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Child Care Fee Subsidy

Help with licensed child care costs
Last Update: April 29, 2026
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Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada

Overview

This program helps eligible families reduce child care costs through a subsidy for licensed care. It supports licensed child care, licensed home child care, approved recreation programs, and summer care where subsidy agreements are in place.
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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
  • Varies by project
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
  • Cornwall
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • All legal structures
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups

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

  • Notice of Assessment or Canada Child Benefit notice
  • Proof of identity for parents and children
  • Proof of address
  • Proof of employment or school registration
  • Special needs referral, if applicable

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Families with children up to age 12 or 13
  • Households needing licensed child care support
  • Families using approved recreation or camp programs

Who is not eligible

  • Families without a confirmed child care space where required
  • Applicants outside the program’s local service area
  • Households that do not meet the income or care-need requirements

Eligible expenses

  • Licensed child care fees
  • Approved recreation or camp program fees

Eligible geographic areas

  • County of Wellington
  • Leeds and Grenville
  • City of Cornwall and the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
  • Grey County
  • City of Peterborough and County of Peterborough
  • City of Brantford and County of Brant
  • Oxford County
  • Halton Region
  • Peel Region
  • County of Renfrew
  • Kawartha Lakes and County of Haliburton
  • York Region
  • District of Nipissing

Processing and Agreement

  • Application is reviewed after submission.
  • Applicants are contacted to complete the assessment and provide any missing information.
  • Eligibility is determined through an income test and supporting documents.
  • If approved, the provider is informed and care can begin once the file is complete.
  • Annual reviews are required to maintain subsidy.

Contacts

Frequently Asked Questions about the Child Care Fee Subsidy Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Child Care Fee Subsidy. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Child Care Fee Subsidy?

This program helps eligible families reduce child care costs through a subsidy for licensed care. It supports licensed child care, licensed home child care, approved recreation programs, and summer care where subsidy agreements are in place.

Who is eligible for the Child Care Fee Subsidy program?

To be eligible for the Child Care Fee Subsidy program, you must: Local residency required Confirmed licensed child care space Financial need and recognized need

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 humanservices@cornwall.ca or by phone at 613-933-6282.

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

Who are the financial supporters of the Child Care Fee Subsidy?

Child Care Fee Subsidy is funded by County of Wellington