Child Care Fee Subsidy
Child Care Fee Subsidy helps with the cost of child care.
Subsidized care is available for licensed child care centres and licensed home-based child care agencies that have an agreement with the City of Kawartha Lakes.
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Could I qualify for child care fee subsidy?
You may be eligible if you:
- Live in Kawartha Lakes or Haliburton County.
- Have a child under age 13 who needs licensed child care.
- Need child care because you are working, attending school or training.
- Need child care because you or your child has special needs.
- Need financial help with the cost of child care.
An Early Years Representative will review your situation and confirm whether you qualify.
How to Apply
You can apply for child care fee subsidy online or call Children’s Services at 1-877-324-9870 ext. 3.
You can apply if you have already found a licensed child care space, or if you want to find out whether you may qualify for subsidy in the near future.
After you complete your intake, an Early Years Representative will contact you within two business days to collect more information or book an appointment.
Do we still need to apply for child care?
Applying for fee subsidy does not place your child on a child care waitlist.
If you still need a child care space, you should also apply through the Child Care Registry.
Child Care Fee Subsidy Frequently Asked Questions
How much will I pay?
The amount you pay depends on your family income.
An Early Years Representative will complete an income test using financial information such as your Notice of Assessment or Canada Child Benefit information.
What happens if I’m approved?
If your application is approved:
- Children’s Services will notify your child care provider.
- The provider will be told when your subsidy begins and how much you are responsible for paying.
- You can then complete enrollment with the child care provider.
What if subsidy funding is not available?
If subsidy funding is not immediately available, your application may be placed on a waiting list until funding becomes available.
Has something changed?
Let Children’s Services know if your family, income, employment, education or child care situation changes.
Your eligibility information is reviewed each year.
What if my child has special needs?
Families may also qualify for child care fee subsidy when a child or parent has a documented special need.
Additional documentation from a doctor, agency or other professional involved with your family may be required.
For School Age Children
If you have children and are looking for schooling, Kawartha Lakes is served by two school boards:
