Alberta
Child Care
Subsidy
2022
CHILD
CARE
SUBsIDY
INFORMATION
2021
On Alberta Child Care Subsidy Here:
Latest Update to Subsidy Rates
The Alberta Child Care Subsidy is a program offering financial assistance to eligible lower- to middle-income families who have a child enrolled in a licensed program.
Furthermore, a 5-year plan is now in effect that will include more income brackets in the program and provide grants to childcare facilities to achieve lower fees. We will update this page as soon as there are any changes.
Clever Daycare is a licensed daycare agency; it accepts the subsidy in all centres and complies with the above fee reductions.
Alberta Child Care Subsidy Rates in 2022
From your child’s birth to their going to kindergarten, provided they attend both kindergarten and child care
| Annual Income | Birth to Kindergarten (attending both kindergarten and child care) |
| $0 to $119,999 | $266 |
| $120,000 to $124,999 | $253 |
| $125,000 to $129,999 | $239 |
| $130,000 to $134,999 | $226 |
| $135,000 to $139,999 | $213 |
| $140,000 to $144,999 | $200 |
| $145,000 to $149,999 | $186 |
| $150,000 to $154,999 | $173 |
| $155,000 to $159,999 | $160 |
| $160,000 to $164,999 | $146 |
| $165,000 to $169,999 | $133 |
| $170,000 to $174,999 | $120 |
| $175,000 to $179,999 | $106 |
For kindergarteners who attend child care only to school-age children
| Annual Income | Kindergartener (child care only, 100 hours) | School-Age (grades 1 – 6, 50 hours) |
| $0 to $49,999 | $644 | $366 |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | $612 | $348 |
| $55,000 to $59,999 | $547 | $311 |
| $60,000 to $64,999 | $483 | $275 |
| $65,000 to $69,999 | $419 | $238 |
| $70,000 to $74,999 | $354 | $201 |
| $75,000 to $79,999 | $290 | $165 |
| $80,000 to $84,999 | $225 | $128 |
| $85,000 to $89,999 | $161 | $92 |
| Licensed preschool program (part-time, typically for 2 to 3 half days per week) | Flat rate $125 per month (all income brackets up to $180,000) |
See how to qualify for subsidized child care in Alberta
Who is Eligible?
Citizenship & Reason
Child’s Age & Program
Annual Family Income
You can now apply online on Alberta's portal or using a paper application.
How to Apply for Alberta Child Care Subsidy?
If you’re eligible, you can apply using a paper form or online through the Alberta Child Care Subsidy Application page. Make sure to read the eligibility requirements before applying.
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.