Alberta changed how childcare is funded in 2025, and a lot of what's online is out of date. Here's how it works now, plus a quick estimator for your family.
$326.25/month full-time
At licensed daycares that receive Alberta's affordability funding, every family pays the same flat fee, whatever their income. Part-time (50–99 hours a month) is $230.
You don't apply. It's built into your invoice.
Up to $644/month (kindergarten)
Families earning under $90,000 can apply for help with licensed care outside school hours. Grades 1–6: up to $366, and up to $644 in July and August.
Apply online through the Alberta Childcare Family Portal.
Our fees depend on your child's age group and schedule. Ask us for current rates: we'll tell you exactly what you'd pay and what's included.
Services we offer (ask what's included in your fee):
Answer three quick questions. We'll show the Alberta program that applies and the maximum amount, using the province's 2026 tables.
This is an estimate based on Alberta's published rates. Your exact amount depends on your registered hours and, for the subsidy, your CRA Notice of Assessment (line 15000).
Maximum monthly Child Care Subsidy for licensed care outside school hours, by family income.
| Family income | Kindergarten (facility, 100+ hrs) | Grades 1–6 (50+ hrs) | Grades 1–6, July & Aug (100+ hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 – $49,999 | $644 | $366 | $644 |
| $50,000 – $54,999 | $612 | $348 | $612 |
| $55,000 – $59,999 | $547 | $311 | $547 |
| $60,000 – $64,999 | $483 | $275 | $483 |
| $65,000 – $69,999 | $419 | $238 | $419 |
| $70,000 – $74,999 | $354 | $201 | $354 |
| $75,000 – $79,999 | $290 | $165 | $290 |
| $80,000 – $84,999 | $225 | $128 | $225 |
| $85,000 – $89,999 | $161 | $92 | $161 |
Source: Government of Alberta, Child Care Subsidy Program and Childcare fees, checked October 2026. Families needing care outside 6am–6pm or on weekends can receive an extra $100 a month per child (extended hours subsidy).
Fees depend on your child's age group and schedule. In Alberta, licensed daycares that receive provincial affordability funding charge a flat parent fee of $326.25 a month for full-time care. Call us or ask a question for our current rates, and see fees & subsidies for how funding works.
Yes. Alberta's Child Care Subsidy Program helps families earning under $90,000 a year with children in full-time kindergarten to grade 6 in licensed care outside school hours. You apply through the Alberta Childcare Family Portal. Our fees page explains it.
Tell us your child's age and schedule and we'll tell you what you'd pay, and what's included.