Daycare Cost in Kansas City
Average childcare prices across 5 counties in the Kansas City metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
$9,908
Center infant (annual avg)
$9,388
Center toddler (annual avg)
$8,334
Center preschool (annual avg)
Center vs Family Care
In Kansas City, center-based infant care averages $9,908/year while family childcare averages $7,332/year — a difference of $2,576.
Affordability
Daycare in Kansas City costs 12% of the area median household income ($80,278). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
Cost Range Across Kansas City
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County | $11,634 | $11,080 | $9,512 | $8,410 | +$1,726 |
| Wyandotte County | $8,181 | $7,696 | $7,155 | $6,254 | $1,727 less |
| Jackson County | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $9,908 less |
| Clay County | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $9,908 less |
| Platte County | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $9,908 less |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $9,908 | $826 | $191 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $9,388 | $782 | $181 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $8,334 | $695 | $160 |
| Family Infant | $7,332 | $611 | $141 |
| Family Toddler | $6,053 | $504 | $116 |
| Family Preschool | $6,053 | $504 | $116 |
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