The Ministry of Children's Services provides financial assistance to eligible lower-income families using:

• Licensed day care centres

• Licensed group family child care

• Approved family day homes

• Licensed out-of-school care centres

• Licensed pre-schools and

• Approved early childhood development programs

  Maximum subsidy rates vary by program type and the age of child attending child care.

  You can apply for a subsidy if:

• You 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 or have special needs
  OR
  You or your spouse/partner stay-at-home and have your child(ren) enrolled in a licensed pre-school or approved early childhood development program.

  For general inquiries about child care subsidy call 1‑877‑644‑9992 or 780‑644‑9992 within Edmonton, Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 8:00 pm

  Estimate Your Subsidy: Click Here

  Apply for Subsidy: Click Here

  Renew Subsidy: Click Here

  Change Personal Information: Click Here