Ontario

Brantford

Child Care Fee Subsidy

Easy application

Tax filing not required

The Child Care Fee Subsidy provides financial assistance to residents of the City of Brantford to cover the costs of children registered in licensed childcare programs for children up to 12 years of age.

Licensed Programs include:

Licensed child care Licensed before and after school programs Eligible summer camps (City of Brantford Summer Camps*, County of Brant Summer Camps, Boys & Girls Club Summer Camps, YMCA Summer Camps)

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • You live in the City of Brantford or County of Brant
  • Your child is 12 years old or younger
  • You are working, going to school or have a child with special needs
  • Your income meets the requirements

Proof of  residency in Province/ Territory

For example:

  • lease agreement
  • rent receipt
  • household bill
    • gas
    • electricity
    • cable television
    • telephone
  • driver's license
  • vehicle registration or car insurance
  • membership in social or professional organization
  • Other:
    • bank information
    • employment information

Proof of income

For example:

Pay stubs, pension statements (Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security), rental property income, income tax returns, income tax notice of assessment, business/rental/farming income, disability or veterans affairs pension, child and spousal support payments, GST credit.

Proof of primary responsibility for the care and upbringing of the child

For example:

  • a letter from the day care or school authorities indicating the child’s home address and contact information on file
  • a letter from a social worker, physician, a band council, or a resettlement officer stating that they have personal knowledge that the child lived with you for the period you indicated
  • a registration form or a receipt from an activity or club the child was enrolled in for the period you indicated
  • a court order, decree, or separation agreement that explains the type of custody arrangement you have (for example, shared custody) and clearly shows the living arrangements for the child
  • any other document showing that the child lived with you for the period you indicated

To apply for the Child Care fee subsidy program, applicants must complete and submit an online application form.

Residents can also apply by phone: 519-759-3330 Ext. 6334

Please note that applicants are contacted one week after submitting the application. All applications will be processed in the order they are received.

Fee Subsidy appointments may be held over the phone or at a location convenient to the applicant.

Last updated: November 21, 2025