Daycare Cost in Bakersfield
Average childcare prices across 1 counties in the Bakersfield metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In Bakersfield, center-based infant care averages $18,337/year while family childcare averages $12,354/year — a difference of $5,983.
Affordability
Daycare in Bakersfield costs 29% of the area median household income ($63,883). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs California state average: Center-based infant care in Bakersfield is $417 more than the statewide average of $17,920/year.
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kern County | $18,337 | $10,716 | $8,873 | $12,354 | ~avg |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $18,337 | $1,528 | $353 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $10,716 | $893 | $206 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $8,873 | $739 | $171 |
| Family Infant | $12,354 | $1,030 | $238 |
| Family Toddler | $10,681 | $890 | $205 |
| Family Preschool | $9,918 | $827 | $191 |
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