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I've been living in my daughter's house for a year and take care of my grandchildren while my daughter is out for work every day (from 8 to 5). One kid is 5 and another one is 2. Though I never asked but my daughter gave me $800 every month and said the money is for me helping take care the kids for her. Do I need to claim the total amount of money that I received from her for this year income tax? And if so under what category?
It appears that you are an employee and your daughter has paid employment income to you for $800 / month. She (as your employer) should issue a T4 slip to you and she should have remitted payroll taxes to the CRA. You have to include the income received on your tax return - line 101 - employment income.