Daycare Cost in Jacksonville
Average childcare prices across 4 counties in the Jacksonville metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In Jacksonville, center-based infant care averages $11,635/year while family childcare averages $8,575/year — a difference of $3,060.
Affordability
Daycare in Jacksonville costs 14% of the area median household income ($82,982). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs Florida state average: Center-based infant care in Jacksonville is $1,129 more than the statewide average of $10,506/year.
Cost Range Across Jacksonville
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Johns County | $14,560 | $12,740 | $12,220 | $7,800 | +$2,925 |
| Duval County | $11,700 | $9,516 | $8,580 | $9,100 | ~avg |
| Clay County | $10,400 | $8,840 | $8,060 | $9,100 | $1,235 less |
| Nassau County | $9,880 | $8,648 | $8,320 | $8,298 | $1,755 less |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $11,635 | $970 | $224 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $9,936 | $828 | $191 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $9,295 | $775 | $179 |
| Family Infant | $8,575 | $715 | $165 |
| Family Toddler | $7,101 | $592 | $137 |
| Family Preschool | $6,915 | $576 | $133 |
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