Child care savings
To help families with the rising cost of living, B.C. is lowering child care fees.
Last updated: December 2, 2022
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- Families can save up to $550 more per child, per month
- How the savings programs work together
- I have questions
Families can save up to $550 more per child, per month
Families can save up to $550 more per child, per month on licensed child care costs.
- These savings are automatic and families do not need to apply
- 96% of eligible, licensed child care spaces in B.C. receive these savings
- Talk to your child care provider for more details
How the savings programs work together
Some families can benefit from more than one savings program. The total savings your family can receive is based on factors like income, family size, age of children and type of care.
Fee reduction initiative
The Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative lowers the cost of child care for families. Parents do not need to apply.
Affordable Child Care Benefit
Families with a pre-tax income of up to $111,000 are eligible to apply for the Affordable Child Care Benefit.
$10 a Day ChildCareBC Centres
Families who attend $10 a Day ChildCareBC Centres pay no more than $200 a month per child for child care. Providers must to apply to be part of this program, parents do not need to apply.
Young Parent Program
Parents under the age of 25 may qualify for help to pay for child care while they finish high school by applying to the Young Parent Program.
I have questions
Phone the Child Care Service Centre if you need guidance applying for a savings program, have questions about care in your community or need help finding a child care space.
Call: 1-888-338-6622 Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
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