Daycare Cost in Cape Coral
Average childcare prices across 3 counties in the Cape Coral metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In Cape Coral, center-based infant care averages $10,819/year while family childcare averages $9,620/year — a difference of $1,199.
Affordability
Daycare in Cape Coral costs 15% of the area median household income ($71,181). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs Florida state average: Center-based infant care in Cape Coral is $313 more than the statewide average of $10,506/year.
Cost Range Across Cape Coral
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collier County | $11,708 | $10,140 | $9,672 | $9,100 | +$889 |
| Lee County | $10,400 | $8,320 | $7,800 | $7,800 | $419 less |
| Charlotte County | $10,348 | $9,360 | $8,944 | $11,960 | $471 less |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $10,819 | $902 | $208 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $9,273 | $773 | $178 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $8,805 | $734 | $169 |
| Family Infant | $9,620 | $802 | $185 |
| Family Toddler | $8,580 | $715 | $165 |
| Family Preschool | $7,973 | $664 | $153 |
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