Family & Education, District of Columbia
Childcare Center cost in Washington, DC
A typical Childcare Center figure in Washington is about $1,660 per month, about 19% above the national figure of $1,400.
Typical cost
Typical in Washington
$1,660
per month
- On the low end
- $948
- On the high end
- $2,845
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Washington. Not a quote.
What moves the price
- Age
- Full vs part time
- Location
- Teacher ratios
- Meals
Ways to pay less
- Use employer dependent care FSA
- Consider a nanny share
- Look at co-ops
- Ask about sibling discounts
- Tour licensed centers
Childcare Center in similar cities
| Place | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $1,660 | $948 to $2,845 |
| National typical | $1,400 | $800 to $2,400 |
| Irvine, CA | $1,710 | $976 to $2,930 |
| Arlington, VA | $1,645 | $940 to $2,820 |
| Bellevue, WA | $1,800 | $1,030 to $3,085 |
| Berkeley, CA | $1,815 | $1,035 to $3,110 |
| Boston, MA | $1,755 | $1,005 to $3,010 |
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Questions people ask
Childcare Center in Washington: what does it cost?
In Washington, DC, Childcare Center typically costs about $1,660 per month, with most prices between $948 and $2,845.
Why is Washington higher than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Childcare Center earn in Washington, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Washington about 19% 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.