Daycare Cost in New Haven
Average childcare prices across 1 counties in the New Haven metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In New Haven, center-based infant care averages $18,200/year while family childcare averages $13,000/year — a difference of $5,200.
Affordability
Daycare in New Haven costs 23% of the area median household income ($79,216). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs Connecticut state average: Center-based infant care in New Haven is $1,072 more than the statewide average of $17,128/year.
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven County | $18,200 | $18,200 | $14,820 | $13,000 | ~avg |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $18,200 | $1,517 | $350 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $18,200 | $1,517 | $350 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $14,820 | $1,235 | $285 |
| Family Infant | $13,000 | $1,083 | $250 |
| Family Toddler | $12,740 | $1,062 | $245 |
| Family Preschool | $12,740 | $1,062 | $245 |
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