Families living in Huron County may qualify to have all or part of their child care costs paid by the County of Huron.

Parent(s) can only apply when:

• The child is under 12 years old, and
• Child care is provided at a licensed child care centre or by a licensed home child care provider.

Generally, child care costs are the responsibility of parents. Child care subsidies are available to families living in Huron County that meet certain employment and financial qualifications. Eligibility is determined by guidelines set by the Ministry of Education - Early Learning Division.

To qualify, parents must participate in one of the following approved activities:

• Employed or self employed, and working full or part time
• Training or educational program
• Employment assistance activity as approved under the Ontario Works program
• Parent(s) of a special needs child (medical, emotional or social problem) referred by a professional working with the family.

Financial eligibility is based on your family net income. This is verified by line 236 of the previous year's Revenue Canada Notice of Assessment (NOA) for both parents, and your most current Canadian Child Tax Benefit (CCTB) statement. To apply for child care subsidy families must file an annual income tax return.

If your family income is less than $20,000 your child care costs will be fully subsidized by the County. If your family income is over $20,000 you will be required to pay a portion of your child care costs.

For more information, and instructions on how to apply for child care subsidy, please contact Huron County Children’s Services at 519.482.8505 or toll-free at 1.888.371.5718.