Family Day Home Affordability Grant:
Families do not need to apply for it. All parents receive this grant automatically as of April 1st, 2025 for children 0-6, not yet attending full-time school.
Child Care Subsidy Program ended March 31st, 2025, for children 0-6 years, and is replaced with the flat monthly parent fee of
- $230 per month for part-time care (50-99 hours)
- $326.25 per month for full-time care (100 hours or more)
• Flat Monthly Fee
The parents’ portion of the childcare fees may vary between day homes due to optional fees and services. Your parent portion would be the total childcare fee minus the grant and optional fees. You will need to pay the parents’ portion directly to your program educator before the first day of the month. There are no refunds for absence due to sickness or vacation.
Subsidy for School-Aged Children
The Child Care Subsidy Program ends March 31st, 2025 for children 0-6.
School-aged children may still receive a subsidy. Subsidized parents are responsible in full for their total fee for the first month if ECC does not receive payment from the provincial subsidy program.
Subsidy Application Website: https://applychildcaresubsidy.alberta.ca/
To avoid any delay in payments, please apply ahead of time. For any further questions, please contact 1-877-644-9992.
