Ontario Child Care Tax Credit

The Ontario Child Care Tax Credit (known as Ontario Childcare Access and Relief from Expenses (CARE) Tax Credit) puts more money in the pockets of families and provides the flexibility they need to choose the child care options that work best for them.

• Eligible families can claim up to 75% of their eligible child care expenses, including services provided by child care centres, homes and camps.
• As announced in the 2021 Ontario Budget, the government will provide an automatic top‑up of 20 per cent of the credit entitlement for the 2021 taxation year.

You can claim this refundable tax credit when you file your personal income tax return.