Daycare Cost in Lakeland
Average childcare prices across 1 counties in the Lakeland metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In Lakeland, center-based infant care averages $11,960/year while family childcare averages $10,400/year — a difference of $1,560.
Affordability
Daycare in Lakeland costs 20% of the area median household income ($60,901). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs Florida state average: Center-based infant care in Lakeland is $1,454 more than the statewide average of $10,506/year.
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County | $11,960 | $8,060 | $7,280 | $10,400 | ~avg |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $11,960 | $997 | $230 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $8,060 | $672 | $155 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $7,280 | $607 | $140 |
| Family Infant | $10,400 | $867 | $200 |
| Family Toddler | $8,580 | $715 | $165 |
| Family Preschool | $7,540 | $628 | $145 |
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