Childcare Costs in Halifax (NS)

Childcare Costs in Halifax, NS (2026)

What licensed daycare costs in Halifax after the $10-a-day (CWELCC) reductions, with provincial context and subsidies that lower it.

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~$521/monthAverage post-subsidy licensed daycare in Halifax is around $521/month per child (~50% reduced).

How fees work here

In Halifax, NS, daycare follows the NS approach under the national $10-a-day program: ~50% reduced. 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) $521
Approx. yearly $6,252
Fee regime ~50% reduced
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.