III. Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Infant for less than 4 hours each day $10.00 $6.10 Infant for 4 to 10 hours each day $20.00 $12.20 Infant for more than 10 hours each day $30.00 $18.30 Preschool age child for less than 4 hours each day $5.40 $4.10 Preschool age child for 4 to 10 hours each day $10.80 $8.20 Preschool age child for more than 10 hours each day $16.20 $12.30 School age child for 3 periods of attendance on a regular school day $0.30 $0.30 School age child for less than 4 hours each day $5.40 $4.10 School age child for 4 to 10 hours each day $10.80 $8.20 School age child for more than 10 hours each day $16.20 $12.30 M.R. 22/2023 ; 123/2024 SCHEDULE C [Repealed] M.R. 172/86; 293/89; 72/90; 144/91; 80/92; 71/93; 80/98; 143/2000 ; 142/2009 SCHEDULE D [Repealed] M.R. 172/86; 334/87; 408/88; 237/89; 72/90; 144/91; 71/93; 80/98; 86/2000 ; 87/2006 ; 145/2007 ; 76/2012 ; 87/2013 ; 123/2020 ; 22/2023 SCHEDULE D.1 [Repealed] M.R. 87/2006 ; 123/2020 SCHEDULE E (Subsection 38(9)) GUARANTEED DAILY FEE PAYMENT Column 1 AGE OF CHILD Column 2 TYPE OF CARE Column 3 Private Child Care Centres licensed prior to April 18, 1991 Full amount Preschool Age less than 4 hours per day $ 2.30 4 hours to 12 hours per day $ 4.60 More than 12 hours per day $ 6.90 School Age Regular school days $1.50 for 1 period of attendance $3.00 for 2 or more periods of attendance Inservice and school holidays less than 4 hours per day $ 1.50 Inservice and school holidays 4 hours to 12 hours per day $ 3.00 More than 12 hours per day $ 4.50 Infant less than 4 hours per day $ 3.40 4 hours to 12 hours per day $ 6.80 More than 12 hours per day $10.20