🧸 Child Care 2026
Child Care Cost Calculator 2026
CWELCC vs private — after federal deduction and Ontario Child Care Tax Credit.
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CWELCC Regulated
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Private Care
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After Federal Deduction + Ontario CARE tax credit
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Annual Savings with CWELCC
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CWELCC?
The Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system is a federal initiative to reduce regulated child care fees. In Ontario, licensed centres enrolled in the agreement offer subsidized fees. Not all centres are enrolled.
Is the Ontario CARE tax credit still available?
Yes. The Ontario CARE tax credit is worth up to 75% of eligible child care expenses for low-income families (up to $20,000), reducing to 20% at higher incomes (at $150,000 AFNI).