Daycare Cost in Dayton
Average childcare prices across 3 counties in the Dayton metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In Dayton, center-based infant care averages $13,235/year while family childcare averages $9,620/year — a difference of $3,615.
Affordability
Daycare in Dayton costs 18% of the area median household income ($71,542). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs Ohio state average: Center-based infant care in Dayton is $1,444 more than the statewide average of $11,791/year.
Cost Range Across Dayton
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | $15,340 | $13,780 | $12,064 | $10,400 | +$2,105 |
| Greene County | $15,340 | $13,780 | $12,064 | $10,400 | +$2,105 |
| Miami County | $9,025 | $8,320 | $7,384 | $8,060 | $4,210 less |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $13,235 | $1,103 | $255 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $11,960 | $997 | $230 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $10,504 | $875 | $202 |
| Family Infant | $9,620 | $802 | $185 |
| Family Toddler | $9,229 | $769 | $177 |
| Family Preschool | $8,510 | $709 | $164 |
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