Bids and Tenders #CHILDREN-RFP-01

Licensed Childcare Service Provider Solicitation for Matheson, Ontario

This opportunity seeks a Not-for-Profit organization to establish and operate licensed childcare services in Matheson, Ontario for the Cochrane District Services Board (CDSB). - Government Buyer: - Cochrane District Services Board (CDSB) - Vendors/OEMs: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a service-based RFP for Not-for-Profit organizations - Services Requested: - Creation, operation, and delivery of licensed childcare spaces - Participation in the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system - Compliance with Ontario's Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) - Inclusive, accessible, and culturally responsive childcare for Anglophone, Francophone, Indigenous, and diverse communities - Support for children with special needs and developmental delays - Development of staffing, recruitment, operational, and service delivery plans - Maintenance of eligibility for CDSB Child Care Fee Subsidy - Adherence to municipal, provincial, and federal regulations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Provider must be a Not-for-Profit organization - Must deliver services for diverse linguistic and cultural groups - Must support children with special needs - Participation in CWELCC and compliance with CCEYA are mandatory - No product procurement or OEMs involved; this is strictly a service contract.

Description

The Cochrane District Services Board (CDSB) is seeking proposals from qualified Not-for-Profit licensed childcare service providers to create, operate, and deliver licensed childcare spaces in Matheson, Ontario, participating in the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system. The successful proponent will establish and operate a high-quality childcare program that supports affordable, accessible, inclusive, and culturally responsive early learning services for families within the District of Cochrane. The provider must comply with Ontario's Child Care and Early Years Act, participate in the CWELCC program, and support diverse communities including Anglophone, Francophone, Indigenous, and children with special needs. The contract will be a one-year service agreement with CDSB.

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