About
The Métis Child Care Benefit (MCCB) is a monthly benefit to support parents with their Licensed or Registered License-Not-Required Child Care and Licensed Preschool fees. Eligible families can access this additional funding, bridging the connection with the provincial Affordable Child Care Benefit.
Coverage Amount(s)
- The supplement for Licensed or Registered License-Not-Required Child Care costs is calculated at a monthly rate, to a maximum of $750.00 per child, per month.
- The supplement for Licensed Preschool is calculated at a daily rate, to a maximum benefit of $12.50 per child, per day.
Eligibility
To apply, you will need:
- To be a MNBC Citizen and provide your Citizenship number. Not yet a Citizen? Visit the Apply for Citizenship page to learn more and start your application.
- Your child/children to be 12 years of age or younger and enrolled in the Métis Family Connections Early Years or Elementary and Secondary Years program.
- To have applied to the Affordable Child Care Benefit program (you will need to provide the approval or denial letter in your MCCB application). Apply for the provincial Affordable Child Care Benefit.
- To have completed the Child Care Provider form. This form will be provided during the application process and must completed by the parent/legal guardian and child care provider.
How to Apply
Contact your Métis Family Connections Navigator to request the application form.