Ontario daycare cost estimator
Enter a provider quote, monthly fee support or reductions, deposits, and one-time fees to estimate monthly cash flow and first-month needs.
What to confirm before using a quote
Ask whether the amount is before or after confirmed reductions, what deposit is required, whether it is refundable, and which fees are due before your child starts.
Estimate
$1,400per month
First-month cash need
$1,400
12-month total
$16,800
This is a planning estimate only. Confirm provider fees, deposits, refund rules, subsidy status, and any CWELCC-related reductions directly with the provider or your municipality before making a decision.
Provider fee
Use the written monthly fee from the provider, not an old website screenshot.
Confirmed reductions
Enter only reductions or subsidies you have confirmed for your child and start date.
One-time costs
Deposits, registration fees, and first-month payments can make the first invoice much higher.