Daycare Cost in Stockton
Average childcare prices across 1 counties in the Stockton metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In Stockton, center-based infant care averages $20,108/year while family childcare averages $17,059/year — a difference of $3,049.
Affordability
Daycare in Stockton costs 24% of the area median household income ($82,837). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs California state average: Center-based infant care in Stockton is $2,188 more than the statewide average of $17,920/year.
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin County | $20,108 | $12,289 | $9,627 | $17,059 | ~avg |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $20,108 | $1,676 | $387 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $12,289 | $1,024 | $236 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $9,627 | $802 | $185 |
| Family Infant | $17,059 | $1,422 | $328 |
| Family Toddler | $14,357 | $1,196 | $276 |
| Family Preschool | $13,460 | $1,122 | $259 |
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