Daycare Cost in Boise
Average childcare prices across 3 counties in the Boise metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
$8,576
Center infant (annual avg)
$8,284
Center toddler (annual avg)
$7,590
Center preschool (annual avg)
Center vs Family Care
In Boise, center-based infant care averages $8,576/year while family childcare averages $6,592/year — a difference of $1,984.
Affordability
Daycare in Boise costs 12% of the area median household income ($72,519). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs Idaho state average: Center-based infant care in Boise is $1,261 more than the statewide average of $7,315/year.
Cost Range Across Boise
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada County | $10,816 | $10,789 | $9,912 | $7,536 | +$2,240 |
| Canyon County | $8,653 | $8,031 | $7,294 | $6,760 | ~avg |
| Gem County | $6,260 | $6,031 | $5,565 | $5,480 | $2,316 less |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $8,576 | $715 | $165 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $8,284 | $690 | $159 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $7,590 | $633 | $146 |
| Family Infant | $6,592 | $549 | $127 |
| Family Toddler | $6,508 | $542 | $125 |
| Family Preschool | $6,028 | $502 | $116 |
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