Family & Education, Illinois

Childcare Center cost in Naperville, IL

A typical Childcare Center figure in Naperville is about $1,535 per month, about 9% above the national figure of $1,400.

Typical cost

Typical in Naperville

$1,535

per month

Fair price range: $876 to $2,630

On the low end
$876
On the high end
$2,630

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Naperville. 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
Naperville, IL$1,535
$876 to $2,630
National typical$1,400
$800 to $2,400
Chicago, IL$1,575
$900 to $2,700
Aurora, IL$1,450
$828 to $2,485
Joliet, IL$1,405
$804 to $2,410
Escondido, CA$1,595
$912 to $2,735
Newark, NJ$1,555
$888 to $2,665

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Questions people ask

Childcare Center in Naperville: what does it cost?

In Naperville, IL, Childcare Center typically costs about $1,535 per month, with most prices between $876 and $2,630.

Why is Naperville higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Childcare Center earn in Naperville, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Naperville about 9% 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.