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Family & Education, California

Childcare Center cost in Pasadena, CA

A typical Childcare Center figure in Pasadena is about $1,665 per month, about 19% above the national figure of $1,400.

Typical cost

Typical in Pasadena

$1,665

per month

Fair price range: $952 to $2,855

On the low end
$952
On the high end
$2,855

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Pasadena. 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
Pasadena, CA$1,665
$952 to $2,855
National typical$1,400
$800 to $2,400
Huntington Beach, CA$1,665
$952 to $2,855
Los Angeles, CA$1,675
$956 to $2,870
Glendale, CA$1,650
$944 to $2,830
Alexandria, VA$1,615
$924 to $2,770
Atlanta-North, GA$1,440
$824 to $2,470

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Questions people ask

Childcare Center in Pasadena: what does it cost?

In Pasadena, CA, Childcare Center typically costs about $1,665 per month, with most prices between $952 and $2,855.

Why is Pasadena higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Childcare Center earn in Pasadena, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Pasadena about 19% 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.