What do I need to do if I am eligible for fee subsidy?

Once it has been determined that you are eligible to receive fee subsidy, a letter will be sent to you and your child care provider to confirm the number of days each week that will be subsidized. The letter will also confirm if you must pay a portion of your child care costs.

While receiving fee subsidy, you must notify our office immediately of any changes in your circumstances (i.e. start a new job, leave a job, change in your working hours, change in your school hours, leave school, change in marital status, change in phone number, change of address).

Your approval for fee subsidy will be granted for up to six (6) months. If fee subsidy is required beyond the approved period of time, it is your responsibility to contact our office at 519-426-6170 or 519-582-3579 or 905-318-6623 extension 3745 to book an update appointment. You must contact our office for an update appointment thirty (30) days prior to the expiry date to ensure there is no interruption to your fee subsidy. You will be required to bring in up to date Income Tax, work and/or school information to update your file.

Each child can be absent from his or her child care for a specific number of days each year. Absenteeism includes all sick, vacation and absent days. If your child is absent beyond the set number of days, you will be required to pay the full daily rate directly to the Child Care operator.

If your child is leaving the child care centre, written notice must be provided to the centre and our office two weeks in advance. If you fail to give proper notice, you may be responsible for the costs of the additional days.

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