Early Years and Child Care Services

Child Care Subsidy Calculator

Please be advised that the Child Care Fee Subsidy office remains closed to the public at this time.
Please visit our Apply for Financial Support for Child Care page and follow the instructions to submit any required documentation to apply for the subsidy. General inquiries can be made by calling 905-546-4870 or emailing [email protected].

Based on the information you enter, the calculator will let you know if you may be eligible for financial support for your child care. The calculator will provide an estimate of the total monthly amount your family would pay for all children to attend licensed child care.

To use this calculator you will need the information from your Federal Notice of Assessment (NOA) or Canada Child Benefit Notice. If you do not have this information, please call Canada Revenue Agency at 1-800-959-8281.

Step 1: Confirm you meet at least one of the listed conditions
All applicants must meet AT LEAST ONE of the following conditions:
• I am working for at least 20 hours per week
• I am attending school/education program at least 20 hours per week
• I am participating in an approved employment assistance activity through Ontario Works
• I have received approval through the child care referral process
Step 2: Enter your Annual Household Income
Enter line 236 from you and your spouse (if applicable) Income Tax Notice of Assessment or use the Family Net Income amount from your Canada Child Benefit Notice.

Step 3: Select Number of Children Requiring Care


This eligibility calculation provides only a basic estimate and does not confirm actual eligibility. To confirm your eligibility, you will need to complete an application. Your actual eligibility and payment will be determined during your face-to-face assessment interview. Learn how to apply for financial support for your child care.

Contact us

Phone: 905-546-4870
Fax: 905-546-3064
Email: [email protected]

Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Physical Address
Child Care Subsidy
Lister Block Building
28 James Street North, 6th Floor
Hamilton, Ontario L8R 2K1

Mailing address
City of Hamilton
Healthy and Safe Communities
Child Care Subsidy
Lister Block Building, 6th Floor
P.O. Box 2040
Hamilton, Ontario L8P 4Y5