Apply for Child Care Fee Subsidy

How do I apply?

To apply please call the Child Care Fee Subsidy office at 705-746-7777 ext. 5277 or email subsidy@psdssab.org

NOTES:

Parents & Guardians can also apply for fee subsidy through the Child Care Application Portal!
Parents & Guardians are responsible for securing their own child care space.

What Are My Child Care Options?
Child Care Fee Subsidy may be available for families using the following:

Licensed Child Care Programs (centre-based and home child care) enrolled in CWELCC,
Licensed Before and After-School Programs enrolled in CWELCC, or
Some Community Recreation Programs.

Parents make the choice as to where to place their child.

Who qualifies for fee subsidy?

Persons who are working or attending school. Proof of employment or enrollment will be necessary.

A child/family with an approved medical condition may be eligible for child care fee subsidy with a signed professional referral, additional documentation may be necessary. Referral forms must be obtained from the subsidy office.

The amount of fee subsidy a family can receive is based on income.

Documents Required for Child Care Fee Subsidy Application

Subsidy Parent Fee Calculator

The daily parent fee indicated below is approximate based on % of income and is for illustrative purposes only.

The Provincial Government has capped daily rates at $22 per day effective January 2025 which means the maximum fee a parent will pay in 2025 per day for child care in an eligible centre is $22.

In order to be eligible for fee subsidy parents must place their child in a centre or home child care that is participating in the Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care System (CWELCC).

Annual Adjusted Family Income	Daily Parent Fee
Less than $20,000	$0.00
$25,000	$1.92
$30,000	$3.83
$35,000	$5.75
$40,000	$7.66
$45,000	$13.41
$50,000	$19.16
Greater than $55,000	$22.00

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