Child care costs in Manitoba (2026)
Rules verified against official sources on 2026-07-05. Figures below are computed by the same engine as our cost calculator.
Manitoba caps fees at funded facilities by regulation: $10 per day for infant and preschool care of 4–10 hours ($15 for over 10 hours, $5 under 4), and $10 per day for school-age care across a regular three-period school day — in force since December 2024.
The Child Care Subsidy can reduce the subsidized portion further: full subsidy applies below $23,883–$37,116 of family net income depending on family composition, with partial subsidy up to $82,877. Even fully subsidized families pay the small non-subsidized portion of $1–$3 per day. Thresholds were last raised in February 2022; Manitoba's online estimator gives exact amounts.
What full-time care typically costs in Manitoba
Monthly figures at a typical (median) provider fee, full-time centre care, before any income-tested subsidy. Universal programs (fee caps, automatic reductions) are applied; income-tested help can lower these further.
| Age group | Typical provider fee | What parents pay | Applied program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant | $650/mo | $216.67/mo | Manitoba regulated fee cap ($10/day) |
| Toddler | $550/mo | $216.67/mo | Manitoba regulated fee cap ($10/day) |
| Preschool | $452/mo | $216.67/mo | Manitoba regulated fee cap ($10/day) |
Typical fees are market medians; your provider's fee may differ. Use the calculator for your own income and situation.
Common questions
Is Manitoba child care $10 a day?
Yes, at funded facilities: the regulated maximum is $10/day for standard-hours infant and preschool care and for a full school-age day, in force since December 2024. Extended hours over 10 a day cost up to $15/day.
Who gets a full child care subsidy in Manitoba?
Full subsidy applies below a family-composition-dependent net income threshold between $23,883 and $37,116, with partial subsidy up to $82,877. Even with full subsidy, families pay the $1–$3/day non-subsidized portion.
Official sources
- https://www.gov.mb.ca/education/childcare/families/childcare_fees.html
- https://www.gov.mb.ca/education/childcare/families/childcare_subsidies.html
Estimate your own cost in Manitoba
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