Child Care Fee Subsidy is a program that helps eligible families pay for child care costs at licensed programs within Cornwall and United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. Limited child care fee subsidy is available for children from birth to 12 years who need to be in a child care program because parents are working, attending school, training or participating in upgrading skill courses. Eligible hours of child care are based on the parent's hours of work, school and participation in upgrading skill courses. The subsidy is provided to licensed child care programs on behalf of eligible families.
Who can apply? |
Please see the following four bullets to see if you would be eligible for a Child Care Fee Subsidy:
If you meet the above four requirements, you may be eligible for a Child Care Fee Subsidy. Eligibility is determined through a meeting with a Child Care Case Manager. To see if you would qualify, please click here to see the Child Care Subsidy Calculation Chart. |
How to apply |
Please complete the Child Care Fee Subsidy Application.
Your application will be reviewed and you will be contacted by our office. You will receive a letter confirming your placement on the wait list. If you do not receive a letter of confirmation, please contact the Child Care Division within 14 days. The Income Test is the tool that will be used to determine your financial eligibility for fee subsidized child care. It is based on your annual net income which is identified on line 236 of your Canada Revenue Notice of Assessment. If Child Care Fee Subsidies are not available at the time of your application, you will be placed on a fee subsidy wait list. When fee subsidies become available, a Child Care Case Manager will contact you to schedule an appointment to complete an Income Test to determine eligibility for funding. Applicants on the wait list will be called on a "first come, first served" basis. Wait times will vary depending on availability of funding. If you require child care services while on the fee subsidy wait list, you must make your own private child care arrangements as you will be responsible to |
Necessary Documentation |
To apply for child care fee subsidy you must bring the following required documents to your appointment:
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This list is not all inclusive. You may be asked to provide additional information pertaining to your individual situation. A copy of the Notice of Assessment can be requested by contacting the Canada Revenue Agency directly at 1-800-959-8281, request "Option C". A copy of the Canada Child Tax Benefit and the Universal Child Care Benefit can be requested by calling 1-800-387-1193. Requested documents may take up to 10 business days for you to receive. All applicants must file Income Tax Returns for the previous year before applying for the Child Care Fee Subsidy. For information on how to get government subsidies and grants to help you pay for child care or to support children with special needs, please visit Ontario.ca. |
Fee Subsidy Review Interviews |
You will be contacted by the Child Care Division to schedule an appointment for an annual review. Your file may be reviewed, between visits, based on your circumstances. |
Should you have any questions about the application or if you need assistance, please call the Child Care Division at 613-933-6282 extension 3315 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday or email us.
Please note: receipt of application does not guarantee acceptance.
Contact Us
Child Care Division
340 Pitt Street, Third Floor, Box 877, Cornwall ON, K6H 5T9
Phone: 613-933-6282 ext. 3310
Fax: 613-930-7454
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