The cost of childcare by province
Prices by age group at-a-glance
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Average monthly fees for full-day daycare by age group:
| Province | Infants | Toddlers | Pre-schoolers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Province | (0 to 18 months) | (18 to 30 months) | (30 months to kindergarten age) |
| AB | $900 | $561 | $535 |
| BC | $1047 | $907 | $761 |
| MB | $631 | $431 | $431 |
| NB | $740 | $653 | $620 |
| NS | $825 | $694 | $685 |
| ON | $1152 | $925 | $835 |
| PEI | $696 | $566 | $544 |
| QC | $152 | $152 | $152 |
| SK | $650 | $561 | $535 |
| NT | $900 | n/a | $600 |
| NU | $650 | n/a | $650 |
| YT | $690 | $630 | $600 |
Source: Early Childhood Education and Care in Canada, 2012
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2012 . lolololol Triple this now
Wow the difference a decade+ makes, national average then was $752, adjusted for inflation that would be $988 today (cumulative inflation since 2012 is 31.3%).
The current national average sits at $508. That’s a 94.63% reduction in real child care costs, across the country on average.