Money Made Available For Child Care

$5.2 million dollars will be made available this year for child care in Nova Scotia. Premier Rodney MacDonald and the Community Services Minister Judy Streatch made the announcement earlier today.

"My government is committed to helping the families of this province access quality child care that is affordable and available for every child. We recognize how important it is for all children to have a great education and we know that for many Nova Scotia children, the foundation of that education begins in day care." States MacDonald on the official government release.

The total will reach close to $45 million over the next 8 years. Families with a net income of $62,000 or less will be eligible to receive subsidies proportionate to their income. The funding will also support child care givers by offering up to $5,000 per year for educational costs.

The funding takes place as of April 1st 2008.