child care subsidy
What is subsidy? The following are excerpts taken directly from the Government of Alberta website which contain information related to what subsidy is, who is eligible for it, and how those who are eligible can go about applying to receive it. Below this information, you can find both an online estimator and application for subsidy as well.
overview
Eligible lower- to middle-income families can apply for child care subsidies if they have a child enrolled in:
- licensed daycare centers
- licensed group family child care
- approved family day homes
- licensed out-of-school care centers
child care subsidy
The child care subsidy assists eligible families with children 0 to 12 years of age and not yet in Grade 7 to pay child care costs for children enrolled in:
- an approved family day home
- a licensed day care program
- licensed out-of-school care program
- licensed group family child care program
eligibility
You can apply for child care subsidy if:
- you and/or your spouse/partner, or the child receiving care are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada and live in Alberta
- you or your spouse/partner are an Alberta resident
- your children are 12 years of age or younger and are not yet attending Grade 7
- you and your spouse/partner are currently working, attending school, looking for work, have special needs or your child has a special need
Your eligibility will also depend on:
- your income
- your reason for needing child care
- the number of children requiring care
- the size of your family
- the type of child care program you are using
- when your child started or when they will start attending care.
estimate subsidy
The Government of Alberta now offers an online estimator tool created to allow families a quick and easy way to find out the approximate amount of their subsidy. The estimator calculates potential subsidy for families who require full-time child care (100+ hours per month.) This service is only an estimate of your eligibility to receive Child Care Subsidy and results of the estimator do not mean automatic approval or denial of an application for Child Care Subsidy. You can access this estimator by clicking on the “online estimator” button below.
online application
An online application for subsidy has also been made available through the Government website, which is called the Child Care Subsidy Application and which can be accessed using a computer, tablet, or mobile phone. Before applying, you are encouraged to read over the eligibility requirements (which we have provided above) as well as to read through all of the listed sections to ensure that you understand what happens after you apply. You can access this application by clicking on the “apply for subsidy” button below.
The information you provide will be collected under section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be protected under the provisions of the Act. Please contact us with any questions about the collection and use of this information.