Daycare Cost in Albany
Average childcare prices across 4 counties in the Albany metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In Albany, center-based infant care averages $14,924/year while family childcare averages $11,180/year — a difference of $3,744.
Affordability
Daycare in Albany costs 18% of the area median household income ($83,664). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs New York state average: Center-based infant care in Albany is $1,054 more than the statewide average of $13,870/year.
Cost Range Across Albany
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schenectady County | $15,028 | $14,300 | $13,260 | $10,400 | ~avg |
| Rensselaer County | $15,028 | $14,300 | $13,260 | $10,400 | ~avg |
| Albany County | $14,820 | $14,300 | $13,208 | $11,960 | ~avg |
| Saratoga County | $14,820 | $14,300 | $13,208 | $11,960 | ~avg |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $14,924 | $1,244 | $287 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $14,300 | $1,192 | $275 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $13,234 | $1,103 | $255 |
| Family Infant | $11,180 | $932 | $215 |
| Family Toddler | $10,686 | $891 | $206 |
| Family Preschool | $10,348 | $862 | $199 |
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