Subsidized Child Care Subsidized child care is a program that assists you with the cost of child care, if you are the parent, foster parent or legal guardian of a child 0 - 9 years of age who resides with you.
Subsidies are available in a variety of child care settings.
You, the parent, choose the type of care you want for your child, either in a licensed group child care program or with a home child care provider through a licensed home child care agency. A complete listing of child care options is available to assist you in making a choice. We encourage you to visit several child care centres, and to contact the home child care agency in your area in determining your choices. Plan to apply for subsidy well in advance of when you will require assistance, as there is a waiting list for funding. Please note that if you decide to place your child into a child care program while you are waiting for subsidy, you will be responsible for the full cost of child care until funding is available.