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Childcare Center cost in Arlington, VA

A typical Childcare Center figure in Arlington is about $1,645 per month, about 18% above the national figure of $1,400.

Typical cost

Typical in Arlington

$1,645

per month

Fair price range: $940 to $2,820

On the low end
$940
On the high end
$2,820

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Arlington. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 4.0%past year

Up 27.0%over five years

How prices for day care and preschool have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Day care and preschool, CUUR0000SEEB03), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Age
  2. Full vs part time
  3. Location
  4. Teacher ratios
  5. Meals

Ways to pay less

  1. Use employer dependent care FSA
  2. Consider a nanny share
  3. Look at co-ops
  4. Ask about sibling discounts
  5. Tour licensed centers

Childcare Center in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Arlington, VA$1,645
$940 to $2,820
National typical$1,400
$800 to $2,400
Alexandria, VA$1,615
$924 to $2,770
Richmond, VA$1,385
$792 to $2,375
Virginia Beach, VA$1,295
$740 to $2,220
Oakland, CA$1,785
$1,020 to $3,060
Stamford, CT$1,660
$948 to $2,845

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Questions people ask

Childcare Center in Arlington: what does it cost?

In Arlington, VA, Childcare Center typically costs about $1,645 per month, with most prices between $940 and $2,820.

Why is Arlington higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Childcare Center earn in Arlington, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Arlington about 18% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.