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Child Care Subsidy
Child care subsidy application portal
Latest source updateLast Update: July 4, 2026Latest change: The Child Care Regulation now shows a newer consolidation date, and the subsidy estimator now shows a more recent completion date.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 4, 2026
Latest change: The Child Care Regulation now shows a newer consolidation date, and the subsidy estimator now shows a more recent completion date.
Child Care Subsidy update
The supporting Child Care Regulation page now shows the current consolidation date as 4 July 2026, and the online subsidy estimator now shows the estimate was completed on 2026/7/4 instead of 2026/5/3. The regulation content still points to the same child care subsidy framework, but the page now displays the full regulation structure with subsidy-related terms and calculations more clearly, so the eligibility and funding-condition information should be reviewed against the updated text.
Funding available
$ 450
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Overview
Child Care Online is a Manitoba child care subsidy application portal for families seeking financial help with licensed care. It supports care costs for licensed child care centres, family or group child care homes, and eligible pre-kindergarten care, based on family income and care needs.
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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
- Maximum amount : 450 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Winnipeg
- Manitoba
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 for children ages 12 weeks to 12 years.
- Part-time child care attendance.
- Pre-kindergarten child care support.
Documents Needed
- Proof of income documents for all income sources.
- Recent pay stubs for employees.
- Income tax return or CRA proof of income for self-employed applicants.
- Name of the licensed child care facility.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Families with children aged 12 weeks to 12 years.
- Applicants using licensed child care centres.
- Applicants using licensed family or group child care homes.
- Families seeking support for pre-kindergarten care.
Who is not eligible
- Families using unlicensed child care facilities.
- Families whose licensed provider does not accept subsidy recipients.
Eligible expenses
- Daily child care fees charged by licensed child care providers.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Unsubsidized daily fees charged by the provider.
- Care in facilities that are not licensed by Manitoba.
- Costs beyond the approved attendance days when absence limits are exceeded.
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
How to apply
- Click Login to continue to your subsidy application.
- If you do not have a user name and password, click Register on the login page to create one.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and assessed after submission.
- Processing can take up to 6 to 8 weeks.
- Applicants are notified by email or mail.
- Approval details are provided in an approval letter.
Additional information
- An eligibility estimator is available before applying.
- Approved periods can last from 6 months to 1 year.
- Families may need to reapply before approval expires.
- Applicants can apply online or by mailed paper form.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Child Care Subsidy Program
What is the Child Care Subsidy?
Child Care Online is a Manitoba child care subsidy application portal for families seeking financial help with licensed care. It supports care costs for licensed child care centres, family or group child care homes, and eligible pre-kindergarten care, based on family income and care needs.
How much funding can be received?
Child Care Subsidy Funds up to $450 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Child Care Subsidy program?
To be eligible for the Child Care Subsidy program, you must:
Family must have a valid child care need.
Child must attend licensed care.
Household income is assessed.
What expenses are eligible under Child Care Subsidy?
Licensed child care for children ages 12 weeks to 12 years.
Part-time child care attendance.
Pre-kindergarten child care support.
Who can I contact for more information about the Child Care Subsidy?
You can contact Government of Manitoba by email at cdcsubsidy@gov.mb.ca or by phone at 204-945-8195.
Where is the Child Care Subsidy available?
The Child Care Subsidy program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Child Care Subsidy a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Child Care Subsidy is a Grant and Funding