How To Apply
New applicants for Child Care Subsidy must use the Child Care Subsidy Application. To make the process easier and more successful, please use the Application Checklist.
- Complete the necessary forms:
- Child Care Subsidy Application (CF2900)
- Child Care Subsidy Child Care Arrangement (CF2798)*
*Your Child Care Provider must complete and sign their portion of the form. - You may also be required to complete the following supplementary forms (please see the Application Checklist for additional details):
- Child Care Subsidy Special Needs (CF2951)
- Child Care Subsidy Medical Condition (CF2914)
- Child Care Subsidy Self Employment (CF2568)
- Work Search Record (CF2910)
- Mail or fax all the required documents to:
Child Care Subsidy Service Centre
PO Box 9953 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, BC V8W 9R3
Fax: 1 877 544-0699 - After your application has been submitted:
- The Child Care Subsidy Service Centre will review your application to determine whether you are eligible to receive Child Care Subsidy.
- If you are eligible, you and your child care provider will receive an authorization in the mail valid for up to one year, describing the amount of subsidy you are eligible to receive.
- If you are not eligible, you will receive a letter explaining the decision with further information on how you may request a review of this decision.
These forms are also available by calling 1 888 338-6622 or can be obtained at a Child Care Resource and Referral office, a Service BC - Government Agents office, or an Immigrant Settlement Services Agency.
The Child Care Subsidy Service Centre will contact you if more information is needed.
