Find childcare help in Quebec
MapleCub covers Quebec'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 Quebec
Computed from Quebec's 2026 CWELCC/subsidy rules, verified 2026-07-05.
Median sticker price ≈ $1,050/mo. After Quebec reduced contribution ($9.65/day, 2026): $209.08/mo.
See toddler & preschool costs, with sourcesCPE/Garderie subventionnée: childcare assistance
Quebec's childcare subsidy program helps working families pay for licensed childcare. Run by Ministère de la Famille.
Aide à l'éveil à la lecture et à l'écriture (AELE): early learning
Aide à l'éveil à la lecture et à l'écriture (AELE) provides early learning for eligible Quebec children.
Parent guides
In-depth guides for Quebec families: daycare costs, inspection reports, quality ratings, subsidy rules and waitlists.
Also available for Quebec families
Tax credits, inspection reports and quality ratings
Federal & Provincial Tax Credits
CCB, childcare expense deduction & provincial credits
Aide à l'éveil à la lecture et à l'écriture (AELE)
Early learning program
Daycare Cost Guide
Average monthly rates by age
Inspection Reports
How to read licensing records
Quality: CPE Recognition and Subsidised Status
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 Quebec?
Counts, supply per 1,000 children, free CSV
Quebec 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 Quebec
City guides with licensed provider listings, ratings, and local details
Are you a Quebec daycare provider?
For operators: licensing, rates, inspection prep.
Browse daycares in Quebec
Search licensed providers near you. Filter by subsidy, rating and hours.
Search Quebec daycares