Exciting changes to the Nova Scotia Child Care Subsidy program!
Historically, family eligibility was assessed based on income and liquid asset value.
Effective May 29, 2024, applicants are no longer required to provide liquid asset value, letting families save to meet financial goals, like saving for retirement or a downpayment on a home, without impacting their subsidy eligibility.
The program is also transitioning from a paper-based form to an online/ digital application.
The move from paper to digital applications will reduce the administrative burden and decrease turnaround time for processing.
Paper-based/ PDF forms are no longer available for download, however applicants who have a paper-based/ PDF form in progress may submit them for processing (via the secure upload form for PDF applications and digital supporting documents) until Wednesday, June 12, 2024. After that date applications will only be accepted via the new online service.
Création en cours de nouvelles places pour la garde d’enfants dans les différentes régions de la province.
Le tarif passera à 10 dollars par jour en moyenne d’ici à 2026.
Programs
Nova Scotia Child Care Subsidy Program (en anglais seulement)
Eligibility, documentation requirements and a pathway to our new online application service.
Pour trouver un service de garde d’enfants
Services agréés de garde d’enfants en milieu familial, centres agréés de garde d’enfants, et Programme de prise en charge avant et après l’école de la Nouvelle-Écosse
Inclusion Support & Early Childhood Development Intervention Services (en anglais seulement)
Inclusive child care programs & services to families with children diagnosed with/at risk for developmental delay from birth to school entry.
Resources
Nova Scotia Child Care Directory (en anglais seulement)
The Government of Nova Scotia licenses child care facilities throughout the province. This directory lets you search for facilities by name and/or location.
Jouons ensemble : Guide à l'intention des parents d'enfants de 4 ans
Afro-Canadien (PDF 3.9 MB) | Anglais (PDF 4.5 MB) | Français (PDF 4.1 MB) | Mi'kmaq (PDF 1.9 MB)
Capable, confiant et curieux
Cadre pédagogique pour l’apprentissage des jeunes enfants de la Nouvelle-Écosse sert de guide aux éducatrices de la petite enfance et aux responsables pédagogiques dans leur travail auprès des jeunes enfants de la naissance à l’âge de huit ans.