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Childcare Costs in Montreal (QC)
Childcare Costs in Montreal, QC (2026)
What licensed daycare costs in Montreal after the $10-a-day (CWELCC) reductions, with provincial context and subsidies that lower it.
~$203/monthAverage post-subsidy licensed daycare in Montreal is around $203/month per child (~$9.35/day reduced).
How fees work here
In Montreal, QC, daycare follows the QC approach under the national $10-a-day program: ~$9.35/day reduced. The Canada Child Benefit and provincial supports can reduce your net cost further — see our child benefits guide.
| City | Montreal |
|---|---|
| Province | QC |
| Approx. monthly fee (per child) | $203 |
| Approx. yearly | $2,436 |
| Fee regime | ~$9.35/day 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.
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