Limits in Your Province/Territory. please

[Rachael]

Rachael, it's a pretty generalized statement to say that Ontario's fees are $10-$15 higher than yours. In Toronto maybe, but I'm in Belleville, a city of 50,000, and I charge between $30-$35, depending on age/hours. You can't be $10-$15 below that. Even Ottawa is between $35-$50/day, depending on where you are. It's the huge cities, Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, that have massively inflated daycare costs. The vast majority of us are pretty much in line with the rest of the country.

Bear in mind - Halifax IS A CITY so it's fair to compare city rates. It's the capital of NS, it's where the work is, and it's the only main airport in the Maritimes.

I am the top level at $35.00 in the city. Outside the city it's around $25 a day. There's people just 15 mins outside Halifax charging $22 a day with snacks and lunch for 6am until 6pm, with receipts!

Direct cut and pastes from local Kijiji Ads and a local FB page...

"My name is Tammy and I have been taking kids into my home for over 8 years. I currently have one or two spots available either full or part time. I provide lunch and two snacks per day and charge $25 for full days and $15 for half days. If you have any questions or would like more information please let me know."

"Starting in July 2015 I will have 3 spots available in my home for childcare. I've decided to be a stay at home mom with my 3yr old boy and my 3month old girl. $25 a day will include all meals and snacks (breakfast and lunch) crafts and lots of activities for all ages, indoor and outdoors. I'm 28 yrs old and have Studied Human Services Educational Support and have lots of experinece with children of all ages. I'm located in Newport Station just a few minutes outside Windsor. Please contact me for more information!"

"Fun and Reliable Childcare
Hi everyone. My name is Tania and I am offering childcare within my home. I am a mother of 3 lovely ladies and have 15+ years childcare experience.
I am located in Shearwater and my home is smoke free. I have a fenced in yard, and large activity area within my home.
I am offering spots for both Fulltime and Partime care. I offer semi-structured care, included will be various activites, outside playtime, crafts and nap/quiet time. I will also be including 2 snacks and lunch in my rate for full time. I am looking to care for children from infants to 5yrs.
My rate is daily $22 for Fulltime and part-time would be $15 per day.
Childcare is something I am passionate about and so happy to be able start this venture and maybe create it into something more. If you need someone to help you out with your childcare needs please feel free to contact me to get more information.
Thanks
Pictures of my home in comments!"

"Looking for childcare? Look no further! on Kijiji http://www.kijiji.ca/…/looking-for-c...30;/1021791431

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i am offering part-time, full-time or before/after school care from my lower sackville home. $25/day or $12...
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So your $35 for outside the city rates, less our $22-$25 for outside the city rates, is indeed a difference of between $10-$15 as stated.

I'm in the city boundaries hence I am $35 and as you said, for other cities, even Ottawa it would be between $35 and $50.

Inidentally, compare the cost of living in Halifax and Ottawa and then consider our income levels.

http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living...a&city2=Ottawa

http://lisaschuyler.com/index.php/20...n-nova-scotia/