Daycare Cost in Dallas
Average childcare prices across 4 counties in the Dallas metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In Dallas, center-based infant care averages $10,075/year while family childcare averages $8,879/year — a difference of $1,196.
Affordability
Daycare in Dallas costs 11% of the area median household income ($91,760). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs Texas state average: Center-based infant care in Dallas is $2,508 more than the statewide average of $7,567/year.
Cost Range Across Dallas
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant County | $10,348 | $9,620 | $9,360 | $9,204 | +$273 |
| Dallas County | $10,088 | $9,360 | $9,100 | $8,944 | ~avg |
| Collin County | $9,932 | $9,152 | $8,840 | $8,684 | ~avg |
| Denton County | $9,932 | $9,152 | $8,840 | $8,684 | ~avg |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $10,075 | $840 | $194 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $9,321 | $777 | $179 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $9,035 | $753 | $174 |
| Family Infant | $8,879 | $740 | $171 |
| Family Toddler | $8,411 | $701 | $162 |
| Family Preschool | $8,294 | $691 | $160 |
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