Eligibility for child care subsidy is based on your "adjusted income". Adjusted income is the net income which is shown on line 236 of your last year's Federal Notice of Assessment document for both parents. As a result, parents applying for child care subsidy must provide a copy of:
- The Federal Notice of Assessment and the Universal Child Care Benefit Statement (RC62) (if receiving this benefit)
OR
- The Canadian Child Tax Benefit (CCTB) Notice
Persons with a total adjusted income of $20 000.00 or less qualify for a full subsidy. Income amounts are categorized within the three levels listed below. Parents can expect to pay the following towards yearly child care costs, as based on their income levels:
| Income Amount |
Calculation of Parental Contribution
|
| Under $20,000.00 |
0% of income under $20,000.00
(Full fee subsidy, no calculation) |
| $20,000.00 - $40,000.00 |
0% of income before $20,000.00
plus
10% of income over $20,000.00 |
| Over $40,000.00 |
0% of income before $20,000.00
plus
10% of any income over $20,000.00
plus
30% of any income over $40,000.00 |
Note: This yearly amount will be used to further calculate the monthly and daily fees.
Ongoing eligibility will continue to be based on the income of either one or both parents as appropriate. You will never pay more than the actual cost of the child care without subsidy.