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Child Care Subsidy Calculator

Based on the information you enter, the calculator will let you know if you may be eligible for financial support for your child care. The calculator will provide an estimate of the total monthly amount your family would pay for all children to attend licensed child care.

To use this calculator you will need the information from your Federal Notice of Assessment (NOA) or Canada Child Benefit Notice. If you do not have this information, please call Canada Revenue Agency at 1-800-959-8281.

Confirm you meet at least one of the listed conditions

All applicants must meet AT LEAST ONE of the following conditions:

  • I am working
  • I am attending school/education program
  • I am participating in an approved employment assistance activity through Ontario Works
  • I have received approval through the child care referral process (e.g. Special Needs)
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Provide your annual household income

Enter line 236 from you and your spouse (if applicable) income tax notice of assessment or use the family net income amount from your Canada child benefit notice

Select number of children (JK to 12) in Child Care

This eligibility calculation provides only a basic estimate and does not confirm actual eligibility. To confirm your eligibility, you will need to complete an application. Your actual eligibility and payment will be determined during your face-to-face assessment interview.