Childcare Cost Calculator (Canada)

Childcare Cost Calculator: What Daycare Costs in Your City

Pick your city and number of children to estimate your monthly and yearly licensed-daycare cost in Canada, after the $10-a-day (CWELCC) reductions.

An estimate based on average post-subsidy fees by city (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, 2023–2025). Actual fees vary by centre, age and your province’s rules — check with your local provider.
See the full data: childcare costs across Canada, the child benefits guide (subsidies that lower this), and our baby cost calculator.
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How much does daycare cost in Canada?

Under the national $10-a-day (CWELCC) program, licensed daycare fees have fallen sharply — from over $1,800/month in some cities to a $10–22/day range. Quebec has long had ~$9–10/day care; Ontario caps fees around $22/day; Alberta is at a $15/day flat fee; BC reduces market fees. Subsidies through the Canada Child Benefit can lower your net cost further.