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5 B.C. Cities Listed as Most Expensive Places for Daycare in Canada

A CCPA report says only 11 of 35 Canadian cities have $10-a-day daycare or cheaper, and B.C. holds all five of the priciest spots.

  • According to a Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives report, Canadian cities occupy the top spots for the most expensive daily daycare costs nationwide, despite federal goals to achieve $10-a-day childcare.
  • Richmond, Vancouver, Surrey and Burnaby rank as the country's most expensive cities for childcare. Richmond parents spend on average $52 daily for infants and $42 for preschool-aged children.
  • Kelowna ranks among the most expensive cities, with average daily costs of $28 for infants and $24 for preschoolers. Only 18 per cent of daycare spaces there cost $10 per day.
  • Implementing $10-a-day daycare in Kelowna would provide parents approximately $393 in monthly savings per child. Nationally, the Canadian Centre report claims only 11 of 35 cities have achieved such affordable rates.
  • Parents have seen some of the smallest savings since 2019, particularly for infants aged two years. These costs remain a significant financial burden for families despite ongoing childcare initiatives.
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Peace Arch News broke the news in British Columbia, Canada on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
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