Child Care Subsidy
- 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 receiving.
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 if you are calling from Edmonton 780-644-9992.
You may also be interested in these programs:
Kin Child Care Funding Program
Forms you'll need
- Subsidy application form (pdf)
- Subsidy information guide (pdf)







