Average Childcare Rates Nationwide
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We've gathered some sample childcare rates from across the country. Keep in mind that the rates may be different in your area. The size of your city and whether you choose a center or in-home care can affect the rates. So can
how full centers usually remain, the training/experience of the childcare provider, and what is included in the rate. What you pay for childcare is not as important as whether you are comfortable
with the care your child is receiving and whether your child is in a safe and nurturing environment.
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Most Expensive and Least Expensive Cities for Average Childcare Costs
Averages are based on a three-year old child attending a center-based childcare 5 days a week.
Most Expensive
Minneapolis, MN $640
Boston, MA $631
New York, NY $622
Washington, DC $570
Philadelphia, PA $515
Wilmington, DE $514
Manchester, NH $496
Anchorage, AK $487
Chicago, IL $484
San Diego, CA $483
Least Expensive
Tampa, FL $241
Jackson, MS $260
Mobile, AL $279
Billings, MT $287
New Orleans, LA $300
Springfield, IL $300
Charleston, WV $301
Little Rock, AR $302
Albuquerque, NM $ 313
Columbia, SC $314
Source: Runzheimer International
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Minnesota - Hennepin County - The Minneapolis Area
In Home Weekly Childcare Rates
Infant $155.00
Toddler $148.00
PreSchool $135.00
School Age $125.00
Center Based Weekly Childcare Rates
Infant $265.00
Toddler $215.00
PreSchool $190.00
School Age $181.00
source: Greater Mineapolis Daycare Association
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Maine Statewide Childcare Rates
Home Based Childcare Weekly Rates
Infant $110.00
Toddler $100.00
PreSchool $95.00
School Age $85.00
Center Based Childcare Weekly Rates
Infant $141.00
Toddler $140.00
PreSchool $125.00
School Age $100.00
source: Office of Childcare and Head Start, Dept. of Human Services, State of Maine
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Michigan Statewide Childcare Rates
Center Based Childcare Weekly Rates
Infant $158.06
Toddler $154.41
PreSchool $131.99
School Age $119.26
Home Based Childcare Weekly Rates
Infant $122.96
Toddler $118.39
PreSchool $116.17
School Age $110.87
source: Michigan 4C Association
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New Mexico Statewide Childcare Rates
Center Based Childcare Monthly Rates
Infant $481
Toddler $442
PreSchool $423
School Age $366
Home Based Childcare Monthly Rates
Infant $347
Toddler $317
PreSchool $306
School Age $284
source: New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department
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Oregon Statewide Childcare Rates
Home Based Childcare Monthly Rates
Infant $460.00
Toddler $450.00
PreSchool $425.00
School Age $340.00
Center Based Childcare Monthly Rates
Infant $828.00
Toddler $820.00
PreSchool $625.00
School Age $315.00
source: Oregon Department of Human Services
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Rhode Island Childcare Rates
Home Based Childcare Weekly Rates
Infant $156
Toddler $153
PreSchool $150
School Age $143
Center Based Childcare Weekly Rates
Infant $191
Toddler $180
PreSchool $157
School Age $134
source: Rhode Island Department of Human Services
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Washington State Childcare Rates
Home Based Childcare Weekly Rates
Infant $178
Toddler $176
PreSchool $149
School Age $106
Center Based Childcare Weekly Rates
Infant $260
Toddler $215
PreSchool $179
Schhol Age $93
source: Childcare Resources of Washington
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