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Childcare Center cost in Fort Lauderdale, FL

A typical Childcare Center figure in Fort Lauderdale is about $1,475 per month, about 5% above the national figure of $1,400.

Typical cost

Typical in Fort Lauderdale

$1,475

per month

Fair price range: $844 to $2,530

On the low end
$844
On the high end
$2,530

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Fort Lauderdale. 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
Fort Lauderdale, FL$1,475
$844 to $2,530
National typical$1,400
$800 to $2,400
West Palm Beach, FL$1,465
$836 to $2,510
Boca Raton, FL$1,505
$860 to $2,580
Hialeah, FL$1,450
$828 to $2,485
Bridgeport, CT$1,545
$884 to $2,650
Corona, CA$1,590
$908 to $2,725

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Questions people ask

Childcare Center in Fort Lauderdale: what does it cost?

In Fort Lauderdale, FL, Childcare Center typically costs about $1,475 per month, with most prices between $844 and $2,530.

Why is Fort Lauderdale higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Childcare Center earn in Fort Lauderdale, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Fort Lauderdale about 5% 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.