BC Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative — Lower Monthly Child Care Fees: Free — reduces your monthly child care fee, by phone. Who it's for: Children aged 12 and under enrolled at a participating licensed child care provider.
Categories: Family, Financial Aid
If your child (12 or under) goes to a licensed child care centre that takes part in this program, your monthly fee is lower. You don't need to apply, and it is not based on income. ▸ Most you can save each month, full-time care: • Under 36 months: $900 (group care), $600 (family care) • 3 years to kindergarten: $545 (group), $500 (family) • Kindergarten: $320 • Grade 1 to age 12: $115 (group), $145 (family and in-home) • Preschool: $95 Part-time care gets a smaller, pro-rated amount. Fees usually won't go below $200 a month for full-time care. ▸ How to use it: 1. Ask your child care provider if they take part, or check the fee reduction estimator or child care map online. 2. The savings show up on your monthly bill. ▸ If your household income is up to $111,000 you may also apply for the Affordable Child Care Benefit for more savings. ▸ Contact: Child Care Service Centre, 1-888-338-6622 (option 2), Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Interpreters in over 140 languages.
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