The Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) is a provincially funded child care subsidy program that provides funds to eligible, licenced child care providers (like CEFA) to reduce and stabilize child care costs for families. Parents of children up to Kindergarten age who use licensed childcare providers can save up to $900 per month per child in monthly tuition fees.
Parents do NOT need to apply to access this BC daycare subsidy. If your child is enrolled in a participating school (including CEFA), they automatically receive the discount
Under this BC daycare subsidy, families with a household income under $111L can receive up to $1,250 per child per month for child care. The amount you receive is based on your child(ren)’s age, family size, and type of care. Families can apply for this benefit directly with the provincial government and need to renew their application every year.
Your eligible subsidy amount is not based on family household income, unlike other programs. It is based on the age of your child and whether they’re in full- or part-time care.
This will help more families afford the childcare they need and help their children get an educational head-start in life. In 2022, the subsidy increased by 201%, reaching a maximum of $900 per child, per month. Families can also combine this with other childcare subsidies they qualify for, including the Affordable Childcare Benefit
Ask us about receiving this subsidy when you enroll your child in a CEFA Early Learning Centre.
| Care Category | Group Child Care | Family/In-Home Child Care |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (0 – 18 months) | $900 | $600 |
| Toddler (18 – 36 months) | $900 | $600 |
| 3 Years to Kindergarten | $545 | $500 |
| Kindergarten | $320 | $320 |
| Grade 1 to Age 121 | $100 | $220 |
| Preschool | $95 | N/A |
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