Family & Education, Pennsylvania

Childcare Center cost in Erie, PA

A typical Childcare Center figure in Erie is about $1,205 per month, about 14% below the national figure of $1,400.

Typical cost

Typical in Erie

$1,205

per month

Fair price range: $688 to $2,065

On the low end
$688
On the high end
$2,065

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Erie. 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
Erie, PA$1,205
$688 to $2,065
National typical$1,400
$800 to $2,400
Scranton, PA$1,205
$688 to $2,065
Allentown, PA$1,300
$744 to $2,230
Pittsburgh, PA$1,260
$720 to $2,160
Augusta, GA$1,175
$672 to $2,015
Birmingham, AL$1,205
$688 to $2,065

Other Family & Education costs in Erie

Questions people ask

Childcare Center in Erie: what does it cost?

In Erie, PA, Childcare Center typically costs about $1,205 per month, with most prices between $688 and $2,065.

Why is Erie lower than the national price?

Prices in Erie run about 14% below the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

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.