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Childcare Costs in Calgary (AB)
Childcare Costs in Calgary, AB (2026)
What licensed daycare costs in Calgary after the $10-a-day (CWELCC) reductions, with provincial context and subsidies that lower it.
~$326/monthAverage post-subsidy licensed daycare in Calgary is around $326/month per child ($15/day flat).
How fees work here
In Calgary, AB, daycare follows the AB approach under the national $10-a-day program: $15/day flat. The Canada Child Benefit and provincial supports can reduce your net cost further — see our child benefits guide.
| City | Calgary |
|---|---|
| Province | AB |
| Approx. monthly fee (per child) | $326 |
| Approx. yearly | $3,912 |
| Fee regime | $15/day flat |
Plan your family budget: use the childcare cost calculator & baby cost calculator, and compare other cities on childcare costs across Canada.
Estimates based on average post-subsidy fees (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, 2023-2025). Actual fees vary by centre and child age; confirm with local providers and your province.
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