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Eligible families can apply for childcare subsidies if they have children aged 0 to Grade 6 enrolled in a:
Subsidy rates vary based on the child’s age, family income, the childcare program and the number of hours a child attends each month. Types of subsidies include:
Important changes
Effective January 2022, childcare in Alberta will be more affordable under the new federal-provincial childcare agreement. Fees will be lowered in 2 ways – expanded subsidy and affordability grants.
Subsidy for children from 0 to kindergarten-age (in kindergarten and attending childcare during regular school hours) has been expanded to include families with a gross household income of up to $180,000.
Affordability grants will also be provided directly to childcare operators so they can further lower fees for all families. Parents do not need to apply to benefit from the grant fee reduction.
Review your eligibility and apply online for the fastest processing times using a computer, tablet, or mobile phone through the Child Care Subsidy Application.
Each subsidy starts at the beginning of the month your completed application is received. You can apply as early as the month before your child is starting childcare. For example, if your child’s start date is September 1, you can apply as early as August 1.