Steps to starting a not-for-profit facility

The steps early learning and childcare facilities need to take to establish themselves as a designated not-for-profit facility.

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The following information is intended to guide applicants to resources for starting a not-for-profit designated facility. It is not an exhaustive list and should be considered for general information purposes only and not a substitute for seeking professional guidance.

Step 1: Create a not-for-profit organization

Corporate Registry of New Brunswick

Incorporation of a not-for-profit company (PDF)

Service New Brunswick

Not-For-Profit Organizations Legal Guide

Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick

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Step 2: Recruit volunteers for the Board of Directors

Becoming a Board Member

Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick

Operator Manual Full-time and Part-time Early Learning and Childcare Centres (PDF)

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Step 3: Understand the designation program

Designation handbook

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Step 4: Research grants and subsidies

Capital funding

Wage support program

Market fee threshold and operational funding

Parent fee reduction subsidy

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Step 5: Apply for designation and licence approval

Apply for the open call for proposals

Application package early learning and childcare centre

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Step 6: Establish effective governance structures

To effectively establish your governance structure, we recommend reviewing the resources and support provided by the Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick (PLEIS-NB). This organization is developed by the Department of Justice and Public Safety. PLEIS-NB provides up-to-date information about becoming a not-for-profit business and developing a not-for-profit board governance.

Welcome Aboard

Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick

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Need help?

Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

Email: [email protected].

Phone: 1-833-221-9339 (toll free)

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