Daycare Cost in Oklahoma City
Average childcare prices across 3 counties in the Oklahoma City metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In Oklahoma City, center-based infant care averages $11,558/year while family childcare averages $8,386/year — a difference of $3,172.
Affordability
Daycare in Oklahoma City costs 16% of the area median household income ($72,209). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs Oklahoma state average: Center-based infant care in Oklahoma City is $892 more than the statewide average of $10,666/year.
Cost Range Across Oklahoma City
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian County | $12,003 | $10,385 | $10,385 | $8,709 | +$445 |
| Cleveland County | $11,468 | $9,925 | $9,925 | $8,319 | ~avg |
| Oklahoma County | $11,204 | $9,695 | $9,695 | $8,129 | $354 less |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $11,558 | $963 | $222 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $10,002 | $834 | $192 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $10,002 | $834 | $192 |
| Family Infant | $8,386 | $699 | $161 |
| Family Toddler | $7,699 | $642 | $148 |
| Family Preschool | $7,699 | $642 | $148 |
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