Daycare Cost in Miami
Average childcare prices across 3 counties in the Miami metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In Miami, center-based infant care averages $12,792/year while family childcare averages $9,273/year — a difference of $3,519.
Affordability
Daycare in Miami costs 18% of the area median household income ($70,204). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs Florida state average: Center-based infant care in Miami is $2,286 more than the statewide average of $10,506/year.
Cost Range Across Miami
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach County | $15,860 | $12,753 | $11,440 | $10,400 | +$3,068 |
| Broward County | $12,116 | $9,880 | $9,360 | $9,620 | $676 less |
| Miami-Dade County | $10,400 | $8,840 | $8,060 | $7,800 | $2,392 less |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $12,792 | $1,066 | $246 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $10,491 | $874 | $202 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $9,620 | $802 | $185 |
| Family Infant | $9,273 | $773 | $178 |
| Family Toddler | $8,407 | $701 | $162 |
| Family Preschool | $7,973 | $664 | $153 |
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