You or your spouse or partner, or the child receiving care, are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada
You or your spouse or partner are an Alberta resident
You and your spouse or partner:
Are working, or looking for work
Are attending school
Have special needs, or your child has a special need
The amount of subsidy you receive and which program you qualify for will depend on the age of your child, the type of childcare program and your household income.
You are eligible if:
Your total family income is less than $180,000 per year for children 0 to kindergarten age (for those children who are in kindergarten and also attending child care during regular school hours).
You will also benefit from reduced fees through an affordability grant provideddirectly to child care operators. The combined benefits of affordability grants and subsidies should be considered when estimating your new costs.
How to Apply
Read the eligibility requirements and make sure you understand what happens after you apply.
Complete the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Consent Applicant Declaration and Acknowledgement form, if you haven’t completed it in the past.
Complete the Child Care Subsidy application online using your MyAlberta Digital ID (MADI) account.
Provide additional information or documents as requested during the assessment process.