I would guess that just like in USA the entrance age into KG or Pre KG would be 5 or 6 yrs of age. so prior to that if both mom and dad are working and there is no "elder" in the family to keep care of the child you are pretty much fored to put your child with a baby sitter/daycare.

My question is
- If parents work fulltime, how much would a daycare say from 7 am to 7 pm 5 days a week cost in GTA ?

- Does the govt subsidise childcare ? Are ther govt subsidised v/s private daycare, if so any qualitative difference ?

- For kids that are slightly older (3-4 yrs) is there any teaching ie are they tought something v/s just playing all day ?

Thanks

Costs depends on your Babysitting facility you are choosing.

If it is home based "unprofessional" - $1 to $2 each hour, all food is yours

If you go to professional and licensed ones - it is $800 to $1500 each month. These people also take care of food requirements of your child. My son goes in one of such facility, trust me these guys take care of child.

Subsidy from Government - Forget it - If you have balance in bank they won't give you any subsidy

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Orginally posted by Desi # 1

Subsidy from Government - Forget it - If you have balance in bank they won't give you any subsidy

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