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Alberta Daycare Subsidies

The provincial government recently announced a new agreement with the federal government to increase subsidy amounts for eligible Alberta families. If you haven’t qualified before, you may qualify under the new daycare subsidy guidelines.

Apply for childcare subsidies if you have a child enrolled in:

  • A licensed facility-based program (daycare, out-of-school care, and preschool)
  • Family day home program is overseen by a licensed family day home agency
  • Group family childcare centre
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Subsidy Type and Rates

Subsidy rates vary by program type as well as the age of the child attending childcare. The subsidy rate is determined mainly by three factors:

  1. Gross household income
  2. Type of childcare program
  3. Number of hours the child attends per month

Effective January 2022, there are four subsidy types that the provincial government funds. Eligible families can only receive one Child Care Subsidy type. If your case can be applied to more than one subsidy type, you will receive the subsidy with the highest subsidy rate. Please note that the Extended Hours Subsidy is the only exception which can be applied in addition to other subsidy rates if applicable.

To check your eligibility for this expanded child care financial support, please visit the provincial government website, and apply. www.alberta.ca/child-care-subsidy

 

Child Care Subsidy
Subsidy Description
Subsidy Rates (per month)
Family Income (annual gross)
Number of Hours (per month)

0 to Kindergarten age
child care during school hours

From $106 up to $266 depending on family income
Must be under $180,000
Full-time (100 hours)1
Kindergarten to Grade 6
licensed programs outside regular school hours

From $92 up to $644 depending on family income

Must be under $90,000
Kindergarten2 (100 hours) Grades 1-6 (50 hours)
Preschool3
licensed preschool program
Flat rate of $125
Must be under $180,000
N/A
Extended Hours Subsidy4
weekends and/or outside 6 am to 6 pm

Extra $100 per child
Depending on subsidy type
At least 4 hours in a month

How to Apply

  1. Read the eligibility requirements and make sure you understand what happens after you apply.
  2. Complete the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Consent Applicant Declaration and Acknowledgement form, if you haven’t completed it in the past.
  3. Complete the Child Care Subsidy application online using your MyAlberta Digital ID (MADI) account.
  4. Provide additional information or documents as requested during the assessment process.

Learn more about the Alberta Child Care Subsidy.

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