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Family & Education, Virginia

Childcare Center cost in Richmond, VA

A typical Childcare Center figure in Richmond is about $1,385 per month, close to the national figure of $1,400.

Typical cost

Typical in Richmond

$1,385

per month

Fair price range: $792 to $2,375

On the low end
$792
On the high end
$2,375

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Richmond. 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
Richmond, VA$1,385
$792 to $2,375
National typical$1,400
$800 to $2,400
Virginia Beach, VA$1,295
$740 to $2,220
Chesapeake, VA$1,280
$732 to $2,195
Norfolk, VA$1,260
$720 to $2,160
Asheville, NC$1,360
$776 to $2,330
Aurora, IL$1,450
$828 to $2,485

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Questions people ask

Childcare Center in Richmond: what does it cost?

In Richmond, VA, Childcare Center typically costs about $1,385 per month, with most prices between $792 and $2,375.

Why is Richmond lower than the national price?

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