Families choosing licensed child care settings may be eligible for financial assistance or subsidy toward the cost of care. Your eligibility will be based on total family income, total allowable expenses plus the number and ages of the children in care.
Families requiring subsidy for child care should contact Region of Niagara, Children’s Services to determine the level of subsidy they are eligible for.
Fee assessments are available through the following needs assessment office:
Regional Niagara Community Services Department
Children’s Services
| St. Catharines | 905-984-3750 |
| Fort Erie | 905-382-3060 |
| Lincoln | 905-563-5050 |
| Grimsby | 905-945-2271 |
| Welland/Port Colborne | 905-735-3000 |