• 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.