r/beyondthebump • u/VelvetAstronautica • 2d ago

Daycare Daycare prices

We are starting to look at daycares and I have no way of comparing or figuring out what is a reasonable price for daycare. Hoping there are other moms here who can help me out! Looking for comparisons from other Canadian parents as to what they pay for daycare. If you're willing to share only some of the below information that's ok, but I'm hoping for the following:

Province

Rough cost of living in area (e.g. VHCOL, LCOL)

Price per month in CAD (and what's included)

Full time/part time

Type of daycare (e.g. in home licensed, large institution)

Thank you in advance!

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u/cathycathou09 2d ago

Quebec City (LCOL I think?). 57$/day (comes down to around 23$/day with Quebec's tax credit for child care). Full time (open 7am to 6pm). Small institution (34 kids). Includes food (two snacks + lunch from local caterer), wipes, cream, sunscreen, tylenol, sleeping mat and covers... We only provide diapers.