Government of Ontario

Child care subsidy

Ontario's child care subsidy helps eligible families pay for child care.
The Ontario government, municipal governments and First Nations communities share the cost of the program. The subsidy is provided to child care programs on behalf of eligible families.

Who can apply?

If you are the parent and the child

• is under 12 years old
• is in a licensed child care program, or
• is a school-aged child enrolled in a recreation program.

The amount you pay for child care depends on your family's adjusted net income. Your adjusted net income equals:

• The net income amount on line 236 of the Canada Revenue Agency personal income tax form

minus

• any federal Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB) payments. (The UCCB is not considered in determining a family's child care fee subsidy).

How to apply

To apply or for more information about this program, contact your local municipality.

Ontario Child Care Supplement for Working Families

The Ontario Child Care Supplement for Working Families is a tax-free monthly payment that helps families pay for the costs of raising children under 7 years of age.

The program helps families who:

• are low-to-middle income single or two-parent families
• have one stay-at-home parent
• have one or both parents studying or in training.

Who can apply?

You can apply if you:

• live in Ontario
• receive the (federal) Canada Child Tax Benefit
• have children under age seven, and
• have the appropriate income level, or
• have qualifying child care expenses.

Learn more

Contact the Ontario Ministry of Finance.

Government of Canada

Universal Child Care Benefit

The Government of Canada's Universal Child Care Benefit helps Canadian families pay for child care costs. It gives families $100 each month for each child under the age of six.

Who can apply?

You can apply if you have a child under the age of six.

Canada Child Tax Benefit

The Canada Child Tax Benefit is a tax-free monthly payment. It helps families pay for the costs of raising children under the age of 18.

Learn more

For more information and instructions on how to apply, visit the website of the Canada Revenue Agency.