Affordable Child Care Benefit

A monthly payment from the BC government that helps eligible BC families to meet the costs of child care.

Can be used to help pay for the following types of care:

• Licensed or license-not-required family child care facilities;
• Licensed group child care centres, out-of-school programs, preschool programs;
• The child's own home.

A calculation that takes into account income and family size determines eligibility for either a full or partial benefit.

Parents must provide at least one qualifying reason for requiring child care. See the website for a list of qualifying reasons. 

Forms and detailed information on the website.

Local Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) Centres or Service BC  Offices can also provide information and application support.