Daycare Cost in Riverside
Average childcare prices across 2 counties in the Riverside metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In Riverside, center-based infant care averages $20,512/year while family childcare averages $13,052/year — a difference of $7,460.
Affordability
Daycare in Riverside costs 25% of the area median household income ($80,964). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs California state average: Center-based infant care in Riverside is $2,592 more than the statewide average of $17,920/year.
Cost Range Across Riverside
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside County | $21,043 | $12,384 | $9,814 | $12,021 | +$531 |
| San Bernardino County | $19,981 | $11,511 | $8,996 | $14,083 | $531 less |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $20,512 | $1,709 | $394 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $11,948 | $996 | $230 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $9,405 | $784 | $181 |
| Family Infant | $13,052 | $1,088 | $251 |
| Family Toddler | $11,813 | $984 | $227 |
| Family Preschool | $11,117 | $926 | $214 |
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