KIA Licensed Child Care Subsidy Program

Program Description

The KIA Licensed Child Care Subsidy Program is designed with two purposes:

1. To encourage the use of licensed child care centres in the Kitikmeot region
2. To assist eligible working Kitikmeot Inuit with the financial cost of enrolling their children in licensed child care facilities.

Program Eligibility

The parent who registers the child must:

1. Be registered with the Kitikmeot Inuit Association under the Nunavut Agreement
2. Be employed while the child is attending a licensed child facility
3. Have legal custody of the enrolled child at least 50% of the time

* If you are receiving subsidies for childcare through other organizations (eg. another Inuit Association, Provincial/Territorial government, etc you may be ineligible for this program. These situations will be reviewed on a case by case basis to determine eligibility. *

Subsidy Payment

For licensed childcare facilities in the Kitikmeot region, subsidies will be paid directly to the provider and parents will be required to pay the remaining amount.

For facilities outside of the Kitikmeot region, parents must pay all costs and submit invoices and receipts for reimbursement.

Indirect childcare costs (eg. deposit, waitlist fees, late fees, etc are not covered under this program.

When applicable, Registration Fees will be included on approved applications.

Application Procedures

Applications to the Licensed Child Care Subsidy Program must include:

1. Completed and signed application form
2. Copy of applicant’s identification (birth certificate, health care card, driver’s license, etc.)
3. Copy of identification for all dependents claimed (ie. birth certificate, health care card, etc.)

For facilities outside the Kitikmeot Region, please submit:

1. Banking direct deposit form
2. Letter from the licensed child care facility that identifies:
   • Names of children enrolled
   • Expected daily or monthly costs
   • Enrollment status (full-time, part-time, drop-in)

** If you are eligible for government child care subsidies you must apply to those first **

Please ensure you have all the following items before submitting your application.

To be completed by the eligible Kitikmeot Inuit parent or Inuit legal guardian who is registering for the KIA Licensed Child Care Subsidy Program and is working

* This information will help us direct you to the most appropriate program for your needs

This program is only for working parents. If you are a student contact our Employment Services Coordinator at nmaksagak@kitia.ca for more information.

Please read the following and sign where indicated:

1. I understand that meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee funding. The actual amount of money received will be based on ELCC funds available when the application is reviewed. The KIA may amend the terms of the program with 60 days notice.
2. I agree to repay the amount of any financial assistance to which I am not entitled such as, but not limited to: any payments made to me in error; and/or any payments made for costs in excess of the amount actually incurred; and/or any payments that were used for costs that were not eligible for reimbursement under the contribution agreement.
3. I declare that the information given above is true, correct, completed and understand that it may be subject to verification. I understand that it is an offence to make false statements.
4. I authorize Kitikmeot Inuit Association (KIA) at any time to request information regarding my child’s enrollment, attendance or participation in a licensed child care program or custody arrangements related to my child.
5. I hereby authorize KIA to release and/or request information as required from Nunavut Government Department of Family Services, Department of Education, other subsidy providers and my childcare provider to determine my eligibility for the program and for verification purposes throughout the duration of the program.
6. I understand that the KIA may share the above information with the Government of Canada (GOC), and that I consent to the disclosure of this information to GOC. I understand that the information that I provided is protected under Canada’s Privacy Act and that I have a right under the Privacy Act to obtain access to that information from GOC.
7. This authorization will remain in effect UNLESS I give written instruction to cancel the authorization.

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