Services de garde éducatifs subventionnés (CPE and subsidised daycares)
Services de garde éducatifs subventionnés (CPE and subsidised daycares) helps Quebec families pay for licensed childcare when parents work, attend school, or participate in job training. Run by Ministère de la Famille (Quebec) (Ministère de la Famille).
550K+
$10.35
Varies — Portail d'inscription aux services de garde waitlist system (can be 1–3 years in Montreal)
1-855-336-8568
Ready to apply?
Applications go through Portail d'inscription aux services de garde.
Income limits
Exact income thresholds for Quebec aren't published as a simple table: use our full calculator for a personalized 2026 estimate.
Go to the full cost & subsidy calculatorHow copays work
The base daily contribution at CPEs and subsidised daycares is $10.35/day (2025). For higher-income families, modulated fees apply based on net family income. Private non-subsidised daycares (garderies non subventionnées) charge market rates and do not receive provincial subsidies directly.
⚠️ Waitlist
Subsidised spaces are highly sought after, especially in Montreal. Register on the Portail d'inscription aux services de garde as soon as your child is born (registration isn't possible before birth). Order on CPE and subsidised-daycare lists depends on priority categories, then on time elapsed since the start date you choose, or since your registration if you register after that date.
Apply as early as possible: do not wait.
How to apply: step by step
Documents needed, portal walkthrough
Estimate your benefit
See how much subsidy you may receive
Find approved providers
Only some daycares accept the subsidy
Frequently asked questions
Common questions answered
Contact Ministère de la Famille
1-855-336-8568 · Mon–Fri 8am–5pm ET
Visit Ministère de la Famille website