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Childcare Costs in Ottawa (ON)
Childcare Costs in Ottawa, ON (2026)
What licensed daycare costs in Ottawa after the $10-a-day (CWELCC) reductions, with provincial context and subsidies that lower it.
~$477/monthAverage post-subsidy licensed daycare in Ottawa is around $477/month per child ($22/day cap).
How fees work here
In Ottawa, ON, daycare follows the ON approach under the national $10-a-day program: $22/day cap. The Canada Child Benefit and provincial supports can reduce your net cost further — see our child benefits guide.
| City | Ottawa |
|---|---|
| Province | ON |
| Approx. monthly fee (per child) | $477 |
| Approx. yearly | $5,724 |
| Fee regime | $22/day cap |
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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