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CHILD CARE
SUBsIDY
INFORMATION
2021
CHILD
CARE
SUBsIDY
INFORMATION
2021
Subsidies are available to offset the cost of child care
Alberta Child Care Subsidy Plans in 2021
The Alberta Child Care Subsidy provides financial assistance to eligible lower-to-middle-income families who have a child in a licensed program in Alberta.
As a licensed daycare in Calgary, Clever Daycare accepts subsidy in all centres!
Subsidies are available to offset the cost of child care
Alberta Child Care Subsidy Plans in 2021
Effective August 1, 2020, subsidy rates have changed.
Calgary Child Care Subsidy Rates 2021
Starting August 1, 2020, the model for calculating a child’s approved subsidy amount has been simplified. Below, you will find Maximum Daycare and Out of School Care Rates
| Income | Infant (18 mos. and under) |
Preschooler (19 mos- up to grade 1) |
School Age
(grade 1 – grade 6) |
| $0-$49,999 | $741 | $644 | $366 |
| $50,000-$54,999 | $704 | $612 | $348 |
| $55,000-$59,999 | $630 | $547 | $311 |
| $60,000-$64,999 | $556 | $483 | $275 |
| $65,000-$69,999 | $482 | $419 | $238 |
| $70,000-$74,999 | $408 | $354 | $201 |
See how to qualify for subsidized child care
Who is Eligible
Citizenship
Your Child’s Age
Annual Income
Still not sure whether you qualify?
Read the complete eligibility requirement
You can now apply online using a computer, tablet, or mobile phone!
How to Apply?
If you’d like to apply for Alberta Child Care Subsidy, you can do it using a paper form or online through the Child Care Subsidy Application page. Make sure to read the eligibility requirements before applying.
You can now apply online using a computer, tablet, or mobile phone!
How to Apply?
Starting August 1 , 2020, the model for calculating Alberta Child Care Subsidies has changed.
Important Changes to Alberta Child Care Subsidy 2020
Simpler Model
The new model is simpler and easier to understand. Subsidy rates are now exclusively determined by four factors: the child’s age, total family income, the type of program and monthly hours of care.
Increased Rate
In the new model, maximum subsidy rates have increased by 18%. This doesn’t guarantee that you’ll receive an increased amount of subsidy, although you probably will. Read more about the details here .
Income Threshold Change
The annual income threshold for subsidy eligibility has been set at $75,000. The old model didn’t have a clearly defined threshold and eligibility was determined by a complex combination of factors.