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Child Care Fee Subsidy
Help with child care costs for families
Latest source updateLast Update: June 29, 2026Latest change: The child care subsidy content now reflects updated Ontario regulatory text with new safety and supervision provisions and future-dated amendment notes.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 29, 2026
Latest change: The child care subsidy content now reflects updated Ontario regulatory text with new safety and supervision provisions and future-dated amendment notes.
Child care regulation updated
The supporting Ontario regulation page for Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 now shows expanded regulatory text, including new child-care safety and supervision provisions covering missing child procedures, septic access points, motor vehicle barriers, and unauthorized entry. It also adds future-dated amendment notes for 2026–2027, which may affect how the current rules are read alongside the subsidy guidance and related documents. No clear changes were shown to funding amounts, portal details, or contact information.
Funding available
Up to 85% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program helps eligible families in York Region reduce child care costs through a Child Care Fee Subsidy. It supports licensed child care, before- and after-school care, and full-day care during PA days and school breaks for children under 13.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Up to 85% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Cornwall
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Licensed child care support.
- Licensed home child care support.
- Approved recreation and camp program support.
Documents Needed
- A copy of the decision letter you disagree with
- Any documents that support your reason for requesting this appeal
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Families in York Region applying for Child Care Fee Subsidy
Who is not eligible
- Families who are not in York Region
Eligible expenses
- Licensed child care fees
- Approved recreation or camp program fees
Eligible geographic areas
- York Region
Selection criteria
- Applications are prioritized based on income level and date of application.
- Families with low income based on the Statistics Canada Low Income Measure and/or an extenuating circumstance are given priority.
How to apply
- Find out who can apply by reading the eligibility requirements for Child Care Fee Subsidy.
- If you are receiving Ontario Works, contact your caseworker for more information about Child Care Fee Subsidy or Access York by phone at 1-877-464-9675 or dial 711 with a TTY device, or email accessyork@york.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- A review of your file will be conducted and a decision will be made within 15 business days of receiving the appeal request.
- All internal review decisions are final.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Child Care Fee Subsidy Program
What is the Child Care Fee Subsidy?
This program helps eligible families in York Region reduce child care costs through a Child Care Fee Subsidy. It supports licensed child care, before- and after-school care, and full-day care during PA days and school breaks for children under 13.
How much funding can be received?
Child Care Fee Subsidy Funds up to 85% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Child Care Fee Subsidy program?
To be eligible for the Child Care Fee Subsidy program, you must:
Families with a net income of $36,000 or less will be given priority.
Parents/guardians must be in an approved activity unless the child’s health, welfare and safety are at immediate risk.
What expenses are eligible under Child Care Fee Subsidy?
Licensed child care support.
Licensed home child care support.
Approved recreation and camp program support.
Who can I contact for more information about the Child Care Fee Subsidy?
You can contact County of Wellington by email at accessyork@york.ca or by phone at 1-877-464-9675.
Where is the Child Care Fee Subsidy available?
The Child Care Fee Subsidy program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Child Care Fee Subsidy a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Child Care Fee Subsidy is a Grant and Funding