How much do daycare centers charge
According to Child Care Aware of America, an organization that advocates for quality child care, the average costs for infant care typically range from around $4,800 to $16,500 a year (or $400 to $1,375 monthly), depending on where you live and the quality of the center. The average cost of center-based daycare in the United States is $11,666 per year ($972 a month), but prices range from $3,582 to $18,773 a year ($300 to $1,564 monthly), according to the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (NACCRRA). 1 Generally speaking, the busier the area, the more expensive the daycare rates will be. 2  According to babycenter, day care costs can average anywhere between $250 and $1200 per month. 3  The average national monthly cost of child care is $611. 1 The cost of daycare can vary greatly from state to state and city to city. 2  Generally speaking, the busier the area, the more expensive the daycare rates will be. 3  According to babycenter, day care costs can average anywhere between $250 and $1200 per month. 4  The average national monthly cost of child care is $611. 1 Generally speaking, the busier the area, the more expensive the daycare rates will be. 2  According to babycenter, day care costs can average anywhere between $250 and $1200 per month. 3  The average national monthly cost of child care is $611. 4  Larger chains such as Kindercare may cost more than a local daycare center. The least expensive states for preschool-age care in a childcare center, with costs ranging from less than $4,000 a year ($333 a month) to around $7,000 a year are Mississippi, Kentucky, Louisiana, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Idaho, West Virginia, South Carolina, and Alabama. Costs for daycare for preschool-age children are generally lower, averaging $8,800 a year ($733 a month). Depending on where you live, you'll pay anywhere from $4,460 to $13,185 a year ($371 to $1,100 a month). 1 According to babycenter, day care costs can average anywhere between $250 and $1200 per month. 2  The average national monthly cost of child care is $611. 3  Larger chains such as Kindercare may cost more than a local daycare center. 1 Larger chains such as Kindercare may cost more than a local daycare center. 2  For example, a Kindercare may ask for $280 to $350 per week while a local no-name center could be near the $180 to $250 per week mark. 1 Large cities such as Boston and New York are most expensive, with average daycare costs of a little more than $1,000 a month. 2  Contacting two KinderCares in the San Jose area about infant day care, we received quotes of $300-$330 a week, plus annual fees.
But prices range from $3,582 to $18,773 a year.