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Childcare Costs in Quebec City (QC)
Childcare Costs in Quebec City, QC (2026)
What licensed daycare costs in Quebec City in 2026 under Quebec's reduced-contribution system, with the supports that lower it.
$9.65 a day, about $209/monthQuebec's reduced-contribution infant fee is $9.65 a day in 2026, about $209 a month per child.
How fees work here
Quebec's reduced-contribution system pre-dates and sits outside the federal CWELCC agreements. The 2026 infant fee is $9.65 a day. The Canada Child Benefit and provincial supports can reduce your net cost further — see our child benefits guide.
| City | Quebec City |
|---|---|
| Province | QC |
| Approx. monthly fee (per child) | $209 |
| Approx. yearly | $2,508 |
| Fee regime | $9.65 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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