Daycare Cost in Cleveland
Average childcare prices across 4 counties in the Cleveland metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In Cleveland, center-based infant care averages $15,340/year while family childcare averages $10,400/year — a difference of $4,940.
Affordability
Daycare in Cleveland costs 19% of the area median household income ($81,010). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs Ohio state average: Center-based infant care in Cleveland is $3,549 more than the statewide average of $11,791/year.
Cost Range Across Cleveland
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga County | $15,340 | $13,780 | $12,064 | $10,400 | ~avg |
| Lake County | $15,340 | $13,780 | $12,064 | $10,400 | ~avg |
| Geauga County | $15,340 | $13,780 | $12,064 | $10,400 | ~avg |
| Medina County | $15,340 | $13,780 | $12,064 | $10,400 | ~avg |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $15,340 | $1,278 | $295 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $13,780 | $1,148 | $265 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $12,064 | $1,005 | $232 |
| Family Infant | $10,400 | $867 | $200 |
| Family Toddler | $9,880 | $823 | $190 |
| Family Preschool | $9,100 | $758 | $175 |
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