Daycare Cost in Spokane
Average childcare prices across 2 counties in the Spokane metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In Spokane, center-based infant care averages $11,823/year while family childcare averages $9,040/year — a difference of $2,783.
Affordability
Daycare in Spokane costs 17% of the area median household income ($71,172). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs Washington state average: Center-based infant care in Spokane is $4,164 less than the statewide average of $15,987/year.
Cost Range Across Spokane
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane County | $14,992 | $11,860 | $11,860 | $11,320 | +$3,169 |
| Kootenai County | $8,653 | $8,031 | $7,294 | $6,760 | $3,170 less |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $11,823 | $985 | $227 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $9,946 | $829 | $191 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $9,577 | $798 | $184 |
| Family Infant | $9,040 | $753 | $174 |
| Family Toddler | $8,344 | $695 | $160 |
| Family Preschool | $8,064 | $672 | $155 |
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