Child care cost in Mississippi
Full-time infant care in a child care center averaged $8,186 a year in Mississippi in 2023, about $682 a month, per Child Care Aware of America. A family child care home averaged $6,724 for an infant, and center care for a 4-year-old $7,309.
Child care cost
$8,186
a year
Infant, family child care home
$6,724
4-year-old, center
$7,309
Rank
2 of 51
1 = cheapest
| State | Child care cost | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $7,862 | 1 |
| Mississippi | $8,186 | 2 |
| Alabama | $8,771 | 3 |
| Arkansas | $8,869 | 4 |
Common questions
How much does child care cost in Mississippi?
Full-time infant care in a child care center averaged $8,186 a year in Mississippi in 2023, about $682 a month, per Child Care Aware of America. A family child care home averaged $6,724 for an infant, and center care for a 4-year-old $7,309.
Is child care in Mississippi expensive?
Mississippi ranks 2 of 51 for infant center care (1 = cheapest). Prices have generally risen since 2023, so expect to pay more today.
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