Daycare Cost in Nashville

Average childcare prices across 5 counties in the Nashville metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.

$11,007
Center infant (annual avg)
$7,610
Center toddler (annual avg)
$7,610
Center preschool (annual avg)

Center vs Family Care

In Nashville, center-based infant care averages $11,007/year while family childcare averages $8,060/year — a difference of $2,947.

Affordability

Daycare in Nashville costs 12% of the area median household income ($89,488). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.

vs Tennessee state average: Center-based infant care in Nashville is $3,146 more than the statewide average of $7,861/year.

Cost Range Across Nashville

Sumner County $11,007
Davidson County $11,007

County-Level Daycare Costs

Click a county to see detailed pricing breakdowns.

County Center Infant Center Toddler Center Preschool Family Infant vs Metro Avg
Davidson County $11,007 $7,610 $7,610 $8,060 ~avg
Rutherford County $11,007 $7,610 $7,610 $8,060 ~avg
Williamson County $11,007 $7,610 $7,610 $8,060 ~avg
Wilson County $11,007 $7,610 $7,610 $8,060 ~avg
Sumner County $11,007 $7,610 $7,610 $8,060 ~avg

All Care Types — Annual Average

Care Type Annual Average Monthly Weekly
Center-Based Infant $11,007 $917 $212
Center-Based Toddler $7,610 $634 $146
Center-Based Preschool $7,610 $634 $146
Family Infant $8,060 $672 $155
Family Toddler $6,670 $556 $128
Family Preschool $6,670 $556 $128

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