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Family & Education, Minnesota

Childcare Center cost in St. Paul, MN

A typical Childcare Center figure in St. Paul is about $1,440 per month, about 3% above the national figure of $1,400.

Typical cost

Typical in St. Paul

$1,440

per month

Fair price range: $824 to $2,470

On the low end
$824
On the high end
$2,470

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in St. Paul. 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
St. Paul, MN$1,440
$824 to $2,470
National typical$1,400
$800 to $2,400
Minneapolis, MN$1,485
$848 to $2,545
Rochester, MN$1,365
$780 to $2,340
Asheville, NC$1,360
$776 to $2,330
Aurora, IL$1,450
$828 to $2,485
Madison, WI$1,400
$800 to $2,400

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Questions people ask

Childcare Center in St. Paul: what does it cost?

In St. Paul, MN, Childcare Center typically costs about $1,440 per month, with most prices between $824 and $2,470.

Why is St. Paul higher than the national price?

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