Child care cost in Delaware
Full-time infant care in a child care center averaged $14,995 a year in Delaware in 2023, about $1,250 a month, per Child Care Aware of America. A family child care home averaged $10,146 for an infant, and center care for a 4-year-old $12,084.
Child care cost
$14,995
a year
Infant, family child care home
$10,146
4-year-old, center
$12,084
Rank
33 of 51
1 = cheapest
| State | Child care cost | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $14,040 | 31 |
| Pennsylvania | $14,483 | 32 |
| Delaware | $14,995 | 33 |
| Kansas | $15,071 | 34 |
| Illinois | $16,373 | 35 |
Common questions
How much does child care cost in Delaware?
Full-time infant care in a child care center averaged $14,995 a year in Delaware in 2023, about $1,250 a month, per Child Care Aware of America. A family child care home averaged $10,146 for an infant, and center care for a 4-year-old $12,084.
Is child care in Delaware expensive?
Delaware ranks 33 of 51 for infant center care (1 = cheapest). Prices have generally risen since 2023, so expect to pay more today.
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