Settle Southwest

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Child Care

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  • There are many child care options available to parents within Manitoba.  These services are offered in a variety of locations, including schools, family homes, community centres, and independent facilities.  information on selecting quality child care.
  • Child care services in Manitoba. 
  • licensed child care facilities within the southwest region.
  • If you have school aged children you may be able to find an after/before school care program.  Talk to your child’s school office or the school division for names and contact information regarding the available programs.
  • To help Manitoban families with the cost of child care a monthly subsidy payment may be issued.  You must be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident of Canada, Convention Refugee or Protected Person, meet residency requirements and have a valid reason for needing child care.  The eligible amount of child care subsidy you will receive is based on your family income, family size and the type of child care you choose. Learn more about the child care subsidy program.     
  • Government Benefits
  • Canada Child Tax Benefit: You can apply for Child Tax Benefit if you have children under the age of 18 living with you. This benefit program is a federal government program that provides monthly payments to help you with the cost of raising your children.  The payments are made to a parent who has the responsibility of the child’s care.
  • Universal Child Care Benefit: The Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB) is paid monthly to help eligible families provide child care for their children under the age of six.  The UCCB provides families with a $100 monthly payment (up to $1,200 annually) for each qualified child.
For more information about these two programs and others please visit the Canada Revenue agency website.
  • Visit the Government of Manitoba website to find out more about the Manitoba Child Care programs.
  • The local immigrant settlement services may also help you find the appropriate child care services.  They are located in each community throughout the southwest region.  You can located them by contacting your local office (link to community pages)
  • If you are unable to find a child care center in the community of your choice on line, you may need to communicate with your local town office. There are many un-licensed child care centres within each community commonly found in family homes.

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