Child care cost in Idaho
Full-time infant care in a child care center averaged $10,108 a year in Idaho in 2023, about $842 a month, per Child Care Aware of America. A family child care home averaged $7,609 for an infant, and center care for a 4-year-old $8,496.
Child care cost
$10,108
a year
Infant, family child care home
$7,609
4-year-old, center
$8,496
Rank
9 of 51
1 = cheapest
| State | Child care cost | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $10,065 | 7 |
| Louisiana | $10,101 | 8 |
| Idaho | $10,108 | 9 |
| West Virginia | $10,140 | 10 |
| North Dakota | $10,758 | 11 |
Common questions
How much does child care cost in Idaho?
Full-time infant care in a child care center averaged $10,108 a year in Idaho in 2023, about $842 a month, per Child Care Aware of America. A family child care home averaged $7,609 for an infant, and center care for a 4-year-old $8,496.
Is child care in Idaho expensive?
Idaho ranks 9 of 51 for infant center care (1 = cheapest). Prices have generally risen since 2023, so expect to pay more today.
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