Description

This program can help you pay for the care of your child under 13 years of age or under 18 years of age if they have special needs.

Benefit Amount

Varies.

Eligibility Criteria

You can apply if your child is under 13 years old (or up to 18 years old if your child has special needs and meets other criteria) and in either:

• A licensed child care program (centre-based, home-based or in-home services).
• A child enrolled in a “children’s recreation program”.
• A camp.
• A before- and after-school program operated directly by a school board.

There is no maximum income for a family to qualify for a child care fee subsidy in Ontario. The parental contribution towards the cost of child care for a family receiving fee subsidy is zero if family income is under $20,000; otherwise it is 10 per cent of income over $20,000 and an additional 20 per cent for incomes over $40,000.

Application Process

The Ministry of Education provides funding for fee subsidies. To apply for the child care subsidy or to get more information about this program, please contact your local:

• Consolidated Municipal Service Managers (CMSMs)/District Social Services Administration Boards (DSSABs)
• Local band office administrator (for First Nations).