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Childcare Center cost in Philadelphia, PA

A typical Childcare Center figure in Philadelphia is about $1,450 per month, about 3% above the national figure of $1,400.

Typical cost

Typical in Philadelphia

$1,450

per month

Fair price range: $828 to $2,485

On the low end
$828
On the high end
$2,485

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Philadelphia. 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
Philadelphia, PA$1,450
$828 to $2,485
National typical$1,400
$800 to $2,400
Pittsburgh, PA$1,260
$720 to $2,160
Allentown, PA$1,300
$744 to $2,230
Erie, PA$1,205
$688 to $2,065
Ann Arbor, MI$1,405
$804 to $2,410
Everett, WA$1,630
$932 to $2,795

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Questions people ask

Childcare Center in Philadelphia: what does it cost?

In Philadelphia, PA, Childcare Center typically costs about $1,450 per month, with most prices between $828 and $2,485.

Why is Philadelphia higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Childcare Center earn in Philadelphia, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Philadelphia about 3% 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.