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Family & Education, Idaho

Childcare Center cost in Boise, ID

A typical Childcare Center figure in Boise is about $1,315 per month, about 6% below the national figure of $1,400.

Typical cost

Typical in Boise

$1,315

per month

Fair price range: $752 to $2,255

On the low end
$752
On the high end
$2,255

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Boise. 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
Boise, ID$1,315
$752 to $2,255
National typical$1,400
$800 to $2,400
Colorado Springs, CO$1,440
$824 to $2,470
Dallas, TX$1,325
$756 to $2,270
Durham, NC$1,325
$756 to $2,270
Eugene, OR$1,435
$820 to $2,460
Fort Myers, FL$1,345
$768 to $2,305

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Questions people ask

Childcare Center in Boise: what does it cost?

In Boise, ID, Childcare Center typically costs about $1,315 per month, with most prices between $752 and $2,255.

Why is Boise lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Childcare Center earn in Boise, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Boise about 6% below 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.