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Manitoba Child Care Subsidy

MB Child Care Subsidy

The Manitoba Child Care Subsidy helps eligible families pay for licensed child care so parents can work, study, or take part in training. The subsidy reduces the family's contribution to child care fees at provincially licensed centres, nursery schools, and child care homes.

Last reviewed: September 2026

Useful Tips for Applying

Apply early, since subsidy and licensed child care spaces can be limited. Confirm your facility is provincially licensed before applying. Report income changes so your subsidy amount stays accurate, and ask about supports for children with additional needs.

Who May Qualify

You may qualify if your child is enrolled in a provincially licensed child care centre, nursery school, or child care home in Manitoba, and your family's income and reason for care meet the eligibility calculations set out in the Child Care Regulation.

Required Documents

Proof of enrollment in a provincially licensed child care centre, nursery school, or child care home, your family income information, and details about why you need child care (work, study, training).

How to Apply

Register or log in to the Manitoba Child Care Subsidy system online and submit an application with your income, family, and child care details. You must use a provincially licensed facility.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

A common mistake is using an unlicensed facility, which is not eligible for the subsidy. Another is not reporting income changes, which affects the subsidy amount. People also miss that the reason for care (work, study, training) and family income together determine eligibility.

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