Family & Education, Michigan

Childcare Center cost in Grand Rapids, MI

A typical Childcare Center figure in Grand Rapids is about $1,280 per month, about 8% below the national figure of $1,400.

Typical cost

Typical in Grand Rapids

$1,280

per month

On the low end
$732
On the high end
$2,195

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Grand Rapids. 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
Grand Rapids, MI$1,280
$732 to $2,195
National typical$1,400
$800 to $2,400
Detroit, MI$1,240
$708 to $2,125
Lansing, MI$1,240
$708 to $2,125
Ann Arbor, MI$1,405
$804 to $2,410
Athens, GA$1,185
$676 to $2,030
Cartersville, GA$1,220
$696 to $2,090

Other Family & Education costs in Grand Rapids

Questions people ask

Childcare Center in Grand Rapids: what does it cost?

In Grand Rapids, MI, Childcare Center typically costs about $1,280 per month, with most prices between $732 and $2,195.

Why is Grand Rapids lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Childcare Center earn in Grand Rapids, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Grand Rapids about 8% 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.