Grants and Subsidies in Alberta: Making Licensed Child Care More Affordable for Families
Alberta’s child care funding system is designed to support families by reducing the cost of licensed care and ensuring children have access to safe, enriching environments. Enrolling your child in a licensed dayhome in Alberta provides you access to the available financial support, which can help ease the burden and open doors to quality early learning. For more information, read our comprehensive Alberta Childcare Subsidy and Grant Guide.
Parents’ Portion of Childcare Fees in Alberta
Childcare fees in Alberta are a combination of government grants, subsidies, and parents’ portion. As of April 1, 2025, the Government of Alberta has implemented a flat monthly parent portion of fees as follows:
- Full-time Childcare in Alberta: $326.25 per month
- Part-time Child Care in Alberta: $230.00 per month
Alberta Child Care Affordability Grant
The Alberta Child Care Affordability Grant provides direct funding to licensed child care programs—including family dayhomes throughout Alberta—to lower the monthly fees charged to families.
Who Qualifies for Alberta’s Child Care Affordability Grant?
All families with children from birth to kindergarten age attending licensed full-time or part-time care in Alberta qualify for this grant.
How the Alberta Affordability Grant Works
The grant is applied directly to your child care provider’s fees, reducing the amount you pay out-of-pocket. You do not need to apply separately; our agency handles the Alberta child care grant administration.
Alberta Affordability Grant Benefits:
- Lower monthly child care costs in Alberta
- No application process required for families
- Available to all registered children with licensed childcare in Alberta
Alberta Child Care Subsidy for School-Age Children
The Alberta Child Care Subsidy continues to support families with children in out-of-school care (OSC), including those in kindergarten through Grade 6 in Alberta.
Who Qualifies for Alberta’s Child Care Subsidy?
Families with children in Alberta OSC programs who meet income eligibility criteria qualify for the subsidy.
How the Alberta Child Care Subsidy Works
Families apply through the Alberta government portal. Subsidy amounts vary based on household income, number of children, and type of care.
Alberta Child Care Subsidy Benefits:
- Financial support for school-age child care in Alberta
- Helps working families in Alberta manage after-school and holiday care costs
How to Access Child Care Grants and Subsidies in Alberta
When you register your child with a licensed dayhome affiliated with an agency in Alberta, the Affordability Grant is automatically applied to your fees. If you believe you may qualify for the Alberta Child Care Subsidy, our agency can help guide you through the application process.
For full details and eligibility information regarding Alberta child care funding, subsidies, and grants, contact our agency today.
