Home Daycare Accounting: Taxes and Expenses for Home Child Care Providers
Simplified accounting for your home child care business
LeComptable.ca helps home child care providers and private daycares across Canada — including home child care providers (RSG) in Québec — keep their books and file their taxes. We handle your bookkeeping and your self-employed tax return.
Government subsidies and parent fees, food, educational materials, the part of your home used for child care: we help you deduct every eligible expense and keep your receipts in order. Online service, at your own pace.
Our accounting services for home daycares
Bookkeeping and income tracking
We keep your accounting records in line with the requirements of the tax authorities and of your province’s child care program.
Tax returns and tax savings
Maximize your credits and deductions with tax management adapted to home daycares.
Subsidies and tax credits
We make sure your subsidies are reported correctly and that your returns meet the tax rules in force.
Financial advice for home daycares
Get personalized support to manage your finances and anticipate your tax obligations throughout the year.
Why choose LeComptable.ca for your home daycare accounting?
Specialized home daycare expertise
We understand the reality of home child care and adapt our support to government requirements.
Simple, efficient digital tools
We give you accounting tools that are accessible and easy to use.
Tax savings and guaranteed compliance
Our team helps you maximize your savings and avoid errors in your tax returns.
Frequently asked questions about home daycare accounting
What are the main deductible expenses for a home daycare?
Eligible expenses include food, educational materials, electricity, heating, insurance and part of your housing costs (if applicable).
How can I optimize my tax return as a home daycare provider?
We analyze your situation to maximize your deductions and make sure your subsidies are handled correctly.
What is the tax difference between a daycare centre and a home daycare?
Home child care providers are generally self-employed and report their income differently from daycare centres operated as businesses with employees. We help you keep your return compliant.
Which home expenses can a home daycare deduct?
A home child care provider can generally deduct the expenses incurred to earn child care income: children’s food, toys and educational materials, cleaning products, business insurance and part of the home expenses (heating, electricity, maintenance, mortgage interest or rent), based on the space and the time used for child care. We calculate these proportions with you and keep a record of the method used.
How much does accounting cost for a home daycare?
The price depends on your volume of transactions. For a home daycare provider’s tax return, get a personalized price with the calculator on our pricing page. If you also want monthly bookkeeping, our packages start at $150 per month.
