Affordable Child Care Benefit

The Child Care Subsidy is 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 subsidy.

A person may be eligible for a Child Care Subsidy if they:

• Are working and family income is below a certain level.
• Are seeking work.
• Are attending school or training for jobs programs.
• Have child care recommended by the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).
• Have a medical condition which interferes with their ability to care for their child.

Forms and detailed information on the website. Local CCRR Centres or Service BC  Offices can also provide information and application support