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Child Care in Windsor-Essex
OneHSN is a central application and registry for all families seeking licensed child care and/or accredited recreation and skill building programs within Windsor and Essex County. Just complete and submit one online application to register for as many child care options as you like!
Windsor-Essex Child Care Locations
What is Child Care Subsidy?
Child care subsidies are provided to help families with their child care costs for children up to and including 12 years of age in licensed child care programs. Subsidized care is available in Centre-Based, School-Based, and Home Child Care Programs or Accredited Recreation and Skill Building Programs for school-age children 6 to 12 years of age.
Who Can Apply for Child Care Subsidy?
Child Care Subsidy may be available to families living in Windsor and Essex County who are looking to access licensed Child Care Centre-Based, School-Based or Home Child Care Programs (for children newborn to 12 years of age), as well as High Five Accredited Recreation Programs (for children 6 to 12 years of age).
In order to qualify for Child Care Subsidy you need to:
- Be a resident of Windsor/Essex County or in Windsor/Essex on a student/work visa and in receipt of the Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
- Be the child's parent/legal guardian/temporary or kinship parent, and the child must live with you
- File a Federal Tax Return (in accordance with Revenue Canada Guidelines) for the most recent tax year
- Have a demonstrated need for child care by either attending school, working, or having a referral in writing by an agency, doctor, or other professional who is currently working with you or your child
How Much Will I Pay?
The amount is calculated based on line 236 of the current year’s Notice of Assessment (NOA) or the family net income stated on the current year’s Canadian Child Benefit Notice (CCB) for one or two parent families as applicable. If you have not lived in Canada for more than one year and have not filed a tax return, you may still qualify for Child Care Subsidy.
Use the subsidy calculator to determine your monthly contribution amount for child care subsidy assistance. Please note that this calculator tool is only a guidance and is subject to change during the child care subsidy application process. Click the How much will you pay? document for more information.
How Do I Apply?
To complete an application for Child Care Subsidy, please visit OneHSN.com/Windsor.
Please note: the information on this website is only a guideline and is subject to change. It does not reflect all policies and procedures of the Children's Services Department. If you require further clarification on any of the information presented here, please contact us at (519) 255-5312.
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