Child Care Fee Subsidy

Our Child Care Fee Subsidy program helps make child care more affordable by paying some or all of the cost of child care to the child care provider. There is currently no wait list for Child Care Fee Subsidy in Northumberland.

Who is eligible?

To qualify for Child Care Fee Subsidy, you must:

  • live in Northumberland County
  • have a confirmed licensed child care space at a licensed child care centre or licensed home child care program
  • meet one or more of the following requirements:
    • You are working 
    • You are going to school 
    • You or your child have an identified special or social need 
    • You receive Ontario Works or ODSP, and also meet at least one of the above criteria

Parents with any level of income may be eligible to receive a subsidy, however subsidies are determined based on level of financial need. Even if you are already paying a reduced child care rate through the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) agreement, you may still be eligible for Fee Subsidy.

To find out if you qualify, please submit the online application form on the Fee Subsidy portal.

How do I apply?

Families and caregivers can apply for Child Care Fee Subsidy using our online portal. 

  1. Create an account on our online portal
  2. Submit your online application form
  3. Upload the required supporting documents to the online portal within 30 days. Your application will not be processed until all required documentation is received.

Please note all applicants must have a confirmed child care space and start date to apply for Fee Subsidy.

Fee Subsidy Portal 

Required supporting documents 
  • Identification Verification: One form of birth verification for everyone in your family (e.g., child, spouse). Examples include birth certificate, passport, notice of live birth registration, or driver’s license.
  • Income Verification: Revenue Canada Notice of Assessment or Child Tax Benefit Notice for the current year.
  • Residence Verification: Proof of address (e.g., piece of mail).
  • Employment Verification: Pay stubs, or an employment letter, or school information showing a start and end date.
  • Other required documentation, if applicable:
    • Letter of referral from referring agency or practitioner recommending child care to support child and/or parent needs
    • Immigration or Citizenship cards for family members born outside of Canada.
    • Separation/Divorce agreement

I'm already receiving a Child Care Fee Subsidy. How do I manage my program?

All program participants must create an account on the online portal to manage their program.

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Through this portal, you can:

  • Send and receive messages with your caseworker confidentially and securely
  • Submit required documents, such as information to support your annual review of Fee Subsidy eligibility
  • Receive reminders and requests regarding your program

Fee Subsidy Portal