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Section M - Terms and Conditions - Child Care Subsidy
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1. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to pay any costs not approved under the Child Care Subsidy program
and to contact the child care service to determine if any such costs apply. Refer to ELCD-2021-SUB-G1 of the
Child Care Subsidy Policy Manual for information on Rates.
2. Applicants are required to report (within 14 days) any changes in the information provided on the subsidy
application by completing and submitting a Change in Circumstance form to the regional office of the Department
of Education, as per the Child Care Subsidy Policy, ELCD-2021-SUB-C1. Failure to notify the regional office of
changes in circumstance may result in an overpayment that must be repaid by the parent/guardian to the child care
service and/or Child Care Subsidy being cancelled.
3. Where the child is removed from the child care service by the parent/guardian permanently, the parent/guardian is
responsible to follow the child care service’s policy on providing notice to that service, and must also notify the
regional office by giving a minimum two week notice. The parent/guardian will be responsible for payment to the
child care service for the period for which notice was not provided. Refer to ELCD-2021-SUB-F1 of the Child Care
Subsidy Policy Manual for information on Notice of Termination.
4. Where Child Care Subsidy funding is approved, an Approval of Child Care Subsidy letter will be sent to the
applicant(s) and an Authorization to Provide Goods/Services form will be sent to the regulated child care service.
Each month the child care service will submit an invoice on behalf of the child, based on the child’s attendance
record. Refer to ELCD-2021-SUB-C1 of the Child Care Subsidy Policy Manual for information on Child Care
Subsidy Approvals.
5. Where the child is absent from the child care service due to illness or any other reason, the parent/guardian must
notify the child care service (NOT the regional office) on the first day of absence. Refer to ELCD-2021-SUB-F1 of
the Child Care Subsidy Policy Manual for information on Attendance.
6. The parent(s)/guardian(s) are responsible for notifying the regional office when a child for whom Child Care
Subsidy has been approved is absent for three consecutive days when the child was scheduled to be in
attendance. Refer to ELCD-2021-SUB-F1 of the Child Care Subsidy Policy Manual for information on Attendance.
7. The Child Care Subsidy Monthly Attendance Records will be reviewed for a child’s attendance at the child care
service. If the Department identifies that there is a pattern of non-attendance, without adequate explanation, it may
result in a review of the approved Child Care Subsidy and possible termination of benefits. Should the Child Care
Subsidy be cancelled, a two-week notice shall will be given in writing to the parent(s)/guardian(s) and the child care
service provider. Refer to ELCD-2021-SUB-F1 of the Child Care Subsidy Policy Manual for information on
Attendance.
8. Parents/guardians are responsible for the choice of regulated child care in which the child participates and
adhering to Child Care Subsidy Polices.
9. Where the above Terms and Conditions are not met, the Department of Education will review the Child Care
Subsidy approval, which may result in termination of benefits.