Find childcare help in Nova Scotia
MapleCub covers Nova Scotia's subsidy programs and early learning, plus guides written for parents who are working the system for the first time.
What full-time infant care actually costs in Nova Scotia
Computed from Nova Scotia's 2026 CWELCC/subsidy rules, verified 2026-07-05.
Median sticker price ≈ $1,020/mo. After Nova Scotia fee reduction (automatic): $521.67/mo.
See toddler & preschool costs, with sourcesCWELCC / NS Pre-Primary Subsidy — Childcare Assistance
Nova Scotia's childcare subsidy program helps working families pay for licensed childcare. Run by NS EECD.
Nova Scotia Pre-Primary Program — Early Learning
Nova Scotia Pre-Primary Program provides early learning for eligible Nova Scotia children.
Parent Guides
In-depth guides for Nova Scotia families — daycare costs, how to read inspection reports, quality ratings, and more.
Also available for Nova Scotia families
Tax credits, inspection reports, quality ratings, and more
Federal & Provincial Tax Credits
CCB, childcare expense deduction & provincial credits
Nova Scotia Pre-Primary Program
Early learning program
Daycare Cost Guide
Average monthly rates by age
Inspection Reports
How to read licensing records
Quality — Nova Scotia Day Care Act Licensing
Licensing & quality standards
When to Start Looking
Timelines for every age
Subsidy Questions & Appeals
Eligibility, denials & your rights
State of Child Care in Canada 2026 (data report)
National supply, cost & transparency data
How many licensed daycares are in Nova Scotia?
Counts, supply per 1,000 children, free CSV
Nova Scotia communities with only one licensed option
Every one named and linked
Explore the data behind these pages — MapleCub Data Lab
Browse daycares by city in Nova Scotia
City guides with licensed provider listings, ratings, and local details
Are you a Nova Scotia daycare provider?
Guides built for operators — licensing, rates, and inspection prep.
Browse daycares in Nova Scotia
Search licensed, province-verified childcare providers near you — filter by subsidy acceptance, quality, and more.
Search Nova Scotia daycares