Newfoundland and Labrador

Child Care Services Subsidy Program

Easy application

Tax filing required

Important information for people who don’t have legal status in Canada or who are temporary residents Important information about benefits for Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, Métis, or other)

The Child Care Services Subsidy Program is an income tested program designed to help families with the cost of child care fees at regulated child care services. The Child Care Subsidy Program enables eligible families to access regulated child care services by eliminating or minimizing cost within available resources.

For more information on whether you may be able to get help through this program, contact your Child Care Regional Offices.

Notice of Assessment

A statement from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to each taxpayer, every year, after you have filed a tax return. It tells you the amount of income tax you owe, or the amount of the refund you will get.

TheChild Care Services Subsidy Program is available online. If you require a printed version of the application, please contact the Child Care Regional Office in your area.

Last updated: November 12, 2021

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Easy application

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Child Care Services Subsidy Program

Eligibility

Identification needed to be provided

Notice of Assessment

How to apply