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Child Care Subsidies

What is Child Care Subsidy?
Child Care Subsidy is a program offered by the County of Lambton that helps parents / foster parents / legal guardians with the cost of licensed child care of a child 0-12 years of age.

Who Can Apply for Child Care Subsidy?
Canadian citizens, landed immigrants, refugees with a valid work permit or school authorization are eligible to apply for child care subsidy.

Working parents:

You can apply if you are working full time or part time.

Self employed parents:

You are generally considered to be self employed if you are actively conducting a full-time self employed activity and you claim business expenses against your income.

Student Parents:

You must be attending school or a recognized training program on a full-time or part-time regular basis. This may include high school, English as a Second Language (ESL), college/university and training programs.

Families with special needs:

If you require child care due to the special needs of your child, or as a support in meeting your own special needs.

If you are participating in the Ontario Works Program and need child care, contact your Ontario Works Caseworker.

How much subsidy may I qualify for?

Approximate Fee Calculator

Income Information

Enter line 236 from the Income Tax Notice of Assessment/Notice of Reassessment for each applicant

236 Net Income ..... (first applicant)

236 Net Income ...... (second applicant)

OR If you receive the Universal Child Care Benefit,
enter the amount of your Family Income from the Canada Child Tax Benefit Statement

Family Income

Family Make-up

Enter the number of children, living with you, who need childcare

0-18 months (Infants)

18 months-2.5 years (Toddlers)

2.5 years-6 years (Pre-School)

6+ years (School-age)

Income Brackets used in Fee Calculation
under $20,000	20,000 to 40,000	over 40,000
0%	10%	30%

*Your Fee & eligibility for subsidy will be confirmed at an in-person assessment*

How Do I Apply?
To apply for help with the cost of child care, please contact:

Lambton Shared Services Centre
150 N. Christina Street
Sarnia, ON N7T 8H3
Telephone: 519 344-2057 ext. 2201
Toll-free: 1-800-387-2882
Fax: 519 344-2066

When will I receive Child Care Subsidy?
When the Children's Services Department receives your completed application and required documents, the information will be used to determine if you are eligible for subsidy. An in-person interview will be scheduled to confirm your eligibility and your child care fees. At that time you will be advised of the list of documents you must bring to the Child Care Subsidy Interview. Both parents, if applicable, must attend the interview.

What if I need Child Care Now?
You may need child care because you are working or attending school. If you decide to place your child in a child care program while you are waiting for subsidy, you will be responsible to pay for the full cost of child care.

How do I find a placement for my child?
Subsidy is available in a variety of child care settings. The parent will choose the type of care (s)he wants for the child, either in a licensed day care centre or with a home child care provider through a licensed home child care agency. You are encouraged to visit several child care centres and home child care agencies in your area to help you in determining your choices. Click here to learn more about choosing quality child care for your children.

Questions?
Contact the Children’s Services Department, or review the information brochure below.

Child_Care_Subsidy_26-Jan-09.pdf

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