Child Care Subsidy - Income Eligibility

• The eligibility assessment is based on Total Family Income, Finances,and Number of Dependent Children within the Family.
• Additional requirements may affect eligibility such as Citizenship status, custody agreements etc., and will be explained at the time of the intake assessment.
• Income tests are based on Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) definition, (gross income minus allowable deductions), of income as found on Line 236 of the Notice of Assessment.
• Families applying or re-applying for subsidy will be required to provide a copy of their Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Notice of Assessment, current pay stubs and other income and financial documents.
• Applicants assessed at less than $1.00 per day will not be eligible for Subsidy.
• All eligibility requirements must be met before Subsidy will be granted.
• Your application will not be processed until all required documents have been received and will result in a delay of approval of subsidy.
• Please note: The start date of Subsidy may not coincide with the start date of child care. Please confirm with your caseworker.

* Numbers on this chart have been rounded.

Next Steps

Please contact your child care caseworker or regional office if you have any questions or need further information.