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Source verified August 29, 2026
Region of Peel — Child Care Fee Subsidy
Helps reduce licensed child care costs
Latest source updateLast Update: August 29, 2026Latest change: The after-application instructions now tell applicants to use their Children’s Services account message function to reschedule a meeting if documents cannot be uploaded in time.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 29, 2026
Latest change: The after-application instructions now tell applicants to use their Children’s Services account message function to reschedule a meeting if documents cannot be uploaded in time.
Child Care Subsidy message instructions updated
The After applying for subsidy guidance was updated for applicants who cannot upload required documents before their telephone meeting. Instead of contacting 905-793-9200 ext. 1810, applicants are now directed to use their Children’s Services account message function to reschedule the meeting. The required-document and upload instructions otherwise remain the same.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Region of Peel Child Care Fee Subsidy helps eligible Peel families reduce the cost of licensed child care for children 12 years or younger. It can support licensed care, before and after school programs, school breaks, and PA day child care, including alongside reduced fees through CWELCC.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
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
Documents Needed
- 2025 Notice of Assessment or Canada Child Benefit Notice for each parent
- Family Composition Declaration form if applying as a one-parent family
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Families living in Peel with children 12 years or younger.
Who is not eligible
- People who do not live in Peel.
- People who are currently looking for work, unless they are also in school or have a social, medical, or extra support need.
Eligible expenses
- Licensed child care for children 12 years or younger
- Before and after school program costs
- School breaks and PA day child care costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Peel
How to apply
- If you have received or applied for subsidy in the past, sign in to your Children’s Services account and send a message, including the name of the child care location you would like to attend.
- If you do not have an account, create a Children’s Services account or call 905-791-1585.
- If you have never applied for or received a subsidy in Peel Region, create a Children’s Services account to access the online application and use your first and last name and date of birth when creating the account.
- If you are receiving Ontario Works, contact your Ontario Works Caseworker.
- If you are staying in an emergency shelter or transitional housing, speak with someone where you are staying to complete and submit a shelter referral.
- If you are not able to apply online or arrived in Canada this year and do not have a Notice of Assessment, apply by phone at 905-793-9200, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Processing and Agreement
- A Children’s Services Worker will contact the applicant within 2 business days to review required documents and complete an appointment.
- Uploaded documents may show as Pending, Accepted, or Declined.
- If a document is Pending, it has not yet been processed.
- If a document is Accepted, it was added to the file.
- If a document is Declined, it was not added to the file.
Contacts
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Region of Peel — Child Care Fee Subsidy Program
What is the Region of Peel — Child Care Fee Subsidy?
Region of Peel Child Care Fee Subsidy helps eligible Peel families reduce the cost of licensed child care for children 12 years or younger. It can support licensed care, before and after school programs, school breaks, and PA day child care, including alongside reduced fees through CWELCC.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Region of Peel — Child Care Fee Subsidy program?
To be eligible for the Region of Peel — Child Care Fee Subsidy program, you must:
Live in Peel with children 12 years or younger.
Be working, going to school, have a social or medical need, or have a child who needs extra support.
Have filed the previous year's income tax return, or provide a Canada Child Benefit notice if you arrived in Canada this year.
Who can I contact for more information about the Region of Peel — Child Care Fee Subsidy?
You can contact Region of Peel by email at zzg-ccachildcarereferrals@peelregion.ca or by phone at 905-793-9200.
Where is the Region of Peel — Child Care Fee Subsidy available?
The Region of Peel — Child Care Fee Subsidy program is available across Canada.
Is the Region of Peel — Child Care Fee Subsidy a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Region of Peel — Child Care Fee Subsidy is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Region of Peel — Child Care Fee Subsidy?
Region of Peel — Child Care Fee Subsidy is funded by Region of Peel