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Family & Education, Iowa

Childcare Center cost in Des Moines, IA

A typical Childcare Center figure in Des Moines is about $1,225 per month, about 12% below the national figure of $1,400.

Typical cost

Typical in Des Moines

$1,225

per month

On the low end
$700
On the high end
$2,100

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

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
Des Moines, IA$1,225
$700 to $2,100
National typical$1,400
$800 to $2,400
Cedar Rapids, IA$1,160
$664 to $1,990
Albuquerque, NM$1,360
$776 to $2,330
Columbia, SC$1,205
$688 to $2,065
Greensboro, NC$1,220
$696 to $2,090
Huntsville, AL$1,260
$720 to $2,160

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Questions people ask

Childcare Center in Des Moines: what does it cost?

In Des Moines, IA, Childcare Center typically costs about $1,225 per month, with most prices between $700 and $2,100.

Why is Des Moines lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Childcare Center earn in Des Moines, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Des Moines about 12% 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.