Daycare Cost in Phoenix

Average childcare prices across 2 counties in the Phoenix metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.

$12,448
Center infant (annual avg)
$9,670
Center toddler (annual avg)
$9,670
Center preschool (annual avg)

Center vs Family Care

In Phoenix, center-based infant care averages $12,448/year while family childcare averages $10,140/year — a difference of $2,308.

Affordability

Daycare in Phoenix costs 16% of the area median household income ($76,994). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.

vs Arizona state average: Center-based infant care in Phoenix is $1,147 more than the statewide average of $11,301/year.

Cost Range Across Phoenix

Pinal County $10,855
Maricopa County $14,040

County-Level Daycare Costs

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County Center Infant Center Toddler Center Preschool Family Infant vs Metro Avg
Maricopa County $14,040 $10,920 $10,920 $9,360 +$1,592
Pinal County $10,855 $8,419 $8,419 $10,920 $1,593 less

All Care Types — Annual Average

Care Type Annual Average Monthly Weekly
Center-Based Infant $12,448 $1,037 $239
Center-Based Toddler $9,670 $806 $186
Center-Based Preschool $9,670 $806 $186
Family Infant $10,140 $845 $195
Family Toddler $8,943 $745 $172
Family Preschool $8,943 $745 $172

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