Canada Child Care Cost by Province
Compare childcare and daycare costs across provinces. Shows subsidies available, cost breakdowns and budgeting for parents.
Monthly Cost
$1,600
$1,600/child
Annual Cost
$19,200
For 12 months, 1 child
✓ Subsidy Available
Means-tested subsidy available. $10/day program in some regions.
Contact your provincial government or local childcare office for eligibility and application
Cost by Age Group (Ontario)
Infant (0-2 years)
$1,800
$21,600/year
Toddler (2-4 years)
$1,600
$19,200/year
Preschool (4-5 years)
$1,400
$16,800/year
Toddler Childcare Cost Comparison (Monthly)
Quebec$850
Saskatchewan$950
Manitoba$1,000
Ontario$1,600
Alberta$1,800
British Columbia$1,900
Types of Childcare
Licensed Daycare
Commercial childcare centers (usually most expensive)
Family Daycare
In-home care by licensed provider (often mid-range)
Home-Based
Care by unlicensed individual (varies widely)
Nanny
Private in-home care (often most expensive)
💡 Childcare Tips
- • Ask about before/after school programs to reduce costs
- • Some employers offer childcare subsidies or benefits
- • Tax deductions available for childcare expenses (check CRA)
- • Explore government childcare subsidy programs in your province
- • Some regions offer reduced rates for lower-income families
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