Childcare & schools
Learn more about childcare and schools in Montreal
Register your child for daycare or school
Daycare registration
Register your child on the La Place 0-5 when you have your address in Montreal. Your child's information will be shared with daycares near your home, and they will contact you when there is an available spot for your child's age range.
School registration
Register in person with the school board and provide all necessary documents. If you are an international student, you may have the option of choosing between English or French schools, which you'll need to confirm with the school board.
Here are the links to the two main school boards:
On campus childcare
CPE Concordia
For children 18 months to five years of age, on the Sir George Williams Campus. Please contact the Centre de la petite enfance (CPE) directly since they are not affiliated with the Concordia University Student Parents Centre.
Concordia Student Union daycare and nursery
For children three months to five years of age, on the Sir George Williams Campus.
Concordia Student Union drop-in daycare
For children three months to ten years of age, on the Sir George Williams Campus. Call or email to schedule to schedule childcare, or drop-in (subject to availability).
Observation nursery
Concordia’s Observation Nursery is a place where young children can develop independent skills in a secure and nurturing atmosphere, full of interesting and stimulating materials to explore. The Observation Nursery includes a nursery room, an observation room and a parent seminar room.
The program is designed for three to four year-olds, but younger or older participants may be eligible. Enrolment is on a first-come basis. Near the SGW campus.
CPE P’tits Profs
For children three months to five years of age, on the Loyola Campus. The Centre de la petite enfance (CPE) is not affiliated with the Concordia University Student Parents Centre. Please contact CPE directly.
Tax credit for childcare
Quebec Tax Credit for Childcare Expenses
The refundable tax credit for childcare expenses is one of the tax measures for families. The tax rate is based on your family income.
If you meet the requirements, you can receive advance payments of the tax credit for childcare expenses instead of waiting to claim the tax credit when you file your income tax return.
