Childcare Costs in Halifax (NS)

Childcare Costs in Halifax, NS (2026)

What licensed daycare costs in Halifax in 2026 after CWELCC fee reductions, with provincial context and the supports that lower it.

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$23 a day, about $499/monthHalifax has a median infant fee of $23 a day in 2026, about $499 a month per child.

How fees work here

In Halifax, NS, fees are reduced under the federal-provincial CWELCC child care agreement. The 2026 infant figure is $23 a day. The Canada Child Benefit and provincial supports can reduce your net cost further — see our child benefits guide.

City Halifax
Province NS
Approx. monthly fee (per child) $499
Approx. yearly $5,988
Fee regime $23 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.