Ontario Child Care Supplement for Working Families
This program gives eligible working families tax-free money every month to help with child care costs. To qualify, your family must have children under the age of seven.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Starting in 2008, your monthly payment will be reduced or, depending on your family income, may be eliminated by the amount of Ontario Child Benefit received.
Does my family qualify?
The answer is yes, if you:
- live in Ontario
- receive the Canada Child Tax Benefit
- have children under age seven
- have family income within the program's limits, or have qualifying child care costs
- are not receiving fully subsidized daycare.
How do I apply?
You must apply each year to receive the supplement. Here's how it works:
- First, you must file your annual personal income tax return.
- If your family qualifies, the Ministry of Revenue will send you an application. Most families get these forms in April.
- You must review and complete the application form and send it back to the ministry.
Learn more by reading the Ontario Child Care Supplement for Working Families Guide
