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Types of Daycares

There are various kinds of daycares in Quebec. Some daycares only accept children 18 months or older.ÌýThey may offer full or part-time services, or services with flexible scheduling. They can take in up to 80 children 0 to 5 years old.ÌýDaycares are regulated and monitored by the government;Ìýhowever, they can offer different programs and activities.

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  • Early Childhood Centres / Centre de la petite enfance (CPE)

These non-profit childcare centres provide spaces for aÌýreduced contribution ofÌý$9.10 a day.Ìý Two thirds of the board of directors are parents whose children attend the centre.Ìý

ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ has twoÌýCPE's:ÌýºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ CPEÌýDowntown Campus, and .Ìý

  • Private-subsidized Daycares

These for-profit,Ìýprivately run daycaresÌýoffer spaces for a reduced contribution ofÌý$9.10Ìýa day.Ìý The Student's Society of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University (SSMU) runs the in the Downtown Campus.

  • Private, Non-subsidized DaycaresÌý

These daycares are for-profit and are privately run. A private unsubsidized daycare can set its own rates (usually $35 or more a day). Parents may be entitled to a based on family income.Ìý

  • Home-based Daycares / Milieu familial

These daycares are run by providers inÌýprivate homes. There may be places available at $9.10 per day.ÌýIf there are 6 children or fewer, it is not mandatory for the daycare to be recognized by a coordinating office. They can only accept 2 infants (under 18 months.)ÌýIf there are 7-9 children, the daycareÌýmust be recognized by a coordinating office. They can only accept 4 infants.ÌýThere must be a daycare provider and an assistant on site.Ìý


Registering for Daycare

The Government of Quebec has a centralized waiting list system for ALL subsidized and non-subsidizedÌýdaycares and childcare centresÌýcalledÌý. The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ CPEÌýchildcare centre and the SSMU daycareÌýare included in this list.ÌýParents must create a profile and select the locations they are interested in. When an available space that matches the child's age becomes available, they will receive a notification. Due to high demand and a limited number of spaces, it is strongly recommended that parents start makingÌýarrangements as early as 6 months to a year in advance of the desired registration. It is not possible to know how long it will take for a space to becomeÌýavailable.ÌýTo view a map of daycareÌýlocations in Montreal, please visit:Ìý.


Cost of Daycare

Daily fees at a subsidized daycare are $9.10Ìýa day. At an non-subsidized daycare, the daily fees can range from $35 to $60. The Quebec Ministry of Finance has aÌýtool that will calculateÌýthe daily cost of daycare after applying provincial and federal tax benefits and deductions. It takes into consideration the parents' income, and the fees at a subsidized or unsubsidized daycare: .

Childcare Tax Credits andÌýBenefits

To learn more aboutÌýclaiming a tax credit,Ìýqualifying expenses, and obtainingÌýadvanced payments,Ìýplease visit:

Revenue Quebec'sÌý

Canada Revenue Agency's Ìýand


Employee and Family Assistance ProgramÌý

Your EAP offers a personalized approach to helping you. Our specialists can provide you with resources and tools to help you cope with the stress, guilt, and sense of ‘being overwhelmed,’ often associated with caregiving responsibilities. They can also provide a one on-one telephone consultation to assess, identify and locate caregiving services—including provider options, location, current availability and fees—to suit your needs for day-to-day challenges or long-term solutions. Full details here.

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