Childcare Costs in Vancouver (BC)

Childcare Costs in Vancouver, BC (2026)

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

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$28 to $52 a day across BCBC infant fees range from $28 a day in Kelowna to $52 a day in Richmond, a Vancouver suburb, or about $608 to $1,128 a month per child. The CCPA report text gives no single Vancouver median, and some funded sites charge $10 a day.

How fees work here

In Vancouver, BC, fees are reduced under the federal-provincial CWELCC child care agreement. The 2026 infant figure is $28 to $52 a day across BC cities. The Canada Child Benefit and provincial supports can reduce your net cost further — see our child benefits guide.

City Vancouver
Province BC
Approx. monthly fee (per child) $608 to $1,128
Approx. yearly $7,296 to $13,536
Fee regime $28 to $52 a day across BC cities; some funded sites $10 a day
Plan your family budget: use the childcare cost calculator & baby cost calculator, and compare other cities on childcare costs across Canada.
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.