Important: We are at program capacity and are accepting waitlist applications. Please follow the application link to apply to the waitlist. For support reach out to your Family Support Administrator or email us at ELCCsupport@metisnation.org.
Program Description
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Child Care Subsidy Program assists Métis families with accessing safe, high-quality child care. The program is for Métis families who have child care costs for their children attending licensed child care. This program supports the mandatory cost associated with child care and, at this time, does not include specialized, additional fees such as programming, application costs, and food. The unique program considers a family’s income and expenses to calculate a subsidy.
Families can also access other child care fee programs, such as the child care fee subsidy, and benefit from Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care rate reductions.
Private child care may be approved on a case-by-case basis, with additional documentation required. Information is provided in the 2024-2025 Private Child Care Limits Supplemental guide.
Eligibility
To qualify for the MNO Child Care Subsidy Program:
- One parent or guardian must be an MNO citizen eligible for direct support
- Applicants must have a child aged 0-12 accessing formal child care
- Attending child care or having a guaranteed spot (i.e. not on a waitlist)
- Applicants must reside in Ontario
All Métis families who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply. A waitlist may be implemented from time to time.
Application Process
Families are required to apply online. The online application will require families to have the following information
- Child Care forms (available for download on the application)
- Proof of child’s age
- Citizenship information
- Guardianship information (if applicable)
- Parenting agreement information (if applicable)
- Household income information- such as the most recent Notice of Assessment for all adults or two recent pay stubs
- Budget information.
If a family has trouble accessing the information required, they can email elccsupport@metisnation.org.
When the application is received, it will be reviewed by a Family Supports Administrator and the ELCC leadership team. The team will contact you if more information is required.
View the 2024-2025 Subsidy Guide and FAQ
CONTACT: If you need help with your application or would like to learn more about the Program please contact the Early Learning and Child Care team at elccsupport@metisnation.org