Daycare Cost in Grand Rapids
Average childcare prices across 4 counties in the Grand Rapids metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In Grand Rapids, center-based infant care averages $7,570/year while family childcare averages $9,857/year — a difference of $2,287.
Affordability
Daycare in Grand Rapids costs 10% of the area median household income ($74,267). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs Michigan state average: Center-based infant care in Grand Rapids is $125 more than the statewide average of $7,445/year.
Cost Range Across Grand Rapids
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County | $9,006 | $9,006 | $7,080 | $10,771 | +$1,436 |
| Ottawa County | $8,549 | $8,549 | $6,886 | $10,023 | +$979 |
| Allegan County | $6,427 | $6,534 | $6,534 | $9,492 | $1,143 less |
| Muskegon County | $6,296 | $6,570 | $6,570 | $9,141 | $1,274 less |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $7,570 | $631 | $146 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $7,665 | $639 | $147 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $6,768 | $564 | $130 |
| Family Infant | $9,857 | $821 | $190 |
| Family Toddler | $9,857 | $821 | $190 |
| Family Preschool | $9,062 | $755 | $174 |
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