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Childcare Center cost in Scottsdale, AZ

A typical Childcare Center figure in Scottsdale is about $1,525 per month, about 9% above the national figure of $1,400.

Typical cost

Typical in Scottsdale

$1,525

per month

Fair price range: $872 to $2,615

On the low end
$872
On the high end
$2,615

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Scottsdale. 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
Scottsdale, AZ$1,525
$872 to $2,615
National typical$1,400
$800 to $2,400
Chandler, AZ$1,440
$824 to $2,470
Gilbert, AZ$1,440
$824 to $2,470
Phoenix, AZ$1,440
$824 to $2,470
Atlanta-Intown, GA$1,385
$792 to $2,375
Boca Raton, FL$1,505
$860 to $2,580

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Questions people ask

Childcare Center in Scottsdale: what does it cost?

In Scottsdale, AZ, Childcare Center typically costs about $1,525 per month, with most prices between $872 and $2,615.

Why is Scottsdale higher than the national price?

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