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Childcare Costs in Calgary (AB)
Childcare Costs in Calgary, AB (2026)
What licensed daycare costs in Calgary in 2026 after CWELCC fee reductions, with provincial context and the supports that lower it.
$15 a day, about $326/monthAlberta's set infant fee is $15 a day in 2026, about $326 a month per child.
How fees work here
In Calgary, AB, fees are reduced under the federal-provincial CWELCC child care agreement. The 2026 infant figure is $15 a day. 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 a day (2026 infant fee) |
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Infant fee from the CCPA, "The $10-a-day divide: Child care fees in Canada in 2026" (August 2026). Monthly and yearly amounts are our estimate: daily fee × 21.7 days. Actual fees vary by centre and child age; confirm with local providers and your province.
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