Family & Education, Washington

Childcare Center cost in Seattle, WA

A typical Childcare Center figure in Seattle is about $1,750 per month, about 25% above the national figure of $1,400.

Typical cost

Typical in Seattle

$1,750

per month

On the low end
$1,000
On the high end
$3,000

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Seattle. Not a quote.

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
Seattle, WA$1,750
$1,000 to $3,000
National typical$1,400
$800 to $2,400
Bellevue, WA$1,800
$1,030 to $3,085
Kent, WA$1,645
$940 to $2,820
Everett, WA$1,630
$932 to $2,795
Los Angeles, CA$1,675
$956 to $2,870
Alexandria, VA$1,615
$924 to $2,770

Other Family & Education costs in Seattle

Questions people ask

Childcare Center in Seattle: what does it cost?

In Seattle, WA, Childcare Center typically costs about $1,750 per month, with most prices between $1,000 and $3,000.

Why is Seattle higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Childcare Center earn in Seattle, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Seattle about 25% 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.