Daycare Cost in Omaha

Average childcare prices across 3 counties in the Omaha metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.

$11,369
Center infant (annual avg)
$10,355
Center toddler (annual avg)
$9,622
Center preschool (annual avg)

Center vs Family Care

In Omaha, center-based infant care averages $11,369/year while family childcare averages $7,170/year — a difference of $4,199.

Affordability

Daycare in Omaha costs 14% of the area median household income ($80,237). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.

vs Nebraska state average: Center-based infant care in Omaha is $1,506 more than the statewide average of $9,863/year.

Cost Range Across Omaha

Pottawattamie County $8,758
Douglas County $12,675

County-Level Daycare Costs

Click a county to see detailed pricing breakdowns.

County Center Infant Center Toddler Center Preschool Family Infant vs Metro Avg
Douglas County $12,675 $11,759 $10,660 $7,800 +$1,306
Sarpy County $12,675 $11,759 $10,660 $7,800 +$1,306
Pottawattamie County $8,758 $7,547 $7,547 $5,910 $2,611 less

All Care Types — Annual Average

Care Type Annual Average Monthly Weekly
Center-Based Infant $11,369 $947 $219
Center-Based Toddler $10,355 $863 $199
Center-Based Preschool $9,622 $802 $185
Family Infant $7,170 $598 $138
Family Toddler $7,138 $595 $137
Family Preschool $7,138 $595 $137

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