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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:
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:
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
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Child Care Subsidy
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Subsidy Description
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Subsidy Rates (per month)
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Family Income (annual gross)
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Number of Hours (per month)
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| 0 to Kindergarten age |
child care during school hours
| From $106 up to $266 depending on family income |
Must be under $180,000
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Full-time (100 hours)1 |
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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) |
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Preschool3 |
licensed preschool program
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Flat rate of $125 |
Must be under $180,000
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N/A
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Extended Hours Subsidy4 |
weekends and/or outside 6 am to 6 pm
| Extra $100 per child |
Depending on subsidy type
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At least 4 hours in a month
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Let us know if you have any questions or inquiries about provincial government subsidies.
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