Child Care Fee Subsidy

Eligible situations: Parents/Guardians must be working, or attending an approved education program, or fulfilling a participation agreement with Ontario Works, or be in receipt of a referral from a Community Agency or appropriate medical professional (see below for Recognized Needs Referral Form). Eligibility for Child Care Fee Subsidy is based on both income and eligible hours of care.

The Income Test is based on the income of the applicant as reported on their Revenue Canada Notice of Assessment. Assets, debts and living expenses are not considered under the Income Test.

1. Review the list of Dufferin County Child Care Centres approved for subsidy. Please click here to view the list.
2. Complete the Fee Subsidy Intake Form found below either electronically or by printing it out.
3. Return the completed form with all required documents to the Community Services Office or the Shelburne
4. Employment Resource Centre. Electronic applications are also accepted at childcarefeesubsidy@dufferincounty.ca.
5. You will be contacted by phone and asked to attend a verification interview. Note that there may or may not be a wait time required to schedule the interview.
6. During your verification interview, a Community Services Worker will determine if you are eligible for Child Care Fee Subsidy in Dufferin County. The Community Services Worker will discuss how much the Child Care Fee Subsidy Program will pay to the child care provider.
7. Child Care Fee Subsidy clients may be required to attend an office appointment every six months to update and review eligibility requirements.

The Community Services Office is located at 30 Centre St, Orangeville.

The Shelburne Employment Resource Centre is located at the Mel Lloyd Centre, Entrance E, 167 Centre St, Shelburne.

Click here for more information on supports offered through the Early Years and Child Care Division.