Provides financial assistance for eligible families requiring child care for children 0-12 years old.
Depending on circumstances, applicants may be put on existing waiting list. Wait times will vary according to a family's priority for service and the available funding.
Organizations that offer this Service
Sites that offer this Service
Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:30-16:30
Tuesday:
8:30-16:30
Wednesday:
8:30-16:30
Thursday:
8:30-16:30
Friday:
8:30-16:30
Saturday:
Closed
Work: 905-546-4870
28 James St N
Hamilton, ON
L8R 1A1
Eligibility
Eligibility is based on income and reasons for needing child care. Applicants must live in Hamilton, and be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, Refugee, or have a valid Work Permit.
At least one of the following criteria must be met:
- Working or attending school a minimum of 20 hours/week
- Participating in an approved employment assistance activity through Ontario Works
- Received approval through the child care referral process.
Child care provider must be on list of approved child care operators on the child care registry. All applicants must require child care within the next three months to be eligible to submit an application.
Areas Served
Hamilton
Fees
Fee
None
Languages
English
Application Instructions
Complete the online application form.
Classifications
Last Full Update
March 7, 2024