Find childcare help in Alberta
MapleCub covers Alberta's subsidy programs and early learning, plus guides written for parents who are working the system for the first time.
What full-time infant care actually costs in Alberta
Computed from Alberta's 2026 CWELCC/subsidy rules, verified 2026-07-05.
Median sticker price ≈ $1,100/mo. After Alberta flat parent fee ($326.25/month): $326.25/mo.
See toddler & preschool costs, with sourcesCWELCC / Alberta Child Care Subsidy: childcare assistance
Alberta's childcare subsidy program helps working families pay for licensed childcare. Run by Alberta Children's Services.
Preschool Autism Hub: early learning
Preschool Autism Hub provides early learning for eligible Alberta children.
Parent guides
In-depth guides for Alberta families: daycare costs, inspection reports, quality ratings, subsidy rules and waitlists.
Also available for Alberta families
Tax credits, inspection reports and quality ratings
Federal & Provincial Tax Credits
CCB, childcare expense deduction & provincial credits
Preschool Autism Hub
Early learning program
Daycare Cost Guide
Average monthly rates by age
Inspection Reports
How to read licensing records
Quality: Alberta Child Care Licensing
Licensing & quality standards
When to Start Looking
Timelines for every age
Subsidy Questions & Appeals
Eligibility, denials & your rights
State of Child Care in Canada 2026 (data report)
National supply, cost & transparency data
How many licensed daycares are in Alberta?
Counts, supply per 1,000 children, free CSV
Alberta communities with only one licensed option
Every one named and linked
Explore the data behind these pages: MapleCub Data Lab
Browse daycares by city in Alberta
City guides with licensed provider listings, ratings, and local details
Are you a Alberta daycare provider?
For operators: licensing, rates, inspection prep.
Browse daycares in Alberta
Search licensed providers near you. Filter by subsidy, rating and hours.
Search Alberta daycares