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.
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
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| 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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