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Halton Region — Child Care Fee Subsidy
Child care cost support for eligible families
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- Funding available
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
Halton Region’s Child Care Fee Subsidy can reduce parental contribution amounts by 50% for eligible families in Halton Region, helping lower the cost of licensed child care. Eligible care includes CWELCC-enrolled centres or agencies, before- and after-school programs, camps, children’s recreation programs, and unlicensed child care for Ontario Works participants.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum share of project costs
- 50%
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, Oakville
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Take a practical assessment to gain a clear understanding of how well this program aligns with your specific needs and long-term goals.
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Single parent families
- Two parent families
- Caregivers (foster guardian/kinship)
Eligible expenses
- Licensed child care fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Extra fees charged by the child care operator, including deposits, registration, and field trips
Activities funded
- CWELCC-enrolled centre or agency for fee subsidy children aged 0 to 12
- Centre or agency exclusively serving children aged 6 to 12
- Camps and children’s recreation programs
- Before and after school programs offered directly by school boards or operated by third party programs
- Unlicensed child care for Ontario Works participants
How to apply
- Create a My Child Care Account and complete the application form.
- Upload one of the required documents to complete your application.
Documents Needed
- Most recent Notice of Assessment
- Most recent Canada Child Benefit Notice
- Most recent OW or ODSP statement
- Confirmation of your arrival date into Canada, if you are a newcomer and have not filed your taxes
- Updated lease agreement or mortgage documents, or a completed Rental Agreement – Child Care Services
Processing and Agreement
- Documentation will be required annually at scheduled reviews and as needed.
- Halton Region will review eligibility information regularly.
- Failure to provide required documents at subsidy reviews may result in the Child Care Subsidy ending.
- If you do not report changes, you may not be eligible for Child Care Subsidy and the subsidy may end immediately.
- If you receive more subsidy than you are eligible for and do not make monthly payments toward the overpayment, you cannot continue to receive subsidy and Halton Region could take legal action to collect the money.
Additional information
- The Child Care Subsidy Calculator can help you check your estimated eligibility and amount, but it does not guarantee eligibility for the program.
Contacts
Official sources
Frequently Asked Questions about the Halton Region — Child Care Fee Subsidy Program
What is the Halton Region — Child Care Fee Subsidy?
Halton Region’s Child Care Fee Subsidy can reduce parental contribution amounts by 50% for eligible families in Halton Region, helping lower the cost of licensed child care. Eligible care includes CWELCC-enrolled centres or agencies, before- and after-school programs, camps, children’s recreation programs, and unlicensed child care for Ontario Works participants.
How much funding can be received?
Halton Region — Child Care Fee Subsidy Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Halton Region — Child Care Fee Subsidy program?
To be eligible for the Halton Region — Child Care Fee Subsidy program, you must:
Live in Halton Region
Be working, training, attending school, or have a medical and/or exceptional circumstance
Have children from birth to 12 years of age in licensed child care programs
Who can I contact for more information about the Halton Region — Child Care Fee Subsidy?
You can contact Halton Region (HATCH) by email at childcareservices@halton.ca or by phone at 311.
Where is the Halton Region — Child Care Fee Subsidy available?
The Halton Region — Child Care Fee Subsidy program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Halton Region — Child Care Fee Subsidy a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Halton Region — Child Care Fee Subsidy is a Grant and Funding