Child Care Subsidy
Alberta provides financial assistance to eligible lower-income families attending our licensed preschool program. You must apply for the subsidy directly, the preschool cannot do this on your behalf.
Maximum subsidy rates vary by program type and the age of child attending the program.
You can apply for a subsidy if:
Visit the Child Care Subsidy website.
Alberta provides financial assistance to eligible lower-income families attending our licensed preschool program. You must apply for the subsidy directly, the preschool cannot do this on your behalf.
Maximum subsidy rates vary by program type and the age of child attending the program.
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.
Visit the Child Care Subsidy website.