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At Clever Cub, we’re committed to making quality childcare more affordable for families. Two government-supported programs can help reduce your monthly fees:
Learn More About CCFRI
The CCFRI is a provincial program that helps reduce and stabilize child care costs for families enrolled in licensed centers like Clevercub Daycare. Families with children up to Kindergarten age can save up to $900 per month, per child.
You don’t need to apply separately—if your child attends a participating daycare like Clevercub, the savings are automatically applied to your monthly fees. This program is available for the 2024–25 school year.
Parent Fee Reduction Details
Here’s an example of potential savings on full-time childcare in BC:
This subsidy is not based on household income—it depends on your child’s age and whether they are in full- or part-time care.
It’s designed to make child care more affordable, helping families give their children a strong early start. As of the 2024–25 year, the program offers up to $900 per child, per month, a significant increase from previous years. Best of all, this support can be combined with other programs like the Affordable Child Care Benefit (ACCB) for even more savings.
Reach out to us to learn how this applies when enrolling your child at Clevercub Daycare.
| Rate Category | Group Child Care | Family & In-Home |
|---|---|---|
|
Under 36 Months |
$900 |
$600 |
|
3 Years to Kindergarten |
$545
|
$500 |
|
Kindergarten
|
$320
|
$320
|
|
Grade 1 to Age 12
|
$115
|
$145
|
|
Preschool
|
$95
|
N/A |
Learn More About ACCB
The ACCB is a government-funded program that helps families with an annual household income of $111,000 or less. Eligible families can receive up to $1,250 per child, per month, based on factors like the child’s age, care type, and family size.
Applications are submitted directly to the BC government, and eligibility must be renewed each year. This benefit can be combined with other subsidies to further reduce your daycare costs at Clevercub.
Maximum Monthly Funding
A parent or guardian must meet the following requirements:
Be a resident of British Columbia with a valid B.C. address.
Hold Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, Convention refugee status, or be classified as a person in need of protection.
Submit a completed application to the ministry, including the Social Insurance Number (SIN) of both the parent and their spouse (if applicable). If the SIN does not start with a number between 1 and 7, additional documentation verifying legal status in Canada will be required.
Most childcare options are eligible for this benefit. For details on funding rates, visit the Rates and Understanding Payments page. You can also use the Affordable Child Care Benefit Estimator to calculate your potential funding eligibility.
However, certain types of care are not covered, including non-licensed childcare provided by a family member living in your household, licensed occasional or drop-in care, and recreational care.
Parents must present a valid reason for requiring childcare from the following options:
Employment or self-employment
Enrollment in an educational program
Participation in a job training or employment program
Actively seeking employment (applies to one parent or guardian only)
Managing a medical condition that limits your ability to care for your child
Enrolling your child in a licensed preschool program
Childcare arranged or recommended by a social worker from the Ministry of Children and Family Development or an Indigenous Child and Family Services Agency
Childcare arranged or recommended by an authorized staff member under Indigenous law to provide child and family services.
The Affordable Child Care Benefit is an income-tested program, where eligibility is determined by your annual income after deductions or adjustments.
Typically, families earning up to $111,000 may qualify for funding. Those with higher incomes may still apply if they have significant deductions, such as for family size or children with additional support needs.
Learn more about sharing your income details with the Ministry of Education and Child Care.
Income testing may not apply to families caring for a child under an agreement outlined in the Child, Family and Community Service Act or Indigenous law.
Submit your application for funding by the end of the month in which child care begins. For instance, if your child care starts on September 1, ensure you apply by September 30.
Benefits must be renewed annually or whenever there is a change in the qualifying reason for needing child care. You can renew using My Family Services or by completing the Application Form (CF2900) (PDF).
| Group child care / multi-age child care | Funding |
|---|---|
|
Children under 19 months
|
$1,250
|
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Children 19 months and over but under 37 months
|
$1,060
|
|
Children 37 months and over but who have not reached school age
|
$550
|
|
Family child care / in-home multi-age child care
|
—
|
|
Children under 19 months
|
$1,250
|
|
Children 19 months and over but under 37 months
|
$1,000
|
|
Children 37 months and over but who have not reached school age
|
$550
|
|
Children of school age
|
$415
|
|
Preschool (children 30 months and over but who have not reached school age)
|
$225
|
|
Care surrounding school day (children of school age)
|
$210
|