Child care cost in Vermont
Full-time infant care in a child care center averaged $17,973 a year in Vermont in 2023, about $1,498 a month, per Child Care Aware of America. A family child care home averaged $12,395 for an infant, and center care for a 4-year-old $17,043.
Child care cost
$17,973
a year
Infant, family child care home
$12,395
4-year-old, center
$17,043
Rank
41 of 51
1 = cheapest
| State | Child care cost | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $17,680 | 39 |
| Connecticut | $17,888 | 40 |
| Vermont | $17,973 | 41 |
| California | $19,547 | 42 |
| Colorado | $19,573 | 43 |
Common questions
How much does child care cost in Vermont?
Full-time infant care in a child care center averaged $17,973 a year in Vermont in 2023, about $1,498 a month, per Child Care Aware of America. A family child care home averaged $12,395 for an infant, and center care for a 4-year-old $17,043.
Is child care in Vermont expensive?
Vermont ranks 41 of 51 for infant center care (1 = cheapest). Prices have generally risen since 2023, so expect to pay more today.
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