Find childcare help in Manitoba
MapleCub covers Manitoba'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 Manitoba
Computed from Manitoba's 2026 CWELCC/subsidy rules, verified 2026-07-05.
Median sticker price ≈ $650/mo. After Manitoba regulated fee cap ($10/day): $216.67/mo.
See toddler & preschool costs, with sourcesManitoba Child Care Subsidy: childcare assistance
Manitoba's childcare subsidy program helps working families pay for licensed childcare. Run by Manitoba Families.
Aboriginal Head Start: early learning
Aboriginal Head Start provides early learning for eligible Manitoba children.
Parent guides
In-depth guides for Manitoba families: daycare costs, inspection reports, quality ratings, subsidy rules and waitlists.
Also available for Manitoba families
Tax credits, inspection reports and quality ratings
Federal & Provincial Tax Credits
CCB, childcare expense deduction & provincial credits
Aboriginal Head Start
Early learning program
Daycare Cost Guide
Average monthly rates by age
Inspection Reports
How to read licensing records
Quality: Manitoba 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 Manitoba?
Counts, supply per 1,000 children, free CSV
Manitoba 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 Manitoba
City guides with licensed provider listings, ratings, and local details
Are you a Manitoba daycare provider?
For operators: licensing, rates, inspection prep.
Browse daycares in Manitoba
Search licensed providers near you. Filter by subsidy, rating and hours.
Search Manitoba daycares