Program Description
The KIA Licensed Child Care Subsidy Program is designed with two purposes:
- To encourage the use of licensed child care centres in the Kitikmeot region
- 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:
- Be registered with the Kitikmeot Inuit Association under the Nunavut Agreement
- Be employed while the child is attending a licensed child facility
- 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:
- Completed and signed application form
- Copy of applicant’s identification (birth certificate, health care card, driver’s license, etc.)
- Copy of identification for all dependents claimed (ie. birth certificate, health care card, etc.)
For facilities outside the Kitikmeot Region, please submit:
- Banking direct deposit form
- 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)